The average cost of a car repair has increased by 872% since 1969. Car repairs suck, and it seems like they always happen at the worst times when your budget is tighter than normal. With the average American vehicle needing over $1,100 dollars a year to just perform...
Car inspections are a fact of life if you don’t live in one of the 15 states (including our home state, Florida) where there are no formal car inspections of any kind for private vehicles. There are 3 primary types of car inspection: Safety: Designed to inspect the...
The low-tire pressure light -- that pesky orange light on your dashboard always seems to come on at the worst times -- when you are running late for work, stuck in traffic, or on a deserted road. I should know. About 2 months ago, I suffered a low...
The short answer is no, you can't mix tap water with engine coolant. Distilled water can work, but it is not ideal. Soft water is the best solution. We'll get into more detail below. We all know the oil in our cars has to be changed, but it’s less common...
The learners permit. It’s a right of passage that’s as important for your teenager as homecoming or prom. Getting a learner’s permit is the first step towards driving alone and unsupervised, followed by a learner’s license. Now if you’re a parent, or a soon to be...
