The terms "four-wheel drive" and "all-wheel drive" and are often used interchangeably. The problem is that they shouldn’t be. There are key differences between the two that today’s car enthusiasts should be cognizant of. Let’s jump right into this with some technical details: Four-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive systems are typically…

The giving season is quickly coming upon us, and with it, thoughts drift to those less fortunate than us. The Salvation Army rings its bells, schools run competitions for your local Food Banks, and the radio may begin playing ads to donate your vehicle to charity programs such as Kars…

Getting your driver’s license is synonymous with getting a first job, but young adults are already busier than ever attempting to uphold their school, activities, and possible volunteer work. Thankfully, modern technology has lent to accommodating your busy schedule better than any part-time job you might find at a traditional…

Hybrid vehicles are popular today. Just a decade or so ago, hybrid vehicles were considered cutting edge technology that appealed primarily to environmental enthusiasts. As a result, the market was small. Today, hybrid cars are mainstream and legitimate choices when one is looking for standard transportation. The result is that…

In 2001, the Department of Transportation (DOT) passed the Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) act. The details of the law are many but one thing it required was that all vehicle manufacturers install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning device on vehicles that weighed less than 10,000 lb.…

The undercarriages of cars and trucks take a lot of abuse. Rough roads, potholes and other road hazards seem to lie quietly in wait for you and spring at the last second with a deafening BANG. The result? The geometry of your vehicle’s undercarriage gets thrown out of whack. Fortunately,…

Like most people, when visiting distant locales, you need a car to get around.  For most of us, the solution is to simply rent one. This is especially true when you are gone for just a week or so, such as on a vacation or business trip. There are times,…

It’s Time for a Tune Up! Mechanics are busy this time of year preparing all their customer’s vehicles for the coming storms and freezing temperatures. Make sure you call up and schedule whatever you need sooner rather than later to get your car ready in time. Tune up: Most brands…

The leaves are falling, and we all know the flurries aren’t far behind!  Some of us dread winter and the cold, others embrace this icy time of year and rejoice at the chance to return to their favorite mountain lodge with a season pass. Now is the time to check…