Making sure you are servicing a car can be the difference between getting where you are going or breaking down on the side of the road.Of course,the question then becomes how often to service a vehicle.If you ask 100 mechanics,you make get 100 different answers,so let’s take a look at some of the main factors that influence when you should service your vehicle,and some general recommended guidelines.
Read MoreThe last few years have not been very kind to Jeep.Whether it’s the new Jeep models having lackluster sales,or Jeeps in general being derided as some of the most unreliable cars on the market today by publications like JD Power,Jeep is desperate for a winner.Enter the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee.The former Cherokee,going under the Jeep Liberty name in the US,has been a consistent seller for over a decade,building a loyal fan base.
Read MoreIf you are the parent of a newly licensed teen,you may think what’s the best cheap car for young drivers,or what’s the safest car I can put my children into?If you are a newly minted college graduate wondering what the best car for a young professional would be,you will answer that question a little differently than the aforementioned parent.The best car for young adults starting out on their own may be a list of the cheapest cars.
Read MoreMillions of people all over the country are in the market for great used cars at any one time,and deals abound if you know where and how to look.Many people looking for the best used cars to buy are often concerned about two main variables:price&reliability.
Read MoreIn a poll,100%of the respondents agreed that they don’t like traffic.It’s not hard to see why,traffic seems to get our blood boiling like no other irritation.Perhaps it’s the simple fact that we lose so much time,money,and effort sitting in traffic,or that there is no discernible reason for the slowdown.No matter the cause,traffic is a menace that we all look to avoid whenever possible.Living in a city means you are going to be exposed to some of the worst traffic in America.
Read MoreDiesel cars tend to be a bit of a dirty word.Though they have been a mainstay of the European market for decades now,the image of a diesel car in the US conjures up visions of the dirty diesel car engines of old,or the loud hum of an 18 wheeler.These negative stereotypes have long impeded the potential marketing&sales of diesel vehicles in the US,despite their economic&environmental advantages.This perception is changing&with it comes a new batch of new diesel cars.
Read MoreThe technological revolution of the last 20 years has affected every aspect of our lives,and auto technology is no different.Whether it was the catalytic converter,fuel injection systems,or today’s cutting edge technology like auto-braking,advanced electronic monitoring systems,or even auto internet connectivity,the automobile as we know it is rapidly changing.
Read MoreFrom reducing greenhouse gas emissions to providing an affordable source of fuel,the introduction of E15 ethanol into the marketplace has generated much debate and discussion.But do the benefits of this renewable energy source outweigh the potential damages it could cause to modern cars?
Read MoreStrong Chinese car sales in 2009 made China the largest automotive industry in the world by volume.Though the Chinese don’t quite have the same love affair with the car as Americans do,the explosion of urban areas and wealth in China has led to a huge increase in the industry there.That said,let’s take a look at the indigenous Chinese automakers,and their efforts both to tap into their local markets,and the potential they have to expand overseas.
Read MoreThe Volkswagen Group’s bold assertion that they will be the number one car brand in the world by 2018 was not a statement that was made lightly.Nor was it received as such;experts across the entire field weighed in on both the probability of such an occurrence happening,as well as the brashness of the leadership at Volkswagen.Is there any truth to such a claim?Let’s take a look at 2013 Volkswagen sales and see if Volkswagen can live up to it’s lofty claims.
Read MoreMany of us have received the letter at one time or another:there’s been a recall on your car.While never a fun experience,recalls on vehicles serve an important purpose:to fix an ongoing and systemic issue that is faulty in a car,whether the gas tanks leaks or a window switch is faulty.Though often not life-threatening,the decision to do a recall on cars is not made lightly,and,when manufacturers do issue a recall,it is wise to heed the warning.
Read MoreIf you’ve just moved to a new city,one of the first things you should do is to find a trusted auto repair shop.Just as you’ll be looking for a new doctor and dentist,you should also find a trusted professional who can look after one of your biggest investments –your car or truck.
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