What To Do If Your Brakes Fail

Posted on 7 January 2015

One of the scariest things that can happen when you're on the road is having your brakes go out. Your mind instantly goes to panic mode as you try the brake pedal over and over again, only for your vehicle to keep going the same speed. If this ever happens to you, it is important to act fast and push aside the fear and panic so that you can get your vehicle stopped safely. [Read More]

Buying A Brand New Truck? Here's How To Get The Lowest Price

Posted on 5 January 2015

If you are in the market for a brand new truck from a dealer like Metro Ford, one thing that you might be worried about is the cost. It's true that buying a new truck can get expensive, but there's nothing quite like owning a vehicle that no one else has ever owned before. Luckily, there are a few different things that you can do to secure the lowest price. Try these tips, and you should be able to buy your new truck without going over your budget. [Read More]

Roadside Assistance: A History Of Helping

Posted on 29 December 2014

Whether you have a flat tire or you're broken down on the side of the road somewhere, roadside services are there to help get you back in the driver's seat as quickly as possible. But where did these services originate, and how did they become such a familiar sight along our highways? Here is some insight on the history of today's most popular forms of roadside help. Early Beginnings In the very early 1900's, horses were still the most common form of transportation, but those who did own motor vehicles started to create motor clubs. [Read More]

The True Dirt About Engine Oil: The Best Oil For Your Engine

Posted on 19 December 2014

Engine oil is just oil, right? Not if you're an auto manufacturer or an auto service that does car tune ups. There are a variety of engine oils available for your car. The right oil to use is based on a number of factors and your owner's manual recommendations. Here are the major types of oil you can expect to see in the auto supply shop and why there are so many to choose from. [Read More]

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Shop Smart for Your New Car

When I bought my first car, I let the salesperson at the used car dealership talk me into a car because it was clean and good-looking, and it had most of the features that I wanted. It drove great on the test drive. But it started giving me problems almost as soon as I signed the contract. I didn’t have it checked out by a mechanic or check the vehicle history report – I didn’t even know that I could. I spend a lot of money just keeping that old lemon running while trying to save for a better car, and I was determined not to let the same thing happen again. I made it a point to learn everything I could about shopping for, and evaluating, a used car. I started this blog to share my knowledge with others, because no one should get stuck with a lemon!

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