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5 Dealer Options You Should Avoid and 5 You Shouldn’t
When it comes to buying a car, there’s often an overwhelming amount of dealer options available, so you may be wondering which ones you should consider and which ones are a rip off.
Electrical System Four Times More Powerful Coming Soon
Vehicles equipped with more powerful 48-volt electrical systems will start hitting the road in significant quantities in the near future. This shift will increase fuel efficiency considerably without breaking the bank.
AutoGuide Answers: Seven Car Features That Drive Us Insane
Our take on the most infuriating, annoying and stupid features in cars these days
Is J.D. Power IQS a Bunch of BS?
J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study (IQS) is closely watched by automakers, media and the car-buying public. But does this highly influential report deserve the attention it receives?
Do Powertrain Warranties Matter and do People Even Care?
Automakers keep slashing their warranty coverage. What does this all mean?
10 Ways to Help Avoid Getting a Ticket
Being polite and courteous is just one tip that could help
What is a Powertrain Warranty?
We answer a commonly asked question.
Driving Test Tips: What You Should and Should Not Do
You’ve worked your way through driver’s training, studied the rules of the road and even know how to use a roundabout. You’re well on your way to getting a license, but you’re not there just yet. To avoid failing your big exam here are a few common reasons people don’t pass a driving test and...
Costco Sold Nearly 400,000 Cars Last Year
When it’s time to purchase a new ride what’s the first place that comes to mind? For most people it’s probably a dealership. But did you know it’s possible to buy a car or truck at Costco? In fact the membership warehouse sold nearly 400,000 vehicles last year.
What is an Electric Turbocharger?
In order to make cars as efficient as possible, automakers are resorting to turbocharging their engines, but a new kind of turbocharger is on the way that could change the game.
Are Naturally Aspirated Engines Going Away?
In the race to improve efficiency and cut emissions, more and more automakers are turning to forced induction as a way of increasing fuel economy without sacrificing drivability.
Fewer Teens Dying Behind the Wheel: Report
According the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teen driving deaths have decreased 56 percent over the last two decades.
Are Cars Made In Mexico Reliable?
If you’re concerned about the reliability and quality of your next car, you’re likely analyzing a number of different factors, including where the car was produced. With a large number of cars being made in Mexico, should you expect less than stellar reliability or quality from these vehicles?
Why is My Gas Mileage so Bad?
Is your vehicle not living up to the promises made on its window sticker? Do your real-world miles per gallon look like the prices on a fast-food value menu? If fuel economy is falling short here are some possible culprits and a few solutions to maximize your MPG.
Luxury Cars That Don’t Need Premium Gas
Luxury is the antithesis of austerity. If you want the finest, fastest or most feature-laden, you’re going to have to fork over cash and usually lots of it.
Why Won’t My Car Start?
There are many potential reasons.
10 Car Noises to be Concerned About
With a twist of the key or poke of its start button your vehicle’s engine should fire up with the urgency of a physician responding to a code blue.
What Kind of Tires Should I Buy?
Are your tires worn out after seeing several thousand miles of asphalt? It’s time to get a new set, but now you might be asking yourself “what kind of tires should I buy?”
What Car Maintenance Can I Do At Home?
For the past nine years as a BMW technician I’ve heard more and more complaints about how expensive regular car maintenance is becoming.
The 10 Most Common Reasons Your Check Engine Light is On
The check engine light can be a bane or boon when it comes to owning a car, especially considering hundreds of things could trigger it.
Should You Buy A Dash Cam?
One of the biggest reasons to get a dash cam is to protect yourself after an accident.
Are Run-Flat Tires Getting Better?
You may have heard about run-flat tires, which are designed to allow you to continue driving for up to 50 miles after a puncture occurs.
Should I Use Fuel Injector Cleaner?
You’re walking down the aisle of your local auto-parts store and you happen to notice the shelf full of fuel-system cleaners. They might be nestled between oil additives and those bottles of goo designed to quiet noisy engines. The packaging looks nice and the price is usually right, but is this stuff a necessary maintenance...
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