Almost two out of every ten vehicles sold are trucks. Many owners intend to keep their trucks in service for as long as possible, hopefully reselling for a good price before upgrading. That’s why we choose to install bed liners after purchase; it’s one way to preserve, and even improve,…
More than often, the process of finding the right provider for car insurance can be a tedious process. In the age of so many options and promising offers, we often find ourselves being led down garden paths which unfortunately bring us back to square one. Luckily, with some research, we can…
Living in a city can be exciting and stressing at the same time; and drivers are probably the ones that are most aware of the good and bad things that come with urban life. You are close to everything, it’s hard to get bored and you have the chance to…
If you have never sold a car, the process may seem long and complicated especially if you are not sure what to do first, how to price your vehicle or what you need to be aware of. Therefore, we have compiled a short guide to help you through the process…
Whether you’re a grizzled New Englander or just visiting your in-laws on a Christmas appeasement trip, chances are high that you’ll hit some snowy weather along the way. And, if you do, it probably won’t be the high point of your trip because we all know that snow, ice and…
Let’s start with a discussion of Mammalian Reproduction. There is a certain time of the year when it is mating season for white-tail deer. Typically, this season is from about Halloween through November and is characterized by, well, a lot of frisky deer. Specifically, Paul Peditto, director of the Maryland…
If you are driving a car or truck made after the 2004 model year, it will have Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) installed. Before that date many manufacturers were installing them anyway with some actually available as expensive accessories. There is no question that ABS technology has saved untold lives over the…
Lasers have been around since the 1960s but they were just used for scientific research at first. The word “laser” is a tongue-twisting acronym standing for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.” Today, lasers are being used for thousands of consumer and commercial applications but none were automotive related.…
Many vintage sports cars are still in a very drivable condition; even more so, historic motorsport events such as Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK or Monterey Historic in the USA regularly bring those glorious cars back on the track. Of course, original tyres for the classic machinery are…
It’s not everyday the government has good news for car owners. But in NSW, Australia, the NSW compulsory third party (CTP) scheme just had an overhaul. Most vehicle owners will get cheaper CTP – and a refund if they’ve overpaid. Drivers in NSW don’t need reminding they pay the highest…
Ah…the Chrysler 300 sedan. What a car! It exudes luxury and has Chrysler’s reputation for quality and fine workmanship written all over it. The 300 is one of the finest sedans in the automotive world. It can compete on any level with all the affluent international brands but comes with…
Picture courtesy motortrend.com The BMW i8 - continuing excellence The BMW i8 represents the epitome of German engineering by harnessing the combined power of an electric motor and a turbocharged mini engine, to produce staggering performance not normally found in hybrid vehicles. A carbonfibre body provides agility, safety and handling,…
Car Lease: is it for you? Cars are quick to depreciate. Your shiny new vehicle today, won’t have the same value after five years. Remember, a car’s value starts to drop as soon as you drive away from the dealer. And with that said, what can buyers do to protect…
Credit: Wikipedia The reaction was mixed when Google finally released its first self-driving prototype in 2014. The vehicle, which wouldn’t look out of place in the Pixar Cars movie, certainly wasn’t the futuristic design that many expected. In an interview with Forbes, designer YooJung Ahn claimed that this was the…
How satisfied are your customers when they leave? Few people see the value car parks carry. They can function as part of a specific business or as a parking area for various entities. In all scenarios they carry the potential to benefit a company or impact it negatively. This may seem…