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About Me

A few years ago, I was in the market for a new car, and my neighbor mentioned that a friend of a friend was selling their used car. I took a look and a quick test drive and committed, even though I knew next-to-nothing about cars and my gut was telling me to beware. Long story short, a week later I found myself on the side of the road, waiting for a tow. Later, a mechanic told me that I had a blown engine that would require thousands of dollars in repair. This could have been avoided if I had done more research into the used car I was buying. Since then, I've done a lot of research into auto problems, and I take my car to my trusted mechanic regularly. This blog was born in hopes that someone else could be saved from my past stupidity.

Latest Posts

The Value In Keeping Your 20+ -Year-Old Toyota

24 February 2017

With all the fancy model cars, listing a range of …

4 Ways To Cool Down Your RV

22 February 2016

Traveling in a RV is an economic method of seeing …

Flushing Your Radiator To Extend Its Life

16 January 2016

Your vehicle relies on the radiator to keep the co …

Things To Know When Choosing Motor Oil For Your Fleet Vehicles

28 December 2015

When buying motor oil for your fleet vehicles, the …

Slow Engine Turnover In A Car: Why It Happens

10 December 2015

Have you noticed that it takes a little longer for …

The Value In Keeping Your 20+ -Year-Old Toyota

24 February 2017
Categories: Automotive, Blog

With all the fancy model cars, listing a range of high flown gadgetry, it is a wonder that there are still old cars on the road. However, it is estimated that the average age of the cars that are still in active use on the roads is about 11.5 years old. While that may be true, a car that is 20 years or older can appear as a true dinosaur in our modern times as more than 15 million people feel the need to keep buying newer versions of cars each year. Read More

4 Ways To Cool Down Your RV

22 February 2016
Categories: , Blog

Traveling in a RV is an economic method of seeing the country. Unfortunately, staying cool in a RV can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. However, there are steps you can take to keep your RV cool so you and your family can more fully enjoy your adventures. Find the Best Parking Where you park your RV matters when it comes to controlling the temperature inside of the vehicle. To reduce the amount of sun rays beaming down on your RV, try to park in shady areas. Read More

Flushing Your Radiator To Extend Its Life

16 January 2016
Categories: Automotive, Blog

Your vehicle relies on the radiator to keep the components of the engine cool. Eventually, the coolant inside the radiator will need to be changed or it will become acidic or ineffective which will cause the entire cooling system to stop working. To protect your vehicle's cooling system, flush and refill the radiator. How often does a radiator need to be flushed and refilled? Generally speaking, your radiator shouldn't need to be flushed more than every 40,000-60,000 miles or every other year – whichever the vehicle reaches first. Read More

Things To Know When Choosing Motor Oil For Your Fleet Vehicles

28 December 2015
Categories: Automotive, Blog

When buying motor oil for your fleet vehicles, the most important thing to do is go by the vehicle user manual recommendations. You can save money by knowing what is important and what is not when making your purchase. More expensive is not always best, but it's sometimes safer to pay a little more for quality. Brand Name Vs. Generic Motor Oil All oil sold in the U.S. must go through quality standards testing by the American Petroleum Institute. Read More

Slow Engine Turnover In A Car: Why It Happens

10 December 2015
Categories: Automotive, Blog

Have you noticed that it takes a little longer for your car engine to crank up than it used to? The problem your car is experiencing may be due to the engine being damaged, but it can also be the result of a malfunctioning radiator. Discover below why a malfunctioning radiator can affect the engine, as well as how to get a new engine on a budget. Why Does a Malfunctioning Radiator Affect Engine Turnover in a Car? Read More

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