By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist You may have heard/read about the new “Dexos” oil — the oil GM requires you use in all its cars built from model year 2011 forward (else risk voiding your warranty coverage in the event there’s an engine problem that can be attributed to using non-Dexos oil). There has been […]
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Be Careful About This . . .
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist If you like to buy used cars, you may also like to pay cash. It’s a great way to convince a seller you’re serious — and ready to deal. Unfortunately — these days — it can also lead to literally unimaginable trouble. Not from the seller. Not even from street […]
Update on ‘Move Over’ Laws
Florida police agencies recently stepped up enforcement of the state’s “Move Over” law by setting up sting operations on roadways throughout the Sunshine State, including in a state park where nearly two dozen unsuspecting motorists were ensnared. The Florida sting is simple: A police officer parks his cruiser on the side of the road and […]
Motorcycle Maintenance Should Do’s
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist If you’re new to bikes, you may not be hip to some of the routine checks — and adjustments — that are important to do (and keep track of). These include:
Does it Ever Make Sense to Buy a New Car?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist I’ll probably get in trouble. After all, I write new car reviews. Advising people not to buy new cars is not what you’d probably expect. But, here’s the fulsome scurvy truth: I — and every car journalist I know — drive used. Because we know. And now, I’m gonna spill […]
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