Avoid the Dreaded “Winter Coat”
How to keep your ride a “clean machine” during the cold months. It’s the kind of “winter coat” that you … Continued
Vehicle – Maintenance
How To Reduce Pump Pain by Changing How You Drive
The way you drive directly impacts the amount of gas your vehicle requires. Find out how to spend less. Want … Continued
How to ‘Drive to Survive’ the Winter
Want to take the “driver dread” out of winter? Try the following measures to best prepare before heading out into … Continued
Protect Your Vehicle from Winter Salt and Sand
When it comes to winter, we tend to obsess about snow, ice and cold. But what about all the salt … Continued
A Winterization ‘Checkup’ for Your Motorcycle
A motorcycle represents your ticket to freedom, unleashing the thrill of open-air riding on two powerful wheels. Alas, this experience … Continued
How to Change a Flat Tire
When you experience car trouble, it’s nice to know that help is most often just a phone call away. But a little education about some basic car maintenance and repair will go a long way if you’re ever caught in a tricky situation.
Keep Track of Car Maintenance Scheduling
A car is a major investment, and you want to keep your ride running safely for a good, long time. … Continued
Apps for Smarter Driving
These smartphone apps put resources and reminders at your fingertips. Traffic jams, getting lost, expensive repairs, parking tickets—these headaches can … Continued
5 Ways to Get Your Car Ready for Summer
Ready for a hot summer? The National Weather Service is predicting a season similar to last year’s unbearable sizzler. Try following these preventative tips to help your car beat the heat this summer:
How to Improve Gas Mileage Without Buying a New Car
Sure, buying a hybrid vehicle can increase your fuel efficiency – but what if you can’t afford a new vehicle right now, or don’t like any of the current hybrid offerings? There are a lot of ways to reduce your fuel consumption, even if your daily ride’s been in the driveway for a few years.
The Right Time to Service Your Car
It’s obvious when your tank needs refueling or your windshield washer fluid needs replenishing. But knowing when to service your … Continued
6 Emergency Items You Should Always Have in Your Car
Thanks to mobile phones, a vehicle breakdown is usually more of an inconvenience than a real danger. A quick call … Continued
Is Premium Gas Worth the Extra Cost?
Your vehicle’s octane rating recommendation may not be as important as you thought. Back in the good old days (in … Continued
World’s Longest-Running Car Has Traveled Nearly 3 Million Miles
Nothing lasts forever. Well, nothing except diamonds and Irv Gordon’s 1966 Volvo.
Irv’s candy-apple-red 1966 Volvo P1800 is approaching the 3-million-mile mark, about the same distance it would take to travel to the Moon more than 12 times. Guinness World Records awarded Irv’s Volvo the title of Highest Mileage Vehicle, a record he’s held since 2002.
Are Your Tires Tired? Tire Safety Tips
Proper inflation, tread and alignment will keep you cruising safely If you can’t remember when you last inspected your car’s … Continued