National Motorists Association Blog

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Sticking gas pedals are not unique to Toyota vehicles. The main problem Toyota owners are dealing with — loose or out of adjustment floor mats that jam the gas pedal down — can happen with other vehicles, too. If the little tabs that secure the mat in place aren’t fitted […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Owning and operating a car is a major expense — second only in many people’s lives to the cost of rent or a mortgage. But it’s the little things that can really nickel and dime you into the poorhouse. The good news is a lot of it is stuff you […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist People are understandably edgy out by the turn the economy’s taken — and trying to avoid unnecessary expenses. When it comes to your vehicle, there are some things you can “cheap out” on to save a few bucks — and other things you should never neglect. Let’s look at some […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Almost everyone will, at some point in their lives, have to deal with a car that won’t start because of a weak or dead battery. Jump-starting a car is simple but a few cautions should be observed: 1) Look under the hoods of both cars; pull the car with the […]