Family trips are one of the ways for a family to spend time together and enjoy each others company while driving on the road. The journey could bring the family to a camp site, to a grand parents house, or to an amusement park. Or it could be anywhere else. Although there are various reactions...
If you have been in the market for a new car recently, you may have seen advertisements and articles about the new hybrid cars. These automobiles sound quite attractive on the surface, since they can get up to 20-30 more miles to the gallon than their traditional counterparts. Many of the big...
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid has been created by the Ford Motor Company so as to be able to build a better world. In fact, build a better world are the exact words used by the company upon describing the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. And one of the latest models for this vehicle has been refreshed...
New EPA Tests And Formulas Expected To Reduce Fuel Economy Estimates
For decades new car buyers have complained that their fuel economy has not measured up to the EPA estimates on the window sticker. Since the EPA began providing mileage estimates in the 1970s, it has been known that the...
In 2006, when IntelliChoice, a California-based information company that specifically studies automobiles and the ongoing cost of vehicle ownership, recognized the 2006 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger, Ascender 5-Passenger, i-280 Pickup and i-350 Pickup as among the top in their class for low cost,...
New car research is much easier today then in the past. The use of the Internet has changed the way people buy cars. Not only with researching the cars, but in finding the availability of dealers vehicles and taking virtual tours of the vehicles. There are few items to keep in mind when getting...
Buying a new car and need a loan? Well, if you have ever purchased a used or new car before, you know exactly what to do, however, for those who haven’t, you may not realize all that you need to do to get a loan. The first step to purchasing a new car is to check your credit rating. Make...
When you are looking for a car you are looking for the best deal possible that can save you tons of money. Well, there are definitely a lot of deals out there and you can save up to thousands of dollars. The basic trick is knowing where to look so that you can get exactly what you want. Everyone...
Over all my years of driving the one thing that still causes me the most concern is when I hear a new noise. This drives me particularly crazy every spring. After months of having the windows rolled up it’s very disconcerting when you first roll down the window to get a whiff of that fresh...
What is the Difference between Mud Flaps, Splash or Mud Guards?
Call them what you want, mud flaps, splash aprons, splash or mud guards, the piece of material that is attached to the wheel well and sole purpose is to defray and minimize the spray or splash of water, mud, snow, rocks....
Nerf Bars And Truck Side Steps – One Leg Up On the Others With 5 Main Features
Side tubes, nerf bars, step bars, running boards. Whatever you call ’em, they look great and work even better. The need for side steps has grown as trucks and SUVs have gotten taller. You’ll...
Some people call them Nerf Bars, others call them Step Bars; my mother calls them “those shiny tubes.” Whatever you call them, they’re an item that many people overlook in their quest for truck greatness.
Whether you’re looking for convenience, protection, or...