National Motorists Association Blog

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Ever do something you shouldn’t have — with a car, that is? Here are some of the best “Don’t Do’s” I’ve come across — and a few I’ve even done myself. Read, laugh… and learn! 1) Using regular rubber fuel hose in a fuel injected car. Major Don’t Do — […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Warm weather is just around the corner. Is your car ready? Like winter, the summer driving months have their own unique challenges. While you might not curse a non-working heater, you’ll surely be just as unhappy about an AC system that doesn’t blow cold — or an engine that overheats. […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist A basic socket set and pair of screwdrivers will get you through most basic backyard jobs — oil and plug changes, replacing a headlight. But if you go deeper — or work on cars long enough — you’ll encounter a situation where the basic stuff’s not enough. Or makes the […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist There’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to get at least 12 years and 150,000 trouble-free miles out of a new car today — and that can make your initial “investment” (on average, $24,000 today) a lot easier to swallow. But the key element is proper care — and […]