National Motorists Association Blog

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Before you can change engine oil or do many other minor (and major) vehicle service, it’s usually necessary to raise the vehicle sufficiently to gain access. Even if all you’re doing is changing a tire, it’s important to raise (and support) the vehicle properly. Here’s how: * Do not use […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Winter weather will be here soon. Is your car ready? Wiper Blades If the ones on the car right now are more than about six months old, you probably need a new set — or are close to needing them. Replace with at least factory-equivalent blades (this is not the […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Do you keep your cars forever? It’s the smart move, financially. The typical $20-something-k new car takes a five year loan before it’s paid off. But if you only keep it that long, you’ve basically spent your $20-something-k (less whatever you get back in trade) to rent the thing for […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Whatever you’re driving right now, odds are you probably would like to keep on driving it (and avoid a new car payment) for as long as reasonably possible. This is very doable, especially given the raw material of late-model cars — which are also the best-built cars ever. Just do […]