It used to be that you wouldn’t think much about replacing a car battery. Many people remember that car batteries used to last a long time. Car batteries lasting 5 to 7 years was common. Today many people are thinking that car batteries just don’t last as much as they used to and they’re right.…
sually a car is considered totaled when the costs to repair damages is greater than the replacement cost of the entire car. There was a time a few years back that when you got into an accident, your car had to be really messed up for the insurance company to declare it to be totaled. But today, your new car is more likely…
How much you drive your car can make a difference. Some people drive their cars a lot, and then there are some people who don’t drive their cars enough. Low mileage on your car is generally a good thing and a lot of people try to keep the miles on their car to a minimum. Low mileage means a better…
Most people need to drive someplace during the day and until electric cars take over, there is no way to avoid paying for gas. If you’re in the majority and don’t own an electric car, you must deal with the ever-rising cost of gasoline. It’s a safe bet that the price of gasoline will not come down significantly and so we must find other ways to save money at the pump. Here…
Your cars paint job is important, and you want to keep it looking good for a long time. Continuus and ongoing care of an automotive paint job means keeping it clean and giving it a good protective wax job periodically. But there are differences in the way you take care of an existing paint job and a new paint job. The following tips will help you avoid damaging…
Planning for an emergency is not always a fun thing to do, but it’s always a smart thing to do. An emergency kit at home and supplies in case of a disaster is something everyone should have. And the same thing goes for your car, everyone should have an emergency kit in their car. But unlike your home where it’s only you and…
Having your car towed usually means you’re not having the best of days. If you’re having your car towed it’s probably because you’ve had an accident, your car won’t start or is not functioning in some other way. For the most part the reasons for needing to have a car towed are not always good, so the last thing you need is more…
A car is a big investment and for many people it’s also their pride and joy. Aside from buying a house, a car is probably the next biggest investment you’ll make in your life and should be taken care of as much as possible. But it’s much more than just making sure the engine is in good shape, it’s also about keeping that nice finish looking like the…
Back in the 60’s people thought the future would be full of flying cars and people living in houses in the sky with robot maids. Well we don’t quite have the kind of flying cars that the Jetson’s had although some people do have robot maids. But even though we don’t quite have those flying…
It’s always a good idea to be a safe driver and when it’s raining driving safety becomes even more important. Here are some safety tips to remember when driving in the rain. Remember that it’s always safer to drive with your headlights. This is especially important on rainy days when the visibility is down. In many…