Sometimes, car commercials and other ads throw around all kinds of jargon. Some of it you know, some of it you may not. So, let’s talk about the difference between powertrain and drivetrain, words you may encounter if you’re looking for a new car. The powertrain in a vehicle is composed of everything […]
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Difference Between Gasoline Grades
Difference Between Gasoline Grades When you pull up to the gas station in the United States, you typically see three different choices. In many regions of the United States, excluding parts of the mountainous western United States, regular gas has an octane rating of 87, midgrade gas has an octane rating of 89, and premium […]
How Does Down Payment Affect Monthly Payment?
When buying a vehicle, it is important to consider your overall price. In addition to the overall price of the vehicle, you need decide the amount of money that you can afford to put down and how much you want to pay per month. All three factors are important in determing how much the vehicle […]
Family Day Trips in Indy
Recently, I discussed some fun weekend getaways from families. This week, I’m sticking to the same theme. Summer is all about making memories that will last. This summer, we should all do whatever we can to make our family time something to be remembered. Even small trips are worthwhile, especially when you live […]
Racetracks around Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the Indy 500, has been an icon of motorsports excellence since 1909. Although the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is by far the most famous racetrack in Indianapolis, there are several other quality racetracks in the area. Track of Champions The Track of Champions at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is […]
Service Technician versus Auto Mechanic: Which do you want?
Vehicles built today are a lot more advanced and technical than ones built even a few year ago. It can be confusing when trying to determine who is best qualified to work on your vehicle. The terms “service technician” and “auto mechanic” may refer to the same job but they are not the same. […]
What in a CARFAX Report Affects Vehicle Value?
CARFAX gives vehicle buyers detailed reports of what a vehicle has been through. It details everything from how many accidents the car has been in, to how many different people have owned the vehicle, and even the service records of the vehicle. CARFAX is designed to protect the consumer from buying a vehicle that has […]
Ford Alternative Fuel Solutions
When it comes to climate change, Ford is offering solutions that can help customers improve their carbon footprint and their bottom line. It starts with creating a no-compromise range of efficient, alternative fuel vehicles. From electric cars, to hybrids, to natural gas-powered commercial trucks, Ford is committed to delivering the right vehicle for the right […]
How Road Construction Can Affect Your Community
Keeping the roads fit for travel is essential in our society. That means that you will probably come in contact with road construction at some point. It doesn’t matter if you are in a car, walking on the sidewalk, or even a storefront business owner: road construction affects everyone in the community in both positive […]