Friday, December 16, 2011

Don't Get Taken For A Ride…How to Buy A Good Used Car.




Buying a used car frequently makes perfect sense. Sure, new cars come with a warranty, but that warranty comes at a price, and the moment the car leaves the showroom, it's value depreciates rapidly.  Also, insurance on newer vehicles is quite a bit more expensive than on used vehicles, and that is one cost that few purchasers take into account.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Build Yourself A Roadside Emergency Kit


No matter how well you care for your car, eventually everyone ends up broken down on the side of the road. It could be an overheating problem, a flat tire due to roadside debris, or something impossible to predict. Whatever the cause, you need to be prepared to keep you and your family as safe as possible, especially in the cold winter months.

How To Survive Till Punxsutawney Phil Emerges from his Lair: Winter Driving Tips



Clear Off Your Vehicle and Warm up Your Car:
Clear ALL snow and ice from your vehicle before you leave. We have all seen someone peaking through a small cleared area in their windshield—don’t be one of those people, you know who you are!

The Best Car-Related Holiday Gifts


Do I Need New Shocks And Struts?

It is important to know the signs that indicate that your vehicle’s shocks and struts need to be replaced. If you don’t replace them when it is needed, it can lead to serious damage to your vehicle.




I Failed The Emissions Test… Now What?

Your vehicle may have failed because it exceeded one or more of the allowable emissions limits established by the state for that vehicle. Or, it may have failed for visible smoke or missing emissions control equipment such as the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, or gas cap.




Emissions Testing In Colorado


Controlling tailpipe emissions is considered important in the United States and growing around the world except for a few tough holdouts. If the U.S. is so serious about regulating automotive emission controls and controlling tailpipe emissions, why do many states require no testing at all?