Dry Steering refers to the action of turning your car’s steering wheel when the vehicle isn’t moving. While it takes little effort to do this, it is hard on your cars front end, the pavement you are driving on, and your tires. Here’s what you should know. About dry steering…
In 1939, General Motors, surprised the automotive industry when they were the first major manufacturer to formally unveil a car that was not in actual production, or even in the planning stages. The car was a futuristic new design and was dubbed the “Y-Job.” The Y-Job was the brainchild of…
In part one of this series, we looked at some of the cars of the 50s, 60s, and 70s that didn’t quite make the list of well executed pieces of automotive design. In fact, they didn’t even hit the bar of “average” cars. In this section we will take a…
No matter how old they may get, your children will always be your children and seeing them go off to new things can be worrying, to say the least. Perhaps the most stressful of these times can be when they start to drive. Sure you’ll ride with them for a…
The American automobile industry is a testament to the history of industrial innovation. Historians will tell you that over 120 years of automobile production have yielded both highly successful cars and some that were real dogs. Want to know more? Sit back, relax, and take a look at some of…
Nothing punches harder than a rejection for a car loan application. It's even worse when you need the loan to replace a family vehicle. But it's important to know that several factors come into play when it comes to rejection. One of the reasons could be that your credit score…
Image via Flickr by abhisawa Going on an extended road trip? The best tips for staying safe and having an enjoyable time will largely depend on whether you're traveling alone or with friends, family, or colleagues. Keep reading for tips that apply to various road trip scenarios. Traveling By Yourself Keep…
The process of getting a car title loan can add up to be a lot of work. Especially when you consider all the places you have to choose from, with both physical locations and online vendors. It is important that you do your research before deciding which company you want…
Once upon a time the thought of jumping on your motorcycle and going touring around the world was something that was only really open to the real enthusiasts. Now, as long as you have been riding for a short while, the world is your oyster when it comes to such…
The process of shopping for a new or used car at a vehicle dealership can be intense, difficult, and time-consuming, and this is just how dealers want it to be! The more difficult it is to shop for a vehicle, the more likely you are to purchase a car from them –…
No one wants to intentionally damage their car but sometimes it’s just because they aren’t aware that they are doing something damaging. With the help of Zeigler Ford (North Riverside, Il), we put togther a list of ways that drivers may be damaging their car when they drive. Hard braking…
One of the biggest issues that electric utilities face is that of capacity, in other words, how to deal with peak power demand. Here’s an example of how this works: Suppose if during the middle of the summer, when air conditioning use is ultrahigh, a utility power plant needs to…
According to a recent survey of 1,000 adults, most Americans have only a basic understanding of how automobile insurance works. And, many drivers have bought into many of the myths that float around. In this article, we will look at five of the more common myths. Myth 1: If your…
Today’s cars and trucks use a lot of fluids. You have radiator coolant, brake fluid, engine oil, power steering fluid and windshield-washing solution. While automotive engineers work hard to keep these fluids inside their respective systems, we all know that sometimes they end up on the floor. And thats when…
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…