Do you have a friend or relative who keeps an unkempt or dirty household? Perhaps they don’t clean up as rigorously as they should. Maybe they don’t pick clothing up off of the floor or mow their lawn. Or, they leave dirty dishes in the sink for … [Read more...] about Gasoline Etiquette, Fueling, and Avoiding Contaminated Gas to Save Money
Because of various dangerous driving situations I've been in, I make a conscious habit of driving with my sunglasses whenever it is a sunny day. It is a habit for me to leave them in the car. A few years ago, I had a horrifying experience where I was … [Read more...] about Tips for Surviving in Dangerous Driving Situations
I am not an expert gearhead. It is a big regret I have in life. I wish that I could just fix every problem that occurs in my car. But I can’t. Like most people, whenever a minor or major issue arises with my car, I automatically take it to the … [Read more...] about DIY Car Repair – Air Filters
Do you know what a parking pawl is? I didn’t either until I learned that I had to stop forgetting to engage my parking brake. When I park on level surfaces and need to make quick stops, I sometimes forget to do this. I always engage it when I park … [Read more...] about Bad Driving Habits That Increase Your Repair Bill and Cost You Money
Hydroplaning is like a random horror movie scenario that can occur during many kinds of driving conditions. Basically, the tire treads on your car begin gliding uncontrollably on layers of water or oil on top of a street or road. The car’s wheels … [Read more...] about This Is Why You Need a Tire Rotation Schedule
I have a relative, whom I won’t name, who was obsessed with speeding and taxing the limitations of his cars. When he was young and started buying cars, he didn’t even understand that it was important to change the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, … [Read more...] about New Car Tips for the Break-In Period
