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A Closer Look At Car Stabilizer Bars
Also commonly referred to as anti-roll or anti-sway bars, stabilizer bars are not just for race cars. Many modern street legal cars are now coming from the factory already equipped with them. If you haven’t purchased a new car recently, you may not be familiar what what they are or their purpose. In this article, […]
3 Tips For A Problem-Free Car Rental
Whether your car is in the repair shop or you’re traveling on business, renting a vehicle may become necessary. For the unwary, the experience can quickly become a lesson in frustration and humility. If you follow a few simple guidelines, you can save money and avoid any hidden surprises down the road. Today, I’ll give […]
Basics Of Car Tracking Systems
Each year, over 1 million vehicles are stolen in the U.S. Most of them are either never retrieved or found only after having been stripped for parts. Decades ago, if your car or truck were stolen, you were forced to rely upon the diligence of your local police department. By the time they found it, […]
How To Repair A Blown Head Gasket
Most of the do-it-yourself repairs that I’ve described in past columns are comparatively simple. Repairing a blown head gasket, on the other hand, is a major job. However, with the right knowledge and tools (and I can provide the first part), it can be done. If you have any questions about the process I’m about […]
4 Tips For Driving Safely In The Rain
Have you ever wondered why people instinctively slow down when driving in the rain? If you were in a hurry, you probably muttered under your breath, cursing other drivers for their needless worry. In fact, slowing down when the weather’s wet is a good idea. When it’s raining, your visibility is significantly reduced. Even if […]
4 Ways To Destroy Your Car’s Resale Value
Nothing lasts forever. Your car, once a gleaming beauty of a driving machine sitting in your garage, will slowly lose its value over time. That’s called depreciation. Some makes and models are known to hold their value better than others. But, here’s a secret that a lot of drivers seem to forget: the things you […]
Overview Of Car Parts In An Emissions System
The emissions system is one of the areas that most drivers happily ignore. They might diligently have the oil in their cars changed every 5,000 miles. And they may replace the filters religiously. But, when it comes to the parts and components that comprise their emissions system, many people close their eyes and hope for […]
4 Features To Increase Car Safety
State and federal governments are becoming more aggressive in passing legislation in order to boost the safety of vehicles. Sometimes, the measures are focused on protecting drivers and passengers (for example, the use of airbags). Other times, they’re meant to protect pedestrians. Automakers, keen to stay one step ahead of the legislation, have been increasingly […]
4 Dangerous Decisions Drivers Make
Everyone occasionally makes bad decisions while sitting behind the wheel. For example, some of us try to do 2 or 3 things at once. Others reach for the volume on their car stereo at precisely the worst time possible. Still others make silly mistakes (for example, hitting the gas pedal when you mean to put […]
Stick or Automatic Choosing How To Drive
Long ago, manual transmissions were mostly reserved for muscle cars and performance vehicles while automatics were for family sedans and “conservative” drivers. That’s an overly-simplistic way of thinking about it, but it represents the image that a lot of drivers have. In truth, the decision regarding which type of transmission to drive is actually more […]
