If you are the owner of a Ford vehicle, you might have come to notice a curious, yet somewhat concerning message displayed upon your car, truck, or SUV’s dash. Ford owners the world over have been greeted by a “Service AdvanceTrac” message at one point or another during daily commutes. AdvanceTrac problems are commonly described … Read more
Have you seen a Mercedes rolling around, but it looks a little… off? Yeah, it looks like a Mercedes still, but there’s something different, something a bit more special about it. Then, before you know it, it takes off with a guttural THWUMPERRRR and it’s so much faster than you expected. You may also notice … Read more
The occasional accident is an unfortunate, yet often unavoidable, part of spending time behind the wheel of a car. While some might drive their entire lives without experiencing so much as a fender bender, most motorists have been involved in at least one accident at some point throughout the years. As most are well aware, … Read more
Sunroof versus moonroof. How are they the same? How are they different? It’s not as straightforward as it may sound. Let’s first look at some background in this regard. Then we’ll consider the numerous sunroof (moonroof) types and how one of them might best fit your future automobile needs. Sunroof History The automobile was initially … Read more
Whether you’re trying to save a few bucks at the pump or emit a few less hydrocarbons, everyone is looking for ways to use less fuel. While we all know that idling uses fuel, most of us aren’t quite sure how much it uses or what that means for our wallets. So, we took the … Read more
Over a period of years, a vehicle’s brake pads slowly wear out, eventually requiring replacement. This leads an untold number of consumers every year to venture to their nearest auto parts store, in search of replacement brake pads. While many would think that the matter of choosing a set of brake pads for their vehicle … Read more
Sometimes, your car just won’t start or it stops working in the middle of an intersection. You may hear strange sounds as the car slowly grinds to a halt, or you can’t turn your steering wheel because the security lock has been turned on. All of these scenarios mean your car has “broken down”, but … Read more
With newer cars, it’s an eventuality. You’re going to look down at your dash or steering wheel and see a control you don’t fully understand. Don’t fret it. With all of the innovations that manufacturers are plugging into new cars at breakneck speed, it can be hard to keep up. One of the newer and … Read more
Owned and driven an automobile for a few years? If so, you have likely faced the torment of a bad battery. Your car’s battery is implicated in getting you off to a good drive to work, to the store or just for a ride in the country. When that battery fails or even begins to … Read more
You’ve always wanted a sports car. Something with feeling, soul, sound, and acceleration. Now, you’ve finally saved up enough to afford one and want to make the best choice possible. For 2020 and into 2021, there are a lot of candidates worthy of your consideration. They are listed in no particular order along with their … Read more