- Creative Carpooling, D.C. Style
Many people sing the praises of carpooling, for many different reasons Most people agree carpooling is a good thing because it reduces the amount of gasoline and oil consumed, thereby conserving the Earth’s limited resources - Choosing A Car Seat That Is Compatible With Your Vehicle
If you are having a baby, you know you need a car safety seat for the child If you have begun your research, you may know a bit about weight limits and rear-facing versus front-facing - How To Avoid Purchasing A Flood-Damaged Vehicle
Although it is in your best interest to purchase a used car as opposed to saddling yourself with the huge monthly payment and insurance rates inherent in buying a new car, there are certain things one must consider when taking the plunge You have to consider what has happened to the car during its lifetime with its previous owner – or owners, as the case may be - Where Are All The Hybrid Cars?
When hybrid cars first hit the market, they were touted as the vehicle that was going to take us into the future Finally, every science fiction writer’s dream had come true – a fuel-efficient car - Car Buying Tips For Women
For a woman buying a car alone, the experience falls somewhere south of having a root canal on the pleasure scale Female car buyers often have to endure a subtle – and sometimes not so subtle – discrimination - Tips On Selling Your Vehicle
Many car buyers opt to sell their car themselves rather than haggle with the dealer over trade allowance and muddy the waters Selling a car can be a lot of work, but there are some things you can do to make your vehicle much more marketable and get a better price - Fix That Flat: Common Sense Tips For Using A Tire Jack
When you need to jack your car up to change a tire, it may not always be under ideal conditions Regardless of whether you're on the side of a highway or in the relative comfort of your own garage, the process of lifting a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds entails some risk - Economical And Affordable Green Automotive Technology
Although hybrid cars are the rage, and there are all kinds of alternative energy sources on the horizon, hybrids are cost prohibitive, usually ranging $3000 to $7000 more than the gas only version of that model However, instead of changing fuel sources, some automotive companies have been using a new type of transmission to improve fuel economy, lower emissions, and actually make vehicles faster without adding to the sticker price - Warranties And Add-Ons Defined
After you have picked out your car and agreed on a price, you must go into the business or finance office, also called F&I, whether you have your own financing or not, to complete the transaction In addition to preparing the necessary paperwork and trying to finance your purchase, you will also be offered several different packages and add-ons for your new vehicle - Fuel-miser Driving Tips
If you drive to work every day, chances are that keeping your gas tank full is getting somewhat pricey Increasing numbers of people are considering alternative ways to commute, including carpooling and various forms of public transportation - Have Car, Will Travel: Vacations By Car
With vacation season in full force, you may be planning a getaway of your own Once you've figured out where you're going, you have to decide on how to get there - Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Pros And Cons
In the past few years, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have been getting a lot of press, both good and bad As with any new technology—that is, any technology newly offered to the public—there are proponents and opponents to the wide use of HEVs - Hybrid vs. Diesel
In these days of soaring gas prices, it seems that everyone is looking to increase their gas mileage In the past, those looking to drive the most fuel-efficient vehicle had just one option: diesel trucks and cars - Icebound No More: Getting Your Car Unstuck
If you've done much driving in wintry weather, at some point your vehicle has probably been stuck on ice or snow You might get stuck, but there are some tricks to getting your car moving again - Increasing Your Gas Mileage
Ever-increasing gas prices have led many people to try just about anything to increase the gas mileage of their vehicles Print ads and TV infomercials hawking products “guaranteed” to increase your mileage by 20%, 30% or more abound - Why You Should Consider Leasing A Vehicle
Is your current vehicle paid off, do you plan to pay it off, have you ever paid a vehicle off If you answered ‘no’ to these questions, you may be able to save a lot of money or drive a very upscale vehicle, if not both, by leasing - 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 1970’s, it has been known that the testing methods were not reflective of real world driving conditions and are more effective in comparing mileage between different models than determining actual fuel economy - No-Haggle Dealerships: Are They Really A Better Deal?
For most people, the idea of haggling for a new car leaves them with a sinking feeling It seems that no matter how much we learn about the car, the options and the pricing, we are never quite certain that we have actually gotten the best deal - On The Horizon: Future Fuels
Between elevated gasoline prices (which show every indication of staying that way) and the current concern about the environmental impacts of vehicle emissions, you've probably been hearing a lot of discussion about the use of "alternative fuels" It sounds like a good idea, you think - Picking A Car
For many people, the process of buying a vehicle, whether it is new or used, is a nerve wracking experience Vehicles are typically the second biggest purchase most people make, and it can be tough to decide which vehicle would be best for you with car salespeople try to hustle you - Saving Your Sanity: Keeping Your Kids Occupied In The Car
Even in these days of MP3 players and portable DVD players, keeping kids occupied during long car rides can still be a challenge After a few hours of songs and movies, the plaintive cries of “We’re bored - The Smooth Commute: Forming A Well-Oiled Carpool
With the recent elevated prices for gasoline, sharing rides to work is an increasingly popular way to save money on fuel If you have decided you'd like to begin carpooling or hop into an existing one, here are a few rules of thumb to keep your group free of conflict and running smoothly:
1 - Sticker Or Invoice: How Much Should You Pay For Your Next New Car?
For most of us, the idea of buying a new car fills our hearts with dread We nervously approach the salesperson - Teaching Your Teen To Drive: Theory, Mechanics, And Practice
When you spend part of every day behind the wheel of your car, it can be easy to take the act of driving for granted You may have forgotten how much time and training went into making you a competent driver - Top Ten Coolest Features In Affordable Cars
We don’t have flying cars yet, but super expensive luxury and sports cars can already park themselves, adjust the window tint, or automatically slam the brakes to prevent an accident While those options haven’t filtered down to the majority of vehicles yet, here are some amazing car features in ordinary vehicles that keep you safe, make driving easier, or are just plain cool - Torque And Horsepower Ratings How They Affect Performance And Their Relevance In Comparing Models
How many times have you heard someone say, that car has such-and-such horsepower, and wondered what that actually means One has to wonder what kind of horse is used as a benchmark and what that means when you step on the gas pedal - Trip Preps: Seven Easy Steps To A Safer Road-trip
Okay, you’ve made the decision: you’re going on a cross-country vacation, and instead of renting a car, you’ll be taking your own Take these few simple precautions to ensure that your trip is as safe and enjoyable as possible:
1) Plan your trip strategically - Advantages Of Leasing A Vehicle
There are a number of reasons to consider leasing a vehicle and, of course, a number of reasons to consider buying a vehicle These reasons are very different from one another because, naturally, buying a car is significantly different from leasing a vehicle - Avoiding Car Accidents
The truth is that almost all traffic accidents are avoidable There are a number of things that individual drivers can do and a number of things that individual drivers can avoid doing that can make driving easier, safer, and more fun - Car Insurance Myths
Learning about insurance coverage can be confusing, even with the most comprehensive information and the most detailed accounts of policies Regardless of how much information is out there, the bigger concern is how much misinformation exists regarding car insurance
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