Black ice may not be called black because it’s some kind of dark ghost that haunts your winter driving. However, if such nomenclature were based on that, there would be no solid ground upon which to object. Click if you missed PART 1 or PART 2 of this article. Driving on ice – The black Read on! →
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Electronic vehicles are riding the crest of the green transportation wave, and wireless EV charging is among the more exciting associated technologies. The convenience of abandoning wires and plugs is obvious, but some critics have questioned how efficient wireless charging can be. According to the Detroit Free Press, however, a Morrisville, N.C., start-up called Evatran Read on! →
Pay attention to your check engine light
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Your car’s check engine light isn’t there merely for visual entertainment during your Sunday drive. While the “Car Guys” Click and Clack may joke that the best solution is a piece of duct tape, the truth is that a car owner should pay attention to the warning. It’s important to understand what the check engine Read on! →
The best cars for big people
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One size car does not fit all. However, if you’re a large person, these cars may be the right fit for you. They represent both quality and value, all the while providing the kind of roominess a larger person needs. Chevy Equinox 2LT The Chevy Equinox 2LT is highly adjustable, a necessity for large drivers Read on! →
How to change a cabin air filter (Pt. 2)
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Changing your car’s cabin air filter isn’t a difficult job. It’s an important job because it helps your air conditioner and heater to work more efficiently, and more importantly, it helps you breathe easier while you’re operating your vehicle. CLICK HERE if you missed the beginning of this article. Is it hard to replace a Read on! →
The best days to buy a dealership car
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It’s well known that just about everything at a car dealership is negotiable. The fact that your car purchase may be negotiable, though, means that there is strategy involved. There are times that are better than others to buy a car. Making sure that you are approaching a car salesman at the right time is Read on! →
If you know how to change a flat tire, you’ve achieved one of the basic steps in automotive literacy and have my permission to pat yourself on the back for a moment. If you don’t know how to change a flat tire, however, there’s no time like the present to learn. Most us aren’t driving Read on! →
Let’s just say that you’re having a little bit of trouble with a leaky sunroof. It pops, it scrapes and it cries. You love water, but not all over your head, lap and the leather upholstery of your sweet baby on wheels. Work must be done immediately, as winter is on its way. Here’s some Read on! →
Timing belts and timing chains are kind of like gravity, in an odd way; for the most part you never see or hear them, but things wouldn’t work without them. It’s one of the most vital pieces of an engine and as such, the unaware should be made aware. Timing belts vs timing chains Some Read on! →
If you’ve been following Car Deal Expert’s series on basic maintenance and care of your vehicle, you’ve learned some essential elements of car care that will help keep your vehicle running for all of its natural span. Here are some additional tips for dealing with engine oil, filters, valves, spark plugs, hoses and belts. Remember, Read on! →