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 ...
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 ...
How A Simple Pad Of Paper Could Boost Your Car’s Resale Value
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | No Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist One of the first things I do when I acquire a new vehicle -- new or used -- is buy a small spiral-bound notebook that will fit easily into the glovebox. (Spiral-bound because a pen or ...
Getting Your Money’s Worth
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | No Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Do you keep your cars forever? It's the smart move, financially. The typical $20-something-k new car takes a five year loan before it's paid off. But if you only keep it that long, you've basically spent your ...
Vehicle Maintenance Tips: Extend Your Vehicle’s Life
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 5 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Whatever you're driving right now, odds are you probably would like to keep on driving it (and avoid a new car payment) for as long as reasonably possible. This is very doable, especially given the raw ...
Oil Change Essentials
Thursday, April 16th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 2 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist You may not change your own oil, but if you're thinking about learning to do this basic DIY job to save some time and money -- or just want to know enough to be able to ...
7 Tips For Dealing With Your Car Dealership
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 6 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Getting your car fixed right, the first time, is a process that begins long before any wrenches are turned. 1) Be aware that the person you speak with at the dealership may not be the technician who ...
