Posts By: eleanor

When to Remove Snow Tires

Obviously the weather in every area of the country differs. Whether the length of true winter stays within the parameters of official winter varies from region to region. And you probably know your area weather well enough to determine when is the best time to replace your snow tires with low-tread rubber. But knowing when… Read more »

Electric Vehicles Efficiency not Unconditional

Electric vehicles are incredibly efficient and ecofriendly, with capabilities of traveling hundreds of miles without need a charge. They even require exponentially less maintenance than traditional combustion engines. More importantly, they are incredibly ecologically friendly, not emitting harmful CO2 into the atmosphere. Electric motors are a great alternative to gas vehicles and a great answer… Read more »

Vehicle Safety is Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Bald tires are incredibly dangerous. Bald tires are the reason for thousands of accidents every year. These are very preventable incidents whereby prevention only starts with you, the driver. If you cannot afford to maintain the safety of your vehicle, you should not be driving it.   There is a 26% accident rate for cars… Read more »

Do These Things So Your Windshield Wipers Wear Well

The importance and effectiveness of windshield wipers are often overlooked, but the proper care of this car part is crucial to safe driving. Also, making you’re your windshield wipers wear well can save you a lot of grief, aggravation, time and money along the way. Here’s 4 ways to make this happen. Make it a… Read more »

Basic Car Maintenance Tips for the Frugal

We all know how important it is to keep your oil changed every 3-5,000 miles when it comes to maintaining the longevity of your car. There is so much more you need to do to not only improve your engine and handling performance, but also drive down your maintenance and regular cost.   Tire Rotation… Read more »

Caring for Your Transmission Can Save Thousands

We all know that the transmission is a vital part of your car, and it can be very expensive to fix or replace. Therefore, it’s beneficial to always take care of your transmission to avoid costly and time-consuming problems down the road. For every twenty degrees over that in which your transmission works, its lifetime… Read more »

Don’t get Caught in Your Car this Winter

Winter comes around all too quick and if you aren’t prepared you could get caught in a snowstorm in the blink of an eye. All too often snowstorms cause drivers to pull over or even worse get stuck in stand still traffic. Without the necessities you can find yourself uncomfortable or even at risk of… Read more »

The Return of the Distinguished 5L Ford V8

After 18 years, the return of the 5 liter V8 in the 2011 Ford Mustang was long overdue. With ebbing sales and performance, the project had to make a bold move. What Ford decided to launch not only saved the Mustang, but signaled the return of the true American muscle car, roaring down the street… Read more »

The Significance of Your Air Filter

Air filters are crucial for making cars run smoothly. That’s because your engine needs both air and fuel to function properly. And if either are compromised, the gasoline can’t burn and give the engine the energy it needs to power your car. Air that enters the engine needs to be free of dust, dirt and… Read more »

The Evolution of the Auto Body Frame

Automobiles were always built on a traditional body-on-frame model. That is, the two components were designed and built separately before being fused, welded and bolted together. This design was the widely accepted design concept for over 100 years, until the advent of unibody frame construction. Through the early days of the automobile, frames were constructed… Read more »