Automotive Gurus

05/06/2019

This dumb mistake leads to thousands of car thefts...

While vehicle thefts have fallen steeply over the years, one type has nearly doubled recently.

05/03/2019

Top 10 Fuel Saving Tips

Yes, your car can get better gas mileage! These Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips will help you improve your car's fuel economy and use less gasoline.

05/01/2019

Spring Tire Care Tips | Stay Safe on the Road

Winter is tough on tires: Road conditions can be brutal, and temperature swings can often mean your tires have become badly deflated. 

04/29/2019

Following the recommended maintenance schedule in your owner's manual is like insurance. By spending a small amount on auto care more regularly, you protect yourself from larger expenses later on.

  With the average tax refund expected to be nearly $3,000, you might be thinking about splurging on something special. However, being practical with some of your refund might be a better choice. A new video from the Car Care Council explains how spending a portion of your tax refund on preventativ...

04/26/2019

Here's exactly what you should do if you get in a fender bender...

Odds are you'll experience at least one car accident. Here's what you should do if it happens to you.

04/24/2019

Only 18 percent of new cars require premium. The owners of the other 82 percent waste about $2 billion a year using a gas that provides no benefit.

04/22/2019

Six Ways You Could be Killing Your Car

Owning a car can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how well you take care of your vehicle, says the non-profit Car Care Council. The following are six things that many motorists do that can harm their car and their wallet. Ignoring the check engine light. Ignoring an illuminated check engine li...

04/19/2019

Vroom-Vroom: This Is How Your Car's Engine

This is how the combination of an engine, fuel, and air makes your car move, explained in plain English, in case you're not an engineer.

04/17/2019

New automobiles are reaching dealerships with all manner of sophisticated lifesaving technology, like collision-warning systems and automatic braking. But older cars can be outfitted with similar systems, too, and a study suggests it can make driving safer for you - or your teenager.

“This can be a great way to get the safety benefit of crash-avoidance technology at a reduced cost compared to a new car,” said the author of a safety study.

04/15/2019

If you want to keep your friends, stick with car tricks that won't damage the vehicle or present a safety hazard.

You've probably heard of classic car tricks like placing an open tuna can under the driver's seat or making a mess of a car's interior. While these pranks ...

04/12/2019

While a TPMS light coming on can be a great warning ahead of an impending emergency, there is no replacement for physically checking your tires with a gauge and topping them up as needed.

When your TPMS light comes on, the way it acts can say a lot. Here's what a blinking TPMS means and what it means when it comes on intermittently.