One of the important decisions you’ll be making when buying a new or used car is whether to choose an automatic or a manual transmission (one that uses a stick shift). Most new cars today are automatics, but you can still find manual vehicle transmissions in both new and used cars. The following will help … Continue reading Manual vs. Automatic Vehicle Transmissions
Proper maintenance can help reduce your overall costs of vehicle ownership and extend the lifespan of your automobile. However, certain maintenance recommendations are unnecessary and could even be dangerous for your car. Here are a few of the most common car maintenance myths: 1. You Must Change Your Car’s Oil Every 3,000 Miles Convenient recommendations … Continue reading Don’t Believe These Car Maintenance Myths
As every parent knows, it helps to have a stash of tools, toys and gadgets nearby when you’re trying to make a cleaning project fun. Here are some tried-and-true car cleaning techniques that do more than take the hassle out of car cleaning, they elevate what can be a frustrating job into a fun one: … Continue reading Easy Hacks to Take the Hassle Out of Car Cleaning
It sounds simple enough, you lease a car, make your payments and at the end of the lease can buy out the contract for the agreed-upon price. Or, you can turn it in and buy a new one. Did you know, though, that you have other options? What Is a Lease Buyout? A buyout price … Continue reading The Cost of Buying a Car after Leasing It
Intense summer heat can take quite a toll on Las Vegas drivers and their cars. It’s the most dangerous time of the year for tire blowouts, but there are precautions you can take to avoid one happening to you. Causes of Tire Blowouts Most tire blowouts are caused by overloading your vehicle, but the hot … Continue reading How to Avoid Tire Blowouts This Summer
Many drivers still remember pulling up to the fuel pump and having to choose between leaded and unleaded gasoline. Vehicles built between the 1920s and 1970s ran on leaded fuel which helped protect a car’s soft valve seals. Unfortunately, what was good for a car was not healthy for the environment or driver. The leaded … Continue reading Do Gas Octane Levels Really Matter? Here’s the Inside Story
When you need your vehicle to stop or slow down within seconds, it is essential that your brakes perform as intended. One common problem that can affect your brakes is the formation of hot spots. If these are not addressed, they could cause severe damage that requires extensive car maintenance. How to Prevent Hot Spots … Continue reading Brake Hot Spots: What They Are and How Regular Car Maintenance Can Prevent Them
The moment when their teen hits the road is a stressful time for many parents. Distracted driving, speeding and inexperience all make the roads a dangerous place for teens. If you have concerns about your teen driver, consider investing in some driver safety tools for their new car. Driver Safety Tools for New Cars 1. … Continue reading 3 Tools to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe in Their New Car
This might be one of the most common summer debates with friends, coworkers, and neighbors: does cracking the window of your car while it’s parked actually help keep the car cool? It seems like a simple premise, but most of us don’t cart around thermometers and such to do a scientific experiment and find a … Continue reading Summer Car Tips: Crack the Car Windows or Close Them Tightly?
It’s been said that “a house is not a home without a dog.” Many dog owners extend this sentiment to their cars, taking their pets along for treks across town. If your dog is your frequent vehicle companion, you know how important his comfort and your convenience are. These dog-friendly amenities are worth seeking out … Continue reading Some Dog-Friendly Vehicle Amenities Are Worth Howling About
