Extended Warranty Myths
Nov 14earn about the best-kept secrets of the auto extended warranty business. MYTH – You can only buy an extended warranty from the dealer who sold you the car. Most car dealers are middlemen who make their highest commissions on the financing and extended warranties they sell. They are going to want you to purchase your warranty from them when you buy your car, so it can be included with your...
How do I know when my car really needs a brake job?
Nov 14You need a “brake job” when your brake linings are worn down to the minimum acceptable thickness specified by the vehicle manufacturer or the applicable state agency in areas that set their own requirements. The only way to determine if new linings are required, therefore, is to inspect the brakes. You may also need a brake job if you’re having brake problems such as grabbing,...
How often should I change my oil?
Nov 14Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing the oil once a year or every 7,500 miles in passenger car and light truck gasoline engines. For diesel engines and turbocharged gasoline engines, the usual recommendation is every 3,000 miles or six months. If you read the fine print, however, you’ll discover that the once a year, 7,500 mile oil change is for vehicles that are driven under ideal...
Is Your Suspension Out of Whack?
Sep 07Is Your Suspension Out of Whack? By Matthew Wright, About.com Guide August 13, 2011 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS Suspension. All of the springs shocks, links, arms, and bars that keep your car rolling smoothly down the road. Your car’s suspension is a symphony of cushiony firmness, or at least you hope it is. When your suspension is out of whack, things can go downhill quickly. The...
Three Important Hot Weather Maintenance Tips
Aug 01Three Important Hot Weather Maintenance Tips By Matthew Wright, About.com Guide July 31, 2011 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS The weather has been brutally hot this past month, and not just in parts of the country we expect sizzling temps. From Death Valley to the Hudson Valley, we’re hot. The heat may make you and I uncomfortable, but we’re not alone. Your car is uncomfortable,...