National Motorists Association Blog

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist You may not change your own oil, but if you’re thinking about learning to do this basic DIY job to save some time and money — or just want to know enough to be able to judge the quality of the work done by someone else — you might find […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Getting your car fixed right, the first time, is a process that begins long before any wrenches are turned. 1) Be aware that the person you speak with at the dealership may not be the technician who will actually work on your car. Most dealers have a service advisor who […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Should you buy a rear-wheel-drive car, a front-wheel-drive car — or an all-wheel-drive car? The answer depends on what kind of a driver you are, the conditions you typically drive in — and what you expect the car to be able to do best. Here are the main pros and […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist If you’re not a mechanic — or mechanically inclined — when your car starts doing something “funny” it can be pretty scary. Sometimes, it’s something to worry about — but maybe not. How to know the difference? Here are a few commonly occurring problems that aren’t big deals — usually […]