October 11th, 2008 by Hal Moses
Here is a question for car consumers: What has the low cost of a used car with the reliability and auto warranty of a brand new car? The answer is a certified pre-owned car.
The term CPO is used in the car industry to identify late model used cars that have low-mileage. These automobiles have gone […]
October 11th, 2008 by Hal Moses
Most people don’t realize that there is certain etiquette involved when buying parts at the parts counter. Following this etiquette will allow you to get the parts that you want without unnecessary hassle and keep you from driving the staff crazy.
When you go to a parts counter at a dealership you need to have your […]
October 11th, 2008 by Hal Moses
One of the family activities that are the most fun is going on road trips. Over the spring and summer, American families will go on over 320 trips. Although enjoyable, frustration can accompany families on the road. Take note of the following do’s and don’ts in order to ensure that your family […]
October 10th, 2008 by Hal Moses
After recalling 944,000 vehicles, GM has had to discontinue its HotShot windshield washer system, which was responsible for an electrical short. So far, the malfunction has caused 34 auto warranty claims and three fires as a result of a short in the circuit board, which caused the control-circuit ground wire to overheat.
GM claims that the […]
October 9th, 2008 by Hal Moses
Since there has been an increase in the demand for small cars, Ford has reconsidered its previous decision not to introduce the Ka to the U.S. The Ka has a similar size to the Smart ForTwo, and originally was only intended for release in Europe because it was thought that it wouldn’t sell in America.
Alan […]
October 8th, 2008 by Hal Moses
Car accidents are scary and usually happen unexpectedly. An accident leaves motorists feeling shocked and stunned, and often, they don’t know what to do next. Here are some important steps to take in this situation.
Of course the first thing to do is call 911 in the event of an injury. Also, always contact the police […]
October 8th, 2008 by Hal Moses
Word just came that Toyota is planning to spare the Camry Solara, at least through one more model year. There was much speculation that after the Camry was redesigned for model year 2007, that the Toyota Solara would be canceled.
However, the Solara is Toyota’s one and only convertible, so the carmaker has made the decision […]
October 8th, 2008 by Hal Moses
Terms like geometric morphometrics and pareidolia aren’t generally important to people designing or buying cars, however they were significant in a recent study that found that people see faces when looking at vehicles, and typically they prefer ones that look powerful.
Pareidolia is an occurrence in which people actually see faces in various things from clouds […]
October 7th, 2008 by Hal Moses
Reliability and safety should be top considerations when buying a car for a teenager. After all, teens are new drivers and don’t have experience. To determine which cars are safe, you should look at results from crash tests and advanced safety features. Also, make sure the car comes with a sufficient auto warranty, because teens […]
October 4th, 2008 by Hal Moses
If you’re a lover of old cars you aren’t alone. Antique car shows all over the U.S. display vintage cars. Crowds gather to admire these charming vehicles. Owners who display their vehicles have a great deal of pride.
Many people who own vintage cars have restored them piece-by-piece, literally. It’s not just that they […]
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