Maintenance
It's More Expensive Than Ever To Run Your Car: AAA
Car maintenance, insurance, and repair costs have gone up again, with AAA putting the average tab for upkeep at more than $9,000. A new study from AAA shows that car operating costs for the average family sedan increased nearly two percent over year-ago levels, to slightly more than 60 cents per...
Your 7-Point Checklist For Hurricane Season
If you live along the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, you know what June 1 means: it's time to add Weather Underground to your bookmarks and prepare for another hurricane season... June 1, 2012 by Richard Read
Average Cost Of Car Ownership Creeps Up To $8,946 Per Year
Looking for a new car? You're probably taking a long hard look at window stickers, vetting rides based on their suggested retail prices. And that's all well and good, but... May 1, 2012 by Richard Read
Need A Car Mechanic? With RepairPal, A Higher Chance Of Satisfaction
If your family is typical, it's quite likely that you have at least one vehicle in the garage or driveway that's well over a decade old. In recent years—due probably as... May 1, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
Cost Of Owning A Car Goes Up
If it seems like owning the family car is costing more money these days, it is. A new study by AAA finds that the average yearly costs to own and operate a sedan rose 1.9... April 30, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Chrysler & Mopar Launch Site For Car Owners At 2011 LA Auto Show
Looking for a digital owner's manual for your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram vehicle? How about an easy way to order replacement parts or customized gear for your ride?... November 14, 2011 by Richard Read
A Million Miles, Fifteen Years And A Honda Accord
The average American driver racks up 13,476 miles per year on their odometer. That makes “Million-Mile” Joe, of Norway, Maine, well above average; Joe has... June 16, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 4
CR: Mini, Hyundai Dealerships Offer Best Repair Cost
If you have a Mini or an Acura, you're nearly as likely to find satisfaction with repairs at the dealership as if you were to go to an independent shop. But if you own a Kia... May 17, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Check Engine Light On? Keep Driving, And It Could Cost Much More
Some people, who are otherwise paragons of fiscal responsibility, can live in a state of denial about one thing in particular: that bright orange check-engine dashboard light... May 2, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Tip: As Snow Melts And Potholes Emerge, Look Out For Vehicle Damage
This has been a particularly harsh winter—not just for people, but for vehicles. Even if you and your vehicle made it through the black ice, snow squalls, and... March 2, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Frugal Shopper: No, Hybrids Don't Cost More To Repair And Maintain
Hybrids like the 2011 Toyota Prius cost more to repair and maintain, right? It would seem, given all the additional technical complexity and computational wizardry in... November 24, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 6
Five Winter-Holiday Driving Tips From A Million-Miler
Stay alert, be patient, and be prepared. It's sage advice to keep in mind at every step as we head toward another busy holiday season. And as many of us soon hurriedly pack... November 15, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Great Car Advice: Winter Car Maintenance
You may have to gird yourself mentally for the long, cold slog, but getting your car ready for winter is no big deal. All you have to do is pay attention to the most... November 12, 2010 by John DeCostanza
Free Maintenance Added To All 2011 Lincoln Models
If you buy a new Lincoln, you'll probably feel a little less nickled-and-dimed at the dealership: Lincoln has added a Complimentary Maintenance Program to its entire lineup... November 11, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Today at High Gear Media: Drowsy Driving, Alfa-Jeep, and Putin
Before you hit the road, check yourself: are you sleepy? Try a nap, or risk becoming part of the 17 percent of drivers who cause accidents through drowsy driving... November 9, 2010 by Marty Padgett
Do You Tip Your Mechanic?
A review of a book about tipping offered at North Jersey included some guidelines about how to treat your mechanic. This brought up the subject of auto repair facility... November 1, 2010 by John DeCostanza 3
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