Archive for April, 2008

Maintenance Mistakes To Avoid

Although cars of today don’t require maintenance as regularly as the cars of the past, they still need a maintenance schedule.  This will ensure that your car has a long, healthy life span.  Consulting your owner’s manual for the service schedule that your car requires can save you from having to call your road service […]

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How To Fix A Flat Yourself

It’s the moment that every motorists dreads, a flat tire.  You don’t know if you ran over glass or hit a nail, but you need to take action.  You may need to call for road service, and then you have to have the tire fixed or do it yourself.  Surprisingly, it isn’t that hard to […]

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Spring Car Maintenance Will Keep You From Calling For Road Service

Spring is finally here, and with it comes spring-cleaning. However, don’t just clean your house, also clean up your vehicle and make sure it’s in tip-top shape. Not only will it help your car look it’s best, it will keep you from having to call your road service program. First, to help your vehicle look […]

Ideal Rides For Spring Break

It’s that time again when students all over the country are taking road trips for spring break. Chances are that most of these people are headed towards warm, beach weather. So, what is an ideal ride for these students on spring break? The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a perfect spring break vehicle. What car would […]

Used Vehicles Offer Great Value

Is it time for you to replace your vehicle? Are you fed up with having to call for road service? If so, you might want to consider purchasing a used car. Many people are turning to used vehicles to save money, and they’re onto something. According to a survey conducted by the Consumer Reports Nat’l […]

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Reliable Cars For 2008

Most Japanese brand automobiles are known for their reliability.  Out of 33 models in a reliability list, Japanese manufacturers made 22 of them.  According to a recent survey, it is predicted that all Honda and Subaru vehicles will have at least average reliability this year. Also in this year’s forecast, domestic car models are continuing […]

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Should You Purchase A Car For Your Teenager?

Many parents struggle with the decision of whether to purchase their teenager a vehicle.  Often, parents can afford a new vehicle, but they are concerned with indulging their children in this way.  So what is the answer? If parents spend too little on a vehicle, their teenager may wind up with a junker that is […]

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How Long Should Your Vehicle Last?

Recently, Saab made an announcement that a new vehicle would be given to any original Saab owner in the U.S. that drove their vehicle 1 million miles. Peter Gilbert of Wisconsin just won the challenge in his 1989 Saab 900 SPG. Now, his car is in a museum with its original turbocharger and engine. In […]

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Smart Fortwo’s Crash Ratings

Smart’s fortwo vehicle is on the market and doing well, according to dealership polls.  However, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns about the crash-test performance of the car. Several crash tests were recently performed on the two-door microcar.  The vehicle performed well in the rear crashes, as well as frontal crashes.  In fact, it […]

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Roof Strength Correlates With Risk Of Injury

Many times, motorists feel a false sense of security when they drive a big SUV.  The vehicle size allows drivers to develop that misconception. However, the truth is that many times an SUV rolls in the midst of an accident, and up to 35% of deaths in vehicles occur because of rolling.  In addition, according […]