Auto and Trucks Articles (Sorted by date)

More Hybrid SUVs in 2005

It is common knowledge among car enthusiasts and car owners that the bigger the vehicle, the bigger the amount of fuel it consumes. With this in mind, several automobile producers have begun diverting a big chunk of their efforts to producing more...
Jenny McLaneJanuary 14, 2005

Welcome To The World Of "Upside Down" Motorcycle Loans!

With the depreciation on motorcycles being so enormous after they are driven off the showroom floor, the potential for a buyer owing more on their motorcycle loan than the bike is worth it quite high.
Jay FranJanuary 11, 2005

What to Remember When Purchasing Your Car

Buying a new car is the second most expensive thing most consumers buy. Next to houses of course. That is why it is important to know all the tips on making car buying easy and less stressful. Think about the car model and features you will want.
Andrew D'lukoJanuary 07, 2005

Newspaper Information And/Or Police Reports Regarding Your Motor Vehicle Accident

As the accident victim you should check to see if there were newspaper accounts reporting the accident. If there were clip out the relevant articles and save them.
Dan BaldygaJanuary 04, 2005

Used Car Auctions: Do's and Dont's

This is Part 1 of a 4 part series on how to buy a car at an auctionSo you are looking for a car or truck, but you're tired of running around town and finding other people selling their "headaches" through the local classifieds, or...
Thomas H. MillerDecember 30, 2004

Checking Fluids

Keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape requires constant monitoring of vital fluids. Read you owners manual and look for a diagram of the engine. Most times there will be a diagram showing where to check all the major fluids.
Kevin SchappellDecember 23, 2004

Auto Tools For The DIY'er

If you are a car owner who occasionally works on his or her own car, please don't go out and spend thousands of dollars on high priced tools. Professional mechanics make a living with their tools and need the best.
Kevin SchappellDecember 23, 2004

How Your Cars Suspension Works

"Suspension," when discussing cars, refers to the use of front and rear springs to suspend a vehicle's "sprung" weight. The springs used on today's cars and trucks are constructed in a variety of types, shapes, sizes,...
Kevin SchappellDecember 23, 2004

Your Cars Electrical System

When the automotive industry was in its infancy, it used electricity only to ignite the fuel inside the engine. By the late 1920's, the electric starter replaced the hand crank, electric headlights made acetylene lamps obsolete and the braying...
Kevin SchappellDecember 23, 2004

Changing a Tire

It always happens at the worst times! You need to know how to change a tire even if you have an auto club membership. Depending on where you get a flat, there may not be a phone nearby to call a tow truck.
Kevin SchappellDecember 23, 2004