In 2010, Ford decided to enhance their CrewCab F-150 4×4, essentially making a legal, off-road racing truck. This was particularly innovative, and the resulting SVT Raptor had little competition. That was until this past year, when the engineers at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and Southern Comfort Automotive decided to produce a Chevrolet alternative: the Chevy Silverado Reaper. As…
Hey, we’ve all done it. We neglect our tires, assuming the powerful hunks of rubber can withstand any obstacle in their way. Sure, this works for a little while, as tires are designed to endure bad road conditions, bad weather and bad drivers. However, if you expect your tires to go through the ringer everyday,…
You may know that the Silverado is one of the most popular Chevy trucks for sale right now, but you might not know that the truck shares its name with a trim level that was first introduced back in 1975. The Chevy C/K pickup and the Suburban SUV both offered a Silverado trim before the…
You may know about Chevy’s reputation for dependability, but you may not realize just how hard won that reputation is for Chevy trucks. Sure, you may think that your Chevy will last you 150,000 miles or so — maybe 200,000 if you’re really lucky and take good care of the truck. Yet, you can actually…
The Chevrolet S-Series may be gone, but it certainly hasn’t been forgotten. Even though production in North America ended in 2004 (and production in Brazil ended in 2012), the series still lives on in the Chevrolet Colorado, which shares the S-10 name. When searching for used Chevy trucks, buyers often have two options. They can…
When enthusiasts hear words like “special” or “limited edition”, “rare” or “collection addition” ears perk up and wallets open. When that collector is one who enjoy cars and trucks, the stakes get high as nostalgia gets deep. There simply is no price one can put on the love and devotion that all American’s share for…
When it comes time to get service on your vehicle, you have a few options. Some people do a lot of the work themselves. Others visit a local mechanic. And then there are those who have a relationship with their dealer’s service department. While there is nothing wrong with putting all your trust in your…
As you begin to shop for a Chevrolet Silverado, you will soon realize there are many models to choose from. Here is an important question to answer: will you be using your truck for work? If so, you should immediately check out the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, one of the most heavy duty Chevy trucks…
When it comes to cars and the environment, the focus tends to revolve around alternative-fuel options offered by hybrid, hybrid plug-in, and electric cars. But what is often overlooked is how to address the tire waste that clogs landfills to the detriment of the environment. Fortunately, since the early 1990s, there has been a significant…
Buying tires in Albany, NY is enough to drive some people crazy. Others, however, those who know which steps to follow, never run into trouble along the way. They know what they are looking for, where to find the best deal, and how to put this process in the past once and for all. It…
