By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist The best car for a first-time teen driver is the one that will decrease the odds of that first-time accident happening — and minimize the potential for harm if it does. The object is to shield your teen as much as possible from the almost inevitable consequences of youth and […]
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How Much Do You Know About Your Tires?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Can you read a sidewall? What do all those numbers (and letters) really mean? Here’s a short primer on tires — and tire-related terminology — that should help you get to know your four friends a bit more intimately: Contact Patch As your tires rotate, only a portion of the […]
Maybe Idiot Lights Aren’t So Idiotic…
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist The other day, our truck overheated because most of the engine coolant seeped out through a leaky hose. But my wife did not notice it immediately. She just happened to glance down at the instrument cluster and saw the temperature gauge needle was pegged at the “H” side of the […]
Should You Trade In Your Car Or Sell It Yourself?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Out with the old, in with the new — but what to do with your old car? Should you trade it in? Or sell it yourself? There are pros and cons to each approach. Trading-in Most people trade-in their old vehicle because it’s generally the fastest, most hassle-free way to […]
The Color Of Trouble?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Red means stop and green means go — but what are the colors under the hood of your car trying to tell you to do? Engine Oil Fresh oil looks like honey, light to dark amber and translucent. This is how the oil should appear on the dipstick immediately after […]
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