Hyundai Gains Edge With Hybrid Battery Replacement Coverage
February 6, 2012 – 1:40 pm | No Comment

Korean automaker finds yet another way to trump its competitors.
What would keep you from buying a hybrid model? Besides price, one of the most significant concerns for potential buyers are each model’s battery packs. Those …

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5 New Car Shopping Tips
November 25, 2011 – 5:08 am | No Comment
5 New Car Shopping Tips

How to save money on year end car shopping.
If you’re in the market for a new car, there are some important shopping points for you to consider as you set out to make your purchase. …

Speed Limits: How Fast Can You Go?
October 4, 2011 – 12:15 am | 3 Comments
Speed  Limits: How Fast Can You Go?

Maine raises the bar to 75 mph on one stretch of I-95.
Posted speed limits are something that drivers routinely flout, especially on isolated open roads where traffic is light, enforcement is minimal or non-existent and …

5 Year-End Car Buying Tips
September 5, 2011 – 12:05 am | No Comment
5 Year-End Car Buying Tips

The calendar may not show that the year is nearing an end, but for automakers the model year transition is now taking place. This means that the car buying consumer should consider how best to …

Hoopty Alert: Tips for Buying a Used Car
July 29, 2011 – 5:40 am | No Comment
Hoopty Alert: Tips for Buying a Used Car

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Hugo90
By Ann Smarty
To the mind of a typical American, the car has personified the American spirit of adventure. A car is a symbol of freedom and …

Don’t GPS and Drive!
July 4, 2011 – 12:29 am | No Comment
Don’t GPS and Drive!

For every six seconds of time spent on the road, a driver sending or receiving a text message spends over four of those seconds with their eyes off the road – making texting the most …

How to Save Thousands on Your New Car
June 23, 2011 – 12:05 am | One Comment
How to Save Thousands on Your New Car

New car prices continue to rise with the average cost of a new ride costing about $30,000. That is quite a lot of money for a purchase that will lose value the moment you leave …

How to Lease a Car
May 5, 2011 – 6:44 am | No Comment
How to Lease a Car

Car shoppers have three choices when they buy a new car. They can pay cash, take out an auto loan or arrange leasing.
Paying cash is the way to go if you have the funds, but …

NHTSA Pushes Big Van Safety
April 29, 2011 – 3:11 pm | No Comment
NHTSA Pushes Big Van Safety

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has its eyes on 15-passenger vans, particularly those models built by General Motors and the Ford Motor Company. A pair of fatal crashes in New York and in Georgia …

Last Minute Car Buying Tips
December 27, 2010 – 6:42 am | No Comment
Last Minute Car Buying Tips

The 2010 auto sales calendar officially ends at the close of business on January 3, 2011. Those few early days of 2011 get included in with 2010, which means car dealers will be scrambling to …

6 Tips For Selecting A Great Driving School
December 7, 2010 – 9:38 am | 5 Comments
6 Tips For Selecting A Great Driving School

Driving schools in the U.S. have had a poor reputation but there are many tips to help selecting a great drivers ed program. This article will arm you with a collection of tips for selecting the best driving school for your teen.

How to Inspect Your Wiper Blades for Winter Wear
December 1, 2010 – 12:05 am | No Comment
How to Inspect Your Wiper Blades for Winter Wear

By Charles K. Green
A working pair of car wiper blades are a must for any vehicle. When blades are worn, they’ll streak, smear and skip, and won’t adequately clear your windshield. You need to have …

How to Drive in Winter
November 30, 2010 – 12:05 am | No Comment
How to Drive in Winter

By Charles K. Green
Let’s face it: at some point over the winter you’ll encounter treacherous road conditions if you live or are passing through an area prone to icing. Black ice, blizzard conditions, howling winds …

How to Clear Your Car Following a Snow Storm
November 29, 2010 – 12:05 am | 2 Comments
How to Clear Your Car Following a Snow Storm

By Charles K. Green
Winter weather can pummel your car bringing with it ice and snow which can mar any finish if not removed properly. Road salt and other ice removing chemicals can do even more …

How to Win the Driving Fatigue Battle
November 12, 2010 – 7:03 am | One Comment
How to Win the Driving Fatigue Battle

By Isaac Bullen
We all do it from time to time — take long trips. When traveling for a long time it is only natural to feel tired, even sleepy.

There are some steps you can take …

Lemon Law? It’s In the Numbers!
July 1, 2010 – 12:05 am | One Comment
Lemon Law? It’s In the Numbers!

By Donald Ladew
There are between 7,000 and 14,000 components in a modern automobile. The factors that make this number go up and down are less significant than that with any number there a lot of …

What Does It Take To Get A Driver’s License?
October 5, 2009 – 12:32 am | 2 Comments
What Does It Take To Get A Driver’s License?

Driving a car is a privilege, not a right, which means you must pass a state-mandated test in order to receive your driver’s license. Actually, two tests is more like it: a written or oral …

Rebates For Buying, Using An E85 Vehicle
September 19, 2009 – 11:29 am | 3 Comments
Rebates For Buying, Using An E85 Vehicle

E85 vehicles or flex fuel vehicles (FFV) are select cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers and commercial vehicles which run on E85 fuel. E85 represents a blend of ethanol and regular gasoline, with 85% of the mixture …

Wintertime Driving Means Exercising Special Precautions Throughout The Season
December 30, 2008 – 3:25 am | 4 Comments
Wintertime Driving Means Exercising Special Precautions Throughout The Season

Cold air has pushed down from Canada while moisture is moving east out of the Rockies, a dynamic mixture that means only one thing: snow, ice and freezing rain will impact all of the midwest …

Is Your Battery Ready to Survive Winter’s Worst?
December 23, 2008 – 2:31 am | 2 Comments
Is Your Battery Ready to Survive Winter’s Worst?

Winter weather is here and with it comes some big challenges for your car. Your wiper blades, tires, anti-freeze coolant and spark plugs should all be ready to handle nature’s fury, but don’t forget to …

Should You Opt For Premium Gas?
November 24, 2008 – 3:11 am | One Comment
Should You Opt For Premium Gas?

When you pull up to the pump, you probably see two, perhaps three grades of gasoline.
Regular gas is generally 87 octane, plus or the middle grade is 89 octane, while premium gas is usually 91 …

Winter Prep: Maintain Your Car’s Battery
November 21, 2008 – 3:03 am | 3 Comments
Winter Prep: Maintain Your Car’s Battery

With Old Man Winter on his way, soon much of our country will be dealing with freezing temperatures, just the “right” conditions to put a lot of strain on your car. Maybe this winter will …

Winter Prep: Replace Your Worn Out Tires
November 20, 2008 – 3:03 am | 5 Comments
Winter Prep: Replace Your Worn Out Tires

Very soon, much of the nation will be in the icy grip of Old Man Winter, a season that promises to supply us with plenty of cold air, ice and snow. If we’re fortunate enough, …

5 Steps to Buying Your Next Car
November 19, 2008 – 3:03 am | One Comment
5 Steps to Buying Your Next Car

Now Is The Time To Buy A New Car
In case you hadn’t realized it yet, we’re currently in the midst of one of the worst downturns the auto industry has seen in decades. Year to …

Hybrid Car Prices? Going Up!
September 4, 2008 – 3:20 am | 2 Comments
Hybrid Car Prices? Going Up!

Here’s a terrible thought: you’re planning to trade in your gas guzzler for a Toyota Prius, that famed hybrid car offering industry leading fuel economy, when you learn that the price you can expect to …

Beware of Flood Damaged Cars!
September 3, 2008 – 3:08 am | 3 Comments
Beware of Flood Damaged Cars!

Be On The Look Out For Storm Ravaged Vehicles
In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, tens of thousands of cars were scrapped, damaged beyond repair by flood waters, wind damaged, or received other storm-related …

You Can Find Custom Truck Liners And Floor Mats
August 15, 2008 – 3:18 am | 3 Comments
You Can Find Custom Truck Liners And Floor Mats

Your Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Toyota Tundra, or Nissan Titan truck is a true workhorse when it comes to moving people and stuff. Likely, you make full of your cargo bed …

Choose The Right Car Cover For Your Vehicle
August 12, 2008 – 3:20 am | One Comment
Choose The Right Car Cover For Your Vehicle

A car cover is one of the best accessories for any vehicle, particularly for those cars which are not garaged. Keep any car out for long and the elements are sure to mar its finish, …

Car Buying Tips We Can All Use
August 8, 2008 – 3:36 am | 6 Comments
Car Buying Tips We Can All Use

If you are searching for a new set of wheels, then you understand the amount of stress involved in your search. Just ask the average person what they dread most in life and many will …

With Some Help, You Can Change Your Timing Belt
August 4, 2008 – 3:23 am | 4 Comments
With Some Help, You Can Change Your Timing Belt

Changing your car’s timing belt isn’t as difficult of a job as you might think it could be, but it is something that must be done at least once within your car’s lifespan. Most timing …

Insuring Your Lincoln For Less Money
August 1, 2008 – 3:36 am | 3 Comments
Insuring Your Lincoln For Less Money

You happen to own one of America’s premium luxury car brands, but that doesn’t mean you must pay a fortune for your automobile insurance. True, Lincolns are not low cost cars but you shouldn’t have …

More Power, Better Fuel Mileage: All Right!
July 7, 2008 – 3:01 am | 5 Comments
More Power, Better Fuel Mileage: All Right!

Not everyone understands this but an increase in horsepower can often translate into improved fuel economy. Many of the cars coming out in 2009 will reflect this trend, but you don’t have to buy a …

AOCA Offers Timely Gas Saving Tips
June 11, 2008 – 2:39 am | 4 Comments
AOCA Offers Timely Gas Saving Tips

Gas prices have now topped $4 per gallon for a regular gasoline, forcing consumers to cut back on use or think of other ways to reduce the pain at the pump. The Automotive Oil Change …

Finding A Used Car That Won’t Let You Down
June 6, 2008 – 12:53 am | 5 Comments
Finding A Used Car That Won’t Let You Down

High gas prices are putting a strain on American family budgets, forcing some people to make hard choices when it comes to their transportation. Unless you live in an area where mass transportation is usable, …