Tweet This is sort of a ridiculous question because only a teenager trying something wild and crazy would drive in the dark with no lights on. The rest of us are aware we need the light to avoid obstacles and to plainly see what is in front of us. There isn’t a person alive that […]
Are You Seeing Flashing Lights?
Tweet Night driving is challenging enough without having the oncoming cars flashing brights at us. It is customary to flash an oncoming vehicle if they are on brights and we need dims or to warn someone of an upcoming speed trap. However, if we find we are getting this signal all the time and we […]
Regular or Premium Fuel?
Tweet As fuel prices are continuing to rise by leaps and bounds we begin to feel the pinch in the wallet and most of us go back to simply buying regular fuel instead of mid-grade or premium. While you should check your vehicle owners manuals for fuel recommendations, many cars can use regular fuel and […]
International Current Events Threaten Gas Prices Again
Tweet All around the nation, and according to one website, here in Arizona too, gas prices are being affected by the current events taking place in the Middle East. The unrest in many countries across the world will continue to have a direct effect on the gas prices we are paying and will pay in […]
Cornering and Flying Over Bumps Isn’t Good Driving
Tweet Our vehicles are made to sustain a certain amount of abuse, however excessive hard driving can really bring on the wear in a hurry. Going too fast around corners, a few screeched tires, and a little cramming on the brakes is the normal way a teenager drives, but it shouldn’t be the normal driving […]
Is Your Car Going Shake, Rattle, and Roll?
Tweet The old Model A car certainly didn’t have a smooth ride. In fact when it went down a dirt road there was no way to carry on an understandable conversation with anyone in it. All the jiggles and jounces could be completely unsettling. Vehicles have come so far over the years, from not being […]
Auto Shows and Tea Leaves
Tweet This week’s automotive news centers on the auto shows and what the cars of the future will bring. As we slowly emerge from the economic downturn of the last few years, the automotive industry is finding that the car market has changed. To begin with, it’s a younger market that’s entering the showroom. And […]