Archive for May 16th, 2009

If you have a special love for old cars you aren’t the only one.  There are antique car shows all over the country that have vintage cars on display.  The owners who put their cars on display feel a great sense of pride. Many vintage car owners have restored their vehicles piece by piece.  They […]

In the last few years drivers over 70 years old have managed to lower the number of fatal car crashes they were occupied in.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that from 1997-2006 there was a 21% decline in accidents that proved fatal for this age group.  This is a complete reversal of what […]

Most people depend on major car companies, like Avis for rentals on business trips and vacations. Yet, most people don’t realize that firms such as these are great sources of well-priced used vehicles.  Avis’ business is rental cars, however, they also sell their older models.  Car shoppers get a big savings by purchasing a vehicle […]

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 […]

The reliability ratings for Ford had a significant jump, which makes it the most reliable American carmaker, according to Consumer Reports, which just released its ratings. Other than a few of Ford’s pickup trucks, Ford’s reliability is comparable to that of the Japanese carmakers that are the best. Other carmakers that received the highest ratings […]

According to J.D. Power and Associates, in 2008, overall satisfaction for customers with dealer service improved drastically.  Over two-thirds of the 37 brands that were ranked showed gains. The study, which is now in its 28th year, looks at the satisfaction among car owners who get maintenance or repairs done at the service department of […]