Starting last fall with the rollout of 2008 models, all new vehicles are required by federal law to come equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to give drivers a warning when tire pressure drops significantly.
However, those new-fangled gadgets are not a replacement for your old-fashioned tire gauge, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), […]

We all need cars to drive to and from work and just to get around in general. However, sometimes our cars break down or we get in wrecks and we need certain auto parts. If you’ve ever searched for auto parts for your car, you’ve probably noticed how expensive they can be. How can you […]

Are you driving around in a vehicle that’s an accident waiting to happen? If you have chips or cracks in your windshield, the answer may be “Yes.”
A lot of people ignore chips and cracks that are not in the driver’s line of sight because they figure they are no big deal, but that’s a big […]

With much of the country enjoying unseasonably warm weather, it might be easy to forget that winter — and the weather challenges that come with the season — will be here before we know it. Before the weather gets unbearable, now is a good time to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter.
“Be […]

Whether you’re hauling for work or for play, it’s important to protect all the gear that goes into your truck bed. Truck owners frequently use their vehicles to haul all kinds of cargo that could potentially be damaged or stolen.
“People invest a lot of time and money into the equipment they use,” says Peter May, […]

By J. C. Carroll
(NC)-For every dollar spent on maintaining your vehicle, you stand to keep six dollars in your pocket, claims a recent study in the automotive industry.
“The report, released at the 2000 Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar, showed that for the 8,000 vehicles studied, $1.2 million was spent and $7.5 million was saved,” says Freeman […]

(NC)-Most of us are safety conscious drivers and we want our vehicles to be safe for us to travel in, no matter what their age. But if you keep your vehicle for more than four or five years in a harsh climate like ours, it will inevitably start to show signs of deterioration. Rust is […]

(ARA) - Face it — dusty, unpaved roads are a way of life for rural and urban dwellers. In fact, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2005, over 1.4 million miles of public roads in the United States were unpaved — more than 1,800 times the length of California.
The fine dust particles that […]

(NC)-You don’t have to buy a new vehicle every three or four years if you take proper care of the one you’ve got. Freeman Young, president of Krown Rust Control Systems, offers these tips for keeping your automobile looking its best and performing well for many years:
. Have your car treated annually to prevent rust, […]

(NC)-While snow and ice are a familiar part of life for most Canadians, there are a few simple precautions every driver should remember before heading out in the cold. According to the experts at Uniroyal Tire, these driving tips could save you time and money while helping keep you safe.
. Drive slowly and cautiously. Approach […]