Selecting the Right Tires

Posted on August 13, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Since tires affect the performance and personality of your vehicle, all four tires should be as identical as possible or handling problems may arise. If your tires don't match, it is possible that one end of your vehicle will respond differently, making (more…)

5 Used Car Red Flags

Posted on August 13, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Everyone’s looking to get the best deal possible when it comes to picking up a used car. That’s why you’re cruising used lots and not stopping by the gleaming showrooms of new-car dealers in the first place. It’s easy to get swept up in the smooth-talking (more…)

Automotive Insurance Scams

Posted on August 13, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

You must get wise to those out to get you. Unfortunately, there are some not-so-trustworthy drivers out there. And these people have gotten pretty good at working the auto insurance industry to their benefit. You don't have to become a victim; here's how (more…)

Top 10 Factors Affecting Fuel Economy

Posted on August 13, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Gas mileage isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. What determine a vehicle are miles per gallon? Why can some cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? There are as many reasons that go into how (more…)

Removing Tough Odors from Your Vehicle

Posted on August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Although your vehicle won't smell like new a few years after it's been driven, you can get rid of bad car smells by doing a few things. Your vehicle often traps different odors like cigarette smoke, the smell of stale food and certain musty odors that (more…)

Buying a New Car

Posted on August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Buying a new car doesn’t have to be a confusing experience. Now you’ll be able to satisfy your desire for a new vehicle with the confidence in dealing with a complicated financial decision. And understanding what salespeople at a dealership are saying (more…)

Vehicle Maintenance Items to Not Ignore

Posted on August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

When your vehicle’s running reasonably well—or perhaps simply running at all—there’s a temptation to leave it alone, lest it growl at you and passive-aggressively spring a new leak somewhere. But we’ve heard it time and time again from trusted technicians: (more…)

The ZDDP Controversy

Posted on August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Are you worried about using your old car with modern oil? The repeated reduction of the chemical compound zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate, aka ZDDP, in modern motor oils has caused many vintage vehicle owners to question whether these current products (more…)

Futuristic Vehicle Safety Features

Posted on August 12, 2017August 15, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

New technology is shaping the future of the car industry. Until the technology explosion of the last decade or so, automotive safety was measured simply by how well your vehicle could protect you in a collision. Seat belts, crumple zones, airbags, (more…)

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Insights for Auto Buyers

Selecting the Right Tires

5 Used Car Red Flags

Automotive Insurance Scams

Top 10 Factors Affecting Fuel Economy

Removing Tough Odors from Your Vehicle

Buying a New Car

Vehicle Maintenance Items to Not Ignore

The ZDDP Controversy

Futuristic Vehicle Safety Features