According to some experts, the predicted 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales — and that’s just the low end of the estimated damage. Some industry analysts paint a far more disastrous picture. The 1 million dollar a year projection made by researcher LMC Automotive assumes automakers would…
Any car enthusiast will remember back in the day when two tone paint on your car was the way to go. Well the two-tone paint job has never really gone away. Today, many auto collectors and classic car builders are still using the two-tone color schemes that were once a common option from Detroit. But the two-tone schemes are not just…
There may come a time that you are involved in an auto accident that requires you to take your car to an auto body shop. In most cases your insurance, or someone else’s insurance will have to pay the costs of repair. When you need auto body repair after an accident, choosing a good shop…
Having your car stolen is personal and no one wants to go through that. Like most places with a large population, the Inland Empire has its share of car theft. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, since 2007 there have been almost 200,000 auto thefts in the metropolitan area of Riverside County, San Bernardino County…
The car industry was born in the United States and American car companies have dominated it until recently. As American car buyers tastes change, so do their decisions on the cars they buy. Now it seems that American car companies are losing their hold on their own turf. So, does that mean it’s the end of the American car in…
For many drivers the choice of either a flatbed tow truck, or one with a dolly doesn’t cross their mind. Most of the time they just want their car towed to a place where it can get repaired or where it’s safer. For the most part towing a vehicle with a flatbed has become the preferred method…
Most new cars now come with a variety of automatic safety devices. Electronic driver assist systems are the latest in technology being used to keep drivers safer. But while these systems are great and, in some cases, can save your life, they are not perfect and may even fail to protect a driver under some circumstances. The Insurance Institute…
Automobiles have been with us for over a hundred years now and not much has changes other that prices and models. But now for the first time in what most people can remember things are changing in the way we use and buy cars. Here are some big changes we are starting to see now. …
Car dents come in all shapes and sizes and it’s pretty obvious when it’s a good idea to take it to a professional. There are many DIY kits out on the market today that promise that it’s easy to repair most dents. But while some of these products may work fine on small dents, it’s a good…
Selling a car can be a hassle that most people would rather avoid. While selling a car yourself can be a real hassle, it can also get you more money for your car. Even if you’ve never sold a car before, there are some simple things you can do to tip the odds in your favor. To…