1. Is my car safe to drive until a fix is issued?
The condition is rare and generally does not occur suddenly. It seems to occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or, in the worst case, [...]

With the onset of winter weather in many parts of the country, drivers are bracing themselves for potentially treacherous road conditions.
Bridgestone Americas, and its team of winter driving and tire experts, has these tips to help ease some of the anxiety that comes with getting behind the wheel during inclement weather.
From how to [...]

In the wake of recent flooding, CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles.
“Consumers should be aware that some businesses and individuals may try to sell salvaged and flood-damaged cars without revealing the vehicle history,” said Jason Day, Atlanta region vice president [...]

The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS)  (official name of the program) is a $1 billion government program that helps consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle from a participating dealer when they trade in a less fuel-efficient car or truck. The program is designed to energize the economy; boost auto sales and put safer, [...]

There has been a whole lot of news recently about GM and Chrysler bankruptcies and dealer closings, a bit lapsed in the background noise is the news of brand and model realignment which seems to be particularly acute at GM;
Chrysler / Fiat merger is still being consummated for clarity to emerge on their model line up.
Here is a quick review [...]

Liza Harmon, a high school student in Belmont, Mass., got her license as soon as she reached the legal age of 16. “In high school, having your parents drive you around isn’t all that cool anymore,” she explains.

But are her classmates good drivers? “When they’re with their parents, obviously they drive very carefully, as if [...]

One of the most sophisticated techniques and by far the hardest one to detect is Vehicle Cloning. Cloning is to vehicles what Identity thief is to people. Actually both are tied in some ways. Read on…
Cloning is a crime in which stolen vehicles assume the identity of non-stolen, legally owned, vehicles that are a similar make [...]

Gas prices are down but the economy sucks.
The Christmas bills will soon be coming in and we don’t know how long before the gas prices start heading right back up again.
If you job is anything like mine – living in suburbs and working in downtown – with a long back and forth commute – no [...]

We have always believed there is a good role for ethical dealers to add value to consumers in the auto market place. We particularly like CarMax for no hassles buying experience they present.
They just put out winterizing tips and we are including here for your benefit.
“The harsh winter weather can amplify hidden problems that aren’t [...]

While used cars at used car dealerships are cheaper, General Motors (GM) reports these types of dealerships may create more of a risk than a bargain compared to their own dealers.
GM has documented more than 400 hours of footage highlighting these risks and posted it on an interactive Web site (www.UsedCarAmbush.com). The video below includes [...]