If you’re making enhancements to your vehicle’s appearance, it’s likely that your first purchase will be new tires and wheels. This alteration alone can transform a car from “meh” to “yeah” without a huge labor investment. One of the more …
When you invest in a set of new tires for your car, you can make them last longer if you’re smart about how you drive. Proper maintenance also extends tire life. You can save money on tire replacement over your …
Routine maintenance is essential to ensuring your car’s best performance. Unfortunately, many vehicle owners focus on engine maintenance and forget to keep their tires, frame, and suspension in good condition. One of the most important steps to keeping your car …
As a long-time San Diego resident, you’re not accustomed to driving in harsh weather conditions. But this winter, you may be going on a long trip to visit family for the holidays. A winter road trip requires a bit more …
The term “rush hour” can strike fear into the heart of any driver. If you’re like most people, you dread the stress of navigating stop-and-go traffic. What you may not realize is that driving in heavy traffic can be hard on …
For centuries, humans have used different forms of transportation to get from one destination to another. In the ancient world, many dignitaries used litters (also called palanquins, sedan chairs, or kagos, depending on the country) to move around. These large, …
You already know you should change your car’s oil—or have it changed by a professional—every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. But if you’ve ever gone to the store to buy a new container of motor oil and seen the large variety of …
The right tires can completely change the handling of your car, from how quickly it comes to a stop to how smoothly it turns. However, the average vehicle owner may not know enough about his or her tire options to …
One of the first maintenance tricks that many car owners learn is the penny test. However, many individuals do not know how to properly test their tires using a penny or what the results mean. Tread depth is an important …
Almost all of the functions that your car performs are made possible by the battery. If the battery becomes damaged or worn out, the vehicle may not start at all, much less run safely and efficiently. Dead or dying batteries …