Archive for October 18th, 2008

It’s important to realize that in today’s cars the main source of power is still the battery.  The battery is not just used to start the engine; it is also used to supply electrical energy that maintains the memory of the numerous computers onboard.  Batteries and cable connections that are poorly maintained fail to supply […]

The current reality for the auto industry isn’t at all bright.  The economy of the country has experienced a weak dollar, a credit crisis, and soaring gas and food prices. And, this is going to be the worst year for car sales in over a decade. But carmakers are getting smart.  They are building more […]

People are always asking dealership service departments, “Isn’t that covered under my auto warranty?” A lot of drivers assume that an auto warranty allows for repairs regardless of such things as maintenance requirements, environmental conditions, and vehicle mileage. An auto warranty is an agreement that you make with the manufacturer of the car.  As the […]

If you’re looking to buy a cheap used vehicle, you might want to look on the Interntet.  One website that is a great place to start is Car-Auction.com.  This is an auction website featuring seized vehicles by the government.  Consumers can select what type and model of vehicle you are looking for, as well as […]

Volkswagen and Audi have had a great deal of success with their personal version of the BorgWarner’s transmission that is dual-clutch.  Now, BMW has added a seven-speed transmission that is double clutch, coming out later this year, so Audi had decided to up the game by raising its gear count. According to Autocar magazine, Audi […]

Satellite navigation devices, or the popular GPS interfaces that many motorists have in their vehicles, are, partly responsible for a large share of accidents and driving practices that are risky. With about half of the motorists on the roads having access to devices such as these in their vehicles, it appears that this technology has […]

Everyone is aware that distracted teenagers turn into bad drivers.  Tomorrow is the beginning of National Teen Driver Safety Week.  This is a time dedicated to bringing teenagers, educators, community leaders, and parents together to help teens avoid car accidents. This event was established by the government in 2007 as a way to address teen […]