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The Backseat Driver’s Companion

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist People who like to drive rarely enjoy being driven -- and are often tempted to second-guess the driving of others when not behind the wheel themselves. Usually, it's not a good idea. Here's a Backseat Driver's Companion -- ...

Is The Gas In Your Car Too Old?

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Everything deteriorates over time -- including gasoline. Even if it's stored properly. It's as inevitable as graying hair and creaky joints. Here's why: Gasoline is a highly refined product brewed to a certain chemical composition with very ...

5 Things Your Car Probably Doesn’t Need

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Owning and operating a car is a major expense -- second only in many people's lives to the cost of rent or a mortgage. But it's the little things that can really nickel and dime you ...

10 Practical Tips For Avoiding Traffic Tickets

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Not many of us know someone who's been in the clink for a serious crime -- but almost everyone knows someone who's been on the receiving end of a traffic ticket, or received one themselves. This fact ...

Winter Weather Accident Avoidance Tips

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Just a few square inches of rubber at each of your car's four corners is all that keeps you on the road. It's pretty amazing when you think about it. Several thousand pounds of steel, plastic, ...

Car Care: When Can You Afford To Cheap Out?

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

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

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

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

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 ...