Help Decide How NHTSA Spends Your Tax Dollars
Friday, November 20th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | No Comments »By James Baxter, NMA President The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the federal government's lead agency when it come to safety policies and regulations; including speed limits, DUI laws, cell phone and texting bans, federal subsidies for speed traps and ...
Car Care: When Can You Afford To Cheap Out?
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 3 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist People are understandably edgy out by the turn the economy's taken -- and trying to avoid unnecessary expenses. When it comes to your vehicle, there are some things you can "cheap out" on to save a ...
How To Properly Dispose Of Used Motor Oil
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 2 Comments »If you do your own engine oil changes, you'll end up with several quarts of dirty oil. How should you dispose of it? First, you need to get it ready for disposal. * The best way to transport the oil from your ...
How To Safely Jump Start A Car With A Dead Battery
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 6 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Almost everyone will, at some point in their lives, have to deal with a car that won't start because of a weak or dead battery. Jump-starting a car is simple but a few cautions should be ...
How To Safely Raise And Support A Car
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 14 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Before you can change engine oil or do many other minor (and major) vehicle service, it's usually necessary to raise the vehicle sufficiently to gain access. Even if all you're doing is changing a tire, it's ...
How To Find Your State’s Vehicle Code
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 5 Comments »Each state has a vehicle code, which is the collection of laws that govern the use of motor vehicles in that state. Some states make it easier than others to find specific laws, but each state's vehicle code covers a ...
Economy Car Catch 22
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 14 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist One thing that's interesting but unnoticed by most is that economy car performance (fuel efficiency wise) was stronger 15-20 years ago. In the '80s, for example, there were several models getting 40-plus MPG. I think there may ...
Getting Your Car Ready For Winter
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 19 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Winter weather will be here soon. Is your car ready? Wiper Blades If the ones on the car right now are more than about six months old, you probably need a new set -- or are close to ...
Avoid Speeding Tickets: The Value Of A Good Radar Detector
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 60 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist The best way to fight a traffic ticket is to avoid getting one in the first place. In addition to developing the habit of constantly scanning your surroundings and being on alert for cops -- and radar ...
11 Gas Saving Tips You May Not Have Thought Of
Thursday, August 27th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 16 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Ok, so gas prices have moderated a bit -- but the fact is most of us are scared to death about spending too much money on gas or otherwise. Here are some ways to eke more ...
