One of the most unfortunate misconceptions of car ownership is that you can trust any mechanic or “expert” to perform routine maintenance on your vehicle. While many people possess the know-how and general understanding of what it takes to change the oil on your car, that does not necessary mean they are equipped to do it properly….
While some individuals come into car ownership with ease, others have to work hard and save up for years before they are able to put enough money down on the purchase of their new car. Whether you fall into the former or latter category of car owners, one thing is for certain – you value…
One of the most expensive aspects of owning a car, other than the initial point of purchase, is keeping up with expected costs. Getting the oil changed, taking care of regularly scheduled maintenance, and even keeping your gas tank full can be costly – not to mention tedious. Whether you are driving an older model…
Following the suggested regularly scheduled maintenance set forth by your vehicle’s manufacturer can mean the difference between driving you car for more than a decade, and having to replace it after only a few short years. Taking these steps to ensure the longevity of your vehicle might seem like a no-brainer, but many drivers allow…
Owning a vehicle comes with a great amount of responsibility. From passing your driver’s license test at sixteen, to signing the title on your first car, to having to deal with your first unexpected maintenance issue – car ownership can be one of the most rewarding and most frustrating things we ever do in…
Whether you are driving your car through the quiet countryside or challenging it against the bustle of Albany, NY, car filters are important to your car and crucial components that shouldn’t be neglected. Driving kicks up irritating and potentially dangerous airborne particles. These can harm the occupants of the vehicle and also the engine itself. As far as liquids…
When it comes to keeping your engine in top working condition, it’s no secret that few maintenance jobs offer more long-term benefits than a clean, regularly-drained fluid system, including the motor oil and transmission fluid lines. These critically important systems keep your engine properly lubricated and prevent damage during high-performance driving. But no…
Unless you’ve been living under some sort of rock for the past decade, you won’t find it at all surprising that the economy hasn’t been in a great place for a while now. Even despite the upturn we’ve seen in the past five years, wages have stayed relatively stagnant while prices have risen all around…
Just when we think things can’t get any better, any faster, or any more amazing, Chevy comes along and proves us dead wrong time and time again – and, surprisingly, it’s not because of the new 2016 Chevy Malibu. This time it’s with the Camaro ZL1, an impressive and stylish modern muscle car, which – back in 2015…
Buying a used car for the first time can be a bit nervewracking. Regardless of whether you’ve previously purchased a new vehicle, the used-car-buying process can be significantly different because your purchasing priorities will likely shift when you pursue a pre-owned vehicle, with your focus trained on the car’s dependability and cost of ownership. Now,…
