Archive for December, 2008

Unfortunately, drivers can be faced with an unpleasant surprise in the morning when they discover they have a weak battery. Some people may be lucky enough to be covered by auto road service, however others may not. A car won’t start when the starter is not receiving the power that it needs.  However, help is […]

Now, people search the Internet to purchase cars, an auto warranty, and car loans.  One great resource for this is Autoopia, or autoopia.com.  This is a new search engine that has revolutionized the way that people search for cars, just like Google revolutionized the way in which people make general searches.  The people who created […]

As further proof that we never know what gas and oil prices will do, fuel prices have remained steady since Friday, with the nationwide average at $1.65 a gallon.  This ended a three-month free fall of gas prices. So, now will prices begin to climb? Well, there could be a slight rise as drivers get […]

Sales of crossovers are one of the strongest segments in the auto industry.  What exactly is a crossover?  A crossover combines attributes from both SUVs and minivans with the positive characteristics we enjoy on passenger cars. Crossovers typically have the cargo room and passenger space that you find in minivans, yet add the utility, usefulness, […]

Many times, SUV drivers believe that they have the safest vehicles on the road.  People assume that because they are driving a large vehicle, they are indestructible.  However, this isn’t the case. Actually, SUVs have a much greater tendency to roll over in a crash than any other vehicle type.  And, research shows that about […]

Mercedes-Benz is known for offering consumers comfort at any price, and its new SplitView is a perfect example.  This is an 8-inch GPS display screen, which is programmed for transmitting two images that are different- one for the passenger and one for the driver, at the same time. The system is pretty technical, but basically […]

When thinking of the engine, most people don’t consider how important the alternator is.  In fact, the alternator is indispensable because the engine won’t run without it.  The alternator is the source where the power train derives power. Alternators were created in order to convert mechanical energy into a current that is alternating.  In order […]

These days many vehicles are being offered with 4WD systems.  It can be difficult for consumers wanting to purchase a car with 4WD to distinguish between the different systems.  There is Part Time 4WD, Full Time 4WD and permanent 4WD.  So, what’s the difference? The most basic of the 4WD systems is Part Time.  This […]

It is a good idea for drivers to purchase an extended auto warranty for peace of mind.  However, for motorists to get the most out of an auto warranty, they should keep their documents organized and ask appropriate questions.  Follow these tips to utilize your auto warranty. Many times service records are required for an […]

Jaguar just issued a recall alert for approximately 3,754 2009 XF sedans because of a speaker that malfunctions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.  These models are a problem because the wires to the speaker could fracture, which would make the speaker stop working. Audio entertainment is not the only thing affected by […]