Most of us don’t think much about it, but every time we get into our car and turn the key in the ignition, or press the start button, we rely on a battery. Without it, we just get clicks. Or in the worst case, silence. In either scenario, we’re not going anywhere. If this happens... Continue Reading →
Regularly and properly maintaining your car is just as important to its operation as filling it up with gas. For most car-owners though, getting their vehicle serviced is a chore, so in my never-ending effort to make car ownership more simple and enjoyable, I’ve compiled this list of maintenance items that you actually need, and... Continue Reading →
image credit: psmdynamic.com In the world of car ownership, there are generally two schools of thought: there are those who think of their cars no more fondly than they do their toaster ovens—they consider their car an appliance, and have no intent to modify or upgrade it, just as you and I would never consider... Continue Reading →
image credit: TRED.com We’ve all heard about how the second you drive off the dealer’s lot, your new car starts to depreciate. In fact, most cars lose 10% of their value on that first drive-off. That first year after buying a new car is a killer: the value often drops 20% or more. After that,... Continue Reading →
It’s the beginning of another new year. A fresh start. It’s the time when most of us reflect on the things we’ve done, and what we’ve left behind. And then we make plans for what we’ll do differently, how we’ll be better in the new year. We all start diets, join gyms, vow to meditate.... Continue Reading →
(photo credit: thoughtco.com) Me: “How was your morning?” Friend: “It was alright, just had to drop my car off for service.” Me, a curious car enthusiast: “Oh, what’s it in for?” Friend: “Just a tune-up.” Me: *facepalm* I’ve heard it far too many times: “all it needs is a tune-up.” Whether it be from friends,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about changing the color of your car? Or wanted something really unique, like a matte paint job? Vehicle wraps used to be used mostly for advertising, but in the last few years they’ve been used a lot more often for cosmetic applications. It’s sort of a whole new frontier, and most... Continue Reading →
It’s with regret that I remind you all of the impending arrival of winter. While partially redeemed by the reintroduction of holiday cheer, eggnog, and ski season, the onset of Winter can be a tough pill to swallow for summer lovers like myself. And while the cold alone can be a downer, there’s one thing... Continue Reading →
Forced induction isn’t a term that most of us are familiar with, but it refers to something we’ve all heard of: turbochargers and superchargers. In fact, some of us even drive one. Forced induction has been around since the 60’s and even earlier, but it was initially exclusive to top-of-the-line sports cars, for maximum performance.... Continue Reading →
It happens all too often: you’re driving along, enjoying the long-awaited summer weather with your favorite song playing, when your car kindly warns you (i.e., emits a loud, obnoxious ding) that it’s time to refuel. So you detour to the nearest gas station, fill up, and are on your merry way. However, it might not... Continue Reading →
