Our 12-point checklist offers peace of mind on the road this summer. Ah. The Great American Road Trip. Who doesn’t doesn’t need this more than ever these days? It’s worth cramming everyone and everything into your car for a trip to the lake or the beach and suffering yet another game of license plate bingo…
Is Your Parked Car Ready to Hit the Road Now That Quarantine is Ending?
Um… is that a squirrel’s nest? It might be. Nesting under your hood or in your trunk. The New York Times recently reported that a number of drivers are finding rats and other rodents have nested in the engine compartments of idle cars over the last few months. Turns out that rats, squirrels and other…
7 Strange Noises That May Diagnose Car Problems – And When to See a Mechanic
If you are going to drive it, you need to learn to take care of it. These were words of wisdom from my dad when I got my first car at 16. He wouldn’t just change my oil for me. I had to be a part of the process from getting the oil out to…
What to Know About Tires Before You Buy
Once you know, it’s easy. Most of us don’t think twice about those rings of black rubber until something goes wrong. We head to a shop that smells like tires and is full of displays about tires that do more to confuse than inform. We often rely on the salesperson behind the counter to suggest…
4 Car Care Tips for Spring Weather
Yay, it’s Spring! Now, here’s what that means for your car. We all worry about running into car problems in the winter, but they can happen anytime. The weather is warm and it’s time to start planning for adventure, but your car may still be trying to shake off winter’s hold. Here are the things…
3M Auto Boot Camp Proves You Can Make Your Old Car Look New
Car cosmetics: easy to use and very effective. It would be wonderful if we could each buy a shiny new car the second the old one started to look shabby. Even if you’re careful, scratches, dents, and general wear and tear can take their toll on your precious vehicle. One solution is to take the…
An App For That: Maintenance Reminders From Carfax
Carfax, which offers buyers of used cars a detailed history, has a new app for all car owners. myCarfax, for owners of new or used cars, notifies you when your next routine service is due. The app, for iPhones and Androids, has a recommended schedule of preventative maintenance at various mileage intervals for every make…