After sheltering in place for a year, if you didn’t have a dog going into the pandemic, there’s a good chance you have one now. And your dog probably hasn’t spent much—if any—time alone, since you’ve been home most of the time. So you’re going to want to take your best friend with you everywhere.... Continue Reading →
As far as hobbies go, driving cars—especially when you do it quickly—tends to be on the more dangerous side of things. Yo-yoing enthusiasts, musicians, and bakers can all practice their hobbies in the comfort of their homes. They risk little more than a sore finger, an off-key note, or a lackluster tray of brownies. They... Continue Reading →
Now that we’re getting close to halfway through 2021, we can start to see some automotive trends emerging. Some of them were maybe already in motion before the dumpster fire that was 2020, but several have definitely arisen from ways that life has changed. Here are some of the top car trends that are going... Continue Reading →
Most of us have seen movies or TV shows in which cars—often fancy ones—are seized from drug dealers and other criminals. And we’ve heard rumors about how those cars are auctioned off. (That is, when Crockett and Tubbs types don’t end up driving them as part of their cover in vice!) But how does buying... Continue Reading →
About a month ago, Audi CEO Marcus Duesmann announced that the company will, from this point forward, stop developing new internal combustion engines. Instead, they'll begin phasing out fuel burning vehicles in favor of electric propulsion. Car enthusiasts and those familiar with the industry have long known and recently began to accept that internal combustion... Continue Reading →
If you’re getting ready to sell a car, one of the most important things to know is what you can get for it—what’s it really worth, and what’s the best way to price it? There are a few sources that are good key indicators to help you determine what your car is worth. Look it... Continue Reading →
You may be hearing from friends, or reading posts from neighbors on Nextdoor about how ‘I must have left my car unlocked last night…’ They describe how they’re so careful, and they never leave their car unlocked. But last night someone got into it without breaking in, rifled through it, and stole any valuables left... Continue Reading →
We’ve all been there—you’ve got a car that you love, and it’s paid for, and you’re attached to it… but it’s starting to have problems. First it’s relatively small stuff… it needs a new alternator. Okay, done. But then, just two months later, the steering pump goes out. The bills start to pile up. But... Continue Reading →
When you're looking at used cars, you might notice some signs of wear. Which ones are just cosmetic, and which ones could be signs of more serious problems? Here's our guide to common used car problems, and whether they're only superficial or warrant further inspection. Paint One of the most common things you’ll notice about... Continue Reading →
Car thefts are more common than you might imagine, and have been on the rise over the past year. There are a number of things you can do to make your car less likely to be targeted. But what about actual car anti theft devices? Are they really car theft prevention? Which ones are best?... Continue Reading →
