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 ...
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 ...
Car Buying Tip: Check The Fine Print For These 10 Qualifiers
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Posted in Helpful Information | No Comments »While there are some great deals to be had on new cars today, be sure you understand the offers -- and whether there are any "qualifiers," "restrictions," "exclusions" or "limitations" that could affect you. Offers on TV (and radio and in ...
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 ...
How To Handle Yourself During A Traffic Stop
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in Traffic Tickets | 23 Comments »By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist It's more likely than it's probably ever been that you'll get pulled over by a cop at some point in the near future. Not only are there more penny-ante laws and violations on the books than ever, ...
