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Is Your Gas Cap on the Left or the Right?

August 27, 2012 by

My Ride Last week while driving a rental car, I pulled up at a gas station and experienced the dreaded “Oh no!”... Read Full Story

How To Spot A Shady Auto Mechanic

July 23, 2012 by

My Ride Learn the signs of a dishonest car shop and avoid getting scammed when you go in for repairs Taking a... Read Full Story

VIN Etching: Deter Car Thieves and Recover Your Stolen Vehicle

July 20, 2012 by

My Ride It’s not uncommon for us to put our names on things that are important to us. Since childhood, everything from... Read Full Story

High-Mileage Cars: Is 200,000 the new normal?

July 16, 2012 by

My Ride In the 1960s and 1970s, many automobile odometers did not even read beyond 99,999 miles. Hit 100,000, and the odometer... Read Full Story

A Trucker’s Tips for Road Trips

June 27, 2012 by

My Ride Are you gearing up for your summertime road trip and don’t know where to begin? Who better to give these... Read Full Story

The Fastest Hybrid in the World?

June 22, 2012 by

My Ride Form vs. function: choose one. It’s an unfortunate choice car manufacturers have been forced to make, seemingly forever. When the... Read Full Story

6 Steps to a Greener Car Wash at Home

May 30, 2012 by

My Ride Whether you drive a perky hybrid or a well-loved clunker, there’s a greener way to wash your own car. Of... Read Full Story

3 Smart Ways to Check a Used Car for Water Damage

May 9, 2012 by

My Ride Buying a used car can be a stressful process—one that involves wading your way through a sea of lemons before... Read Full Story