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Today at High Gear Media: Big BMW Recall, Wallace and Gromit
Daylight savings time ends soon--do you know how to drive more safely in the dark? [TheCarConnection] BMW is recalling more than 150,000 vehicles with its in-line six engines for emissions and safety fixes. [MotorAuthority] On the turbo roll, how can forced-induction engines make better power? We...
AutoMD Survey Sheds Light On DIY Market
The results of an AutoMD survey of 2800 car owners supports financial information reported here in September. The idea is that more people are repairing their own cars as a... October 15, 2010 by John DeCostanza 1
Getting Ready For Winter Driving: Five Things To Remember
Leaves are falling, nights are cooler, and, in some parts of the country, it could be just a couple weeks until that first frost or surprise snowfall. It's time to get... October 14, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 3
CR: Plenty Of Good High-Performance Tire Choices On A Budget
Many affordable new models today, like the MazdaSpeed3, Mini Cooper S, or Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, offer handling and roadholding that's remarkably close to that of much... October 13, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Today at High Gear Media: Tesla, SLK, Audi Quattro and RatCar
Tesla strutted its stuff for our jaded green-car reporters earlier this week. Do you think it's a startup, or not? [GreenCarReports] What's your best bet on a new-car deal... October 8, 2010 by Marty Padgett
Where To Repair When Your Dealership Is Gone
By my math, there are or soon will be nearly 2100 less auto dealers among the General Motors, Chrysler and Lincoln-Mercury brands. That's a lot of suede-shoed salesmen on the... October 8, 2010 by John DeCostanza 1
Complimentary Maintenance For All New Toyota, Scion Models
Toyota has announced that all new 2010 and 2011 Toyota and Scion models will come with complimentary scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or... October 7, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Commentary: One More Full-Service Gas Station Closes, For Good
The story was from the Chippewa Herald in Wisconsin, but it could have been from Baltimore, Maryland, or San Mateo, California, or maybe Lawton, Oklahoma. The story line... October 5, 2010 by John DeCostanza
How To Avoid The Repair Run Around
Not everyone has a good way of selecting auto mechanics. And there's every reason to be suspicious of motive when you go into a repair shop without much knowledge on your... September 29, 2010 by John DeCostanza 1
Settlement Addresses Engine-Sludge Issue In Audi A4, VW Passat
A settlement made by the U.S. District Court in Boston could affect owners of 1997-2004 Audi A4 and 1998-2004 Volkswagen Passat models with the 1.8-liter turbocharged... September 28, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 6
Diesel To Veggie Oil Spawns A Unique Garage
Farhad Ghafarzade is an auto repair shop owner who understands the demographic he serves. According to a profile at Enzymepdx, he is well aware of the intimidation that... September 27, 2010 by John DeCostanza
5 Cooling System Checks For Winter Driving
There is no system in a car so climate sensitive as the cooling system. Whether it is summer or winter, the cooling system either rolls with the punches or gets knocked out... September 27, 2010 by John DeCostanza
Car Trivia: Five Secret Warning Lights in Your Car
There are a number of things that everyone who drives a car knows. These would include that the headlight switch is always to the left of the steering wheel and that the... September 19, 2010 by John DeCostanza 2
Arizona Woman Repairs Cars With a Conscience
In its list of five money-saving results of the recession, Bankrate's The 2010 Frugal Living Guide advises readers on “Finding Better Mechanics.” It's timely... September 17, 2010 by John DeCostanza 3
Today at High Gear Media: 2011 Dodge Durango, Sorento SX and Civic
Dodge calls its 2011 Durango a "performance SUV." Does that mean an SRT8 suffix is a-comin'? [MotorAuthority] We've driven the 2011 Kia Sorento SX--the one with the... September 2, 2010 by Marty Padgett
Why Choose A Foreign Car?
If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ve probably heard arguments both for and against foreign cars. Some people will swear up and down that buying domestic... September 1, 2010 by Chad Fisher 3
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