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 […]
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How To Make Your Car Last Forever (Or Close To It)
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 […]
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Tires
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist You probably know tires are made of rubber — but how much more do you know? Here’s a run-through of some important tire-related terminology: 1) Aspect ratio This technical-sounding term refers to the relationship between the width of a tire and the height of the tire’s sidewall. High-performance “low profile” […]
8 Traffic Stop Safety Tips For Women
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Traffic stops are no fun irrespective of your sex — but probably, they’re a bit more stressful (and potentially dangerous) for women than for men — especially at night and especially when the stop takes place on a rural/not-well-traveled road… and it’s just you and the cop. If it is, […]
How To Spend Less Time Waiting At Your Local DMV
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of links to the government office in each state that deals with motor vehicle issues (driver licenses, license plates, registration, driving records). Many of these sites offer online services that allow you to bypass the long lines at your local DMV: Alaska Montana Alabama North Carolina Arkansas […]
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