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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 »

Steel Midsize Beats out Aluminum F-150

Despite all the excitement surrounding the revolutionary aluminum body on the 2015 Ford F-150, Motor Trend is apparently not incredibly impressed. Expected by many enthusiasts as a shoe in as the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, it fell very shy of making the cut. Even though the F-150 aluminum alloy body offers a… Read more »

Police Reports Crucial to Insurance Payout

Without question, as soon as you are involved in a car accident, pick up your cellphone to call the police. This protects all parties involved in a car accident, regardless of who is at fault. This is also imperative to protecting any interests you will be seeking, including auto repair and any medical bills. A… Read more »

Auto Insurance & Your Deductable

No matter if a car accident is your fault, or the other driver’s, it’s vital to have car insurance. This type of protection ensures that when vehicle damage, property damage or injuries are sustained due to an accident, the victim is compensated for what they have lost. If a car accident is your fault, insurance… Read more »

Tips for Keeping your Engine Cool

Cooling systems are the second most important to a combustion engine, of course second to the combustion system. It keeps your engine smoothly running and prevents thermal breakdown. Luckily a little quick home maintenance can easily make short work of a routine radiator flush. Most radiator systems need flushing at least every two years. This… Read more »