Driving in the Motor City
Detroit – the Motor City is synonymous with vehicles of all types. This makes it an interesting place to take a driving tour. The city is renowned for urban decay and neglect – but it has got a lot going for it. It use to be one of the wealthiest cities in the country, and [...]
A day in the life of a truck driver
Chances are we pass them every day on the highway, but when you see a tractor trailer pass you, do you ever wonder what a typical day in the life of a truck driver is like? Much like the world of corporate office jobs, there are some truck driving jobs that are fairly routine, these [...]
Getting the Best Deals on Tires
There are many options available when it comes to buying new tires for your vehicle. Whether you drive an antique Ford Motel T, a vintage BMW motorcycle , a four wheel drive Chevy Pickup or a small economical Honda, the tire that is just right for your vehicle can be easily researched and found online. [...]
Avoiding Hazards When Driving in Cold Weather
For some people, driving in snow and navigating on icy roads is second nature, they grew up this kind of environment, and it is one in which they are familiar. I however grew up in the Southwestern desert city of Phoenix, Arizona. So as my first winter approached after I had moved to Chicago, I [...]
Automotive Repair in Lebanon, Missouri
I left Chicago in May of 2006. Gas prices were up to $3.68 a gallon in the city. And I was embarking on an 1800 mile journey back to Phoenix and I knew nothing of automotive repair. This will be a key element as the story of the trip progresses. So we leave Chicago, with [...]
Choosing Car Wheels During Lunch
I never realized how exciting choosing rims for a particular car or truck could be until I agreed to go with my boyfriend to buy new custom car wheels with 20 rims. I didn’t realize or even think about how many different options there were while we sat at Olive Garden and had lunch. He [...]
Drudgeries Removed with a Sports Car
I think it’s wise to ride in a sports car for sale when facing the dreaded family get-together. It will help make the gathering less tedious and make the leave you took from work in order to attend this infamous crowd, more precious. As you drive up in, lets say a Porsche 911, you won’t [...]
Home Car Maintenance
Regularly checking on the workings of your vehicle will save you a lot of money and headaches in the end. These are not major repairs, just simply monthly checks that will bring you a closer knowledge of your own car, making you more aware of when big things may actually be going wrong and need [...]