How To Squeeze Every Penny Out Of Your Car
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 3 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist People who lived through the original Great Depression learned how to squeeze every last drop of value out of every penny they had -- and never wasted anything. It looks like this generation is going to have ...
Pros & Cons: Rear Drive, Front Drive Or All-Wheel Drive?
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | 19 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Should you buy a rear-wheel-drive car, a front-wheel-drive car -- or an all-wheel-drive car? The answer depends on what kind of a driver you are, the conditions you typically drive in -- and what you expect ...
Don’t Overreact To These Common Car Problems
Thursday, November 20th, 2008 Posted in Helpful Information | 21 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist If you're not a mechanic -- or mechanically inclined -- when your car starts doing something "funny" it can be pretty scary. Sometimes, it's something to worry about -- but maybe not. How to know the difference? Here ...
Do You Make These Mistakes With Your Car?
Monday, June 9th, 2008 Posted in Helpful Information | 9 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Ever do something you shouldn't have -- with a car, that is? Here are some of the best "Don't Do's" I've come across -- and a few I've even done myself. Read, laugh... and learn! 1) Using ...
5 Little Things You Can Do To Save Gas
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 Posted in Helpful Information | 18 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Saving gas is really about saving money -- so it's not necessarily a smart move to sell whatever you're driving now (even if it's a big SUV) in order to buy a more "efficient" car. You ...
How To Prepare Your Vehicle For Summer Driving
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 Posted in Helpful Information | 2 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Warm weather is just around the corner. Is your car ready? Like winter, the summer driving months have their own unique challenges. While you might not curse a non-working heater, you'll surely be just as unhappy about ...
6 Unusual But Essential Tools For Car Guys (And Girls)
Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Helpful Information | 2 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist A basic socket set and pair of screwdrivers will get you through most basic backyard jobs -- oil and plug changes, replacing a headlight. But if you go deeper -- or work on cars long ...
How To Make Your Car Last Forever (Or Close To It)
Monday, February 4th, 2008 Posted in Helpful Information | 16 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to get at least 12 years and 150,000 trouble-free miles out of a new car today -- and that can make your initial "investment" (on ...
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Tires
Thursday, January 31st, 2008 Posted in Helpful Information | 1 Comment »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist You probably know tires are made of rubber -- but how much more do you know? Here's a run-through of some important tire-related terminology: 1) Aspect ratio ...
Warning: If You Have An Older Vehicle, Choose Your Oil Carefully
Friday, November 30th, 2007 Posted in Helpful Information, Technology | 18 Comments »If you own an older car, you might want to think twice about the oil you're using. In order to comply with federal requirements that key emissions control components on new cars such as catalytic ...
