Insurance is a must if you own a car. Literally: it’s illegal to drive a vehicle unless it’s insured in some way. Unfortunately, insurance doesn’t come cheap. It’s a serious factor in the cost of owning a car. However, having insurance is still a much better option than not when you’re in an accident, especially […]
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Car Washing 101
Washing Your Car Many people overlook the importance of washing their vehicle. They forget that the dirt and minerals that your car is exposed to every day could eventually cause rust and other types of damage. Washing your car is an important part of car ownership and should not be overlooked. Here are the […]
Driving With Pets
Driving with Pets A lot of people drive with their pets, whether it’s their German Shepherd in the trunk of the station wagon or a Collie riding shotgun, head out the window. While having a pet in your vehicle is often unavoidable, it can sometimes be dangerous to both the pet and the driver. No […]
What Does ASE Certified Mean
What Does ASE Certified Mean? Most automotive service and repair shops want their employees to be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The ASE is a non-profit institute, created in 1972, that works to improve the quality of work that mechanics and service technicians do. Nationwide, there are well over 350,000 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Defensive Driving on Rural Roads
Indiana has some great cities, but there’s a lot more rural farmland and county roads than there are highways linking everything together. Those country roads may not always be in the best shape, and different weather can make driving on them much more difficult than you may experience on a highway. Plus, the deeper into […]
To Rust-Proof, or Not to Rust-Proof?
Rust on a vehicle is never a good thing. Rust occurs when iron, which is in steel, and oxygen mix with moisture. Rust will eventually disintegrate metal and has the potential to destroy your vehicle. To help keep rust at bay, some car owners choose to rust-proof their vehicles. What is Rust-Proofing? There are […]
Looking at the Ford Atlas Concept
There’s nothing more exciting than a new car in the making. When a manufacturer announces a new model is in the works, you may head online to find out more. Rumors start swirling. You keep clicking around, hoping for more information. This could be the perfect car for you! And ever since Ford announced the […]