Archive for the 'Car Care' Category

Alert - Aged Tires pose a Driving Hazard?

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Abc News found retailers selling aged tires as brand new
There is a misinformation in the tire industry that as long as the tire has never been on a car that tire is considered brand new and safe. But ABC News did a coverage where they went undercover and followed the tire industries guidelines and discovered [...]

Driving Safety Tip Reminder Take it Easy on the Road

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Just as Fall is kicking in and slowly transitioning to Winter I just wanted to remind those who may not have had rain for months that now that the weather is getting colder and the floor is getting wetter that safe driving measures need to be taken.
If you’re from an area that gets sporadic rain [...]

Carefully consider what car you’re buying, especially from a dying brand

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/20/autos/buying_a_dying_brand/index.htm?postversion=2008102212
Buying a car that is made by a company that doesn’t have a strong financial backing may cost you more than just the price of the car, it could mean heavy depreciation when the company folds. If the car company is bought out by another company than the warranty should still stick, but don’t expect [...]

6 things you should never say to a car salesman

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

http://money.cnn.com/2008/07/02/autos/dont_tell_salesman/index.htm
1. I love, love, love this car
2. I need to get a car by tomorrow
3. I need a monthly payment of…
4. My trade-in’s outside
5. I don’t know anything about leasing
6. My credit’s a little spotty
And I would like to add my own, just do some research about the car or cars that you are interested [...]

Eight Steps to a Healthy Car

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/lifesoul/0,21770,687891,00.html

Get Better Gas Mileage

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,688376,00.html

6 million car tire stems recalled

Friday, June 13th, 2008

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/12/defective.tires/index.html
Another recalled item coming straight out of China, this time it has to do with the tire stems that they produced, with improper mixing of the compounds. They are said to be cracking within six months of use.
Model No. TR413 — manufactured between July and November 2006.

Twelve car cleaning myths

Friday, June 13th, 2008

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/13/aa.car.cleaning.myths/index.html
These are twelve common car cleaning myths, they include:
Dishwashing detergent is safe to use as a car wash.
There is no difference between polishing and waxing.
Machine polishers damage the paint finish.
Waxing can remove swirl marks.
Read on to find out more about what you have heard to be true.