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Are Your Windows Rolling Down Automatically? Here’s Why
Contributing Author: Craig Fitzgerald A while ago, I was on the radio on WBZ-AM1030 when a caller asked about his windows randomly rolling down by themselves, leaving his interior soaked in the pouring rain. I couldn’t figure out why at the moment, but I now know the answer. It comes from a reader at Car […]
Battery’s Good, But the Car Won’t Start. Now What?
When your car won’t start, the problem is usually your battery. However, it isn’t always that simple. Here’s the rest of the troubleshooting process.
8 Things You Didn’t Know About “The Dukes of Hazzard”
The Greatest Generation marks time by V-J and V-E Day. Baby Boomers by the first time they saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. For Gen X’ers, it’s the first time they heard the opening chords of Waylon Jennings’ guitar on the first episode of The Dukes of Hazzard, which first aired on CBS 40 years […]
Is It Safe to Warm Up Your Car’s Engine When It’s Cold?
It’s the myth that just seems to keep on giving. Any time the temperature dips below freezing, a whole lot of opinion based on myth, conjecture and urban legend gets published regarding whether or not its safe to let your engine sit at idle for any length of time before driving off. We’re here to […]
10 Most Reliable Used Crossovers Under $12,000
Americans have abandoned the sedan and have pledged their love to the crossover, an amalgam of the best features of both sedans and traditional SUVs. The trouble for many of us, though, is that $20,000 to start, for a 2WD, bare-bones economy crossover is a little too taxing on the bank account.
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Advice On Overspending on a Car
In one of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s last sermons before he was assassinated in 1968, he provided some very distinct advice on how much you should spend on a car. It was part of a
VIDEO: That Time Somebody Stole the Trans Am Pace Car at the Winston 500
There have been two pace car incidents at major races that have special places in the annals of ignominy. The first a lot of people remember: Car dealer Eldon Palmer crashed a Dodge Challenger into the press box at the Indy 500 in 1971, with astronaut John Glenn in the back seat. The second? Not […]
Short Drivers: What Do You Look For When Buying a Vehicle?
Recently, we posted a story on things taller drivers should be looking out for when purchasing a new vehicle. It suddenly became obvious that we should also provide some advice for those of lesser stature. We polled our smaller friends to find out their challenges when finding a new car.