Identify the type of tire you need. To do so, you need to identify how and when you drive the car. Is it a sports car that is only driven in nice weather? Is it a minivan that's driven everyday? Or, is it your SUV or truck that needs winter tires? Once you have figured that out, you can start comparing tires. What qualities are more important to you? Do you want a smoother rid... read more »

Learn how to properly detail your car or truck. Listed here are some tips that you may or may not of thought of when detailing your vehicle. WASH Take your car to the car wash or simply hand wash it with soap at your home. You can buy soap in the automotive section of your local Auto Zone or supermarket, or you can make some homemade wash using regular dish washing liquid. Usually 3 oz of liquid ... read more »

Getting pulled over by the police is never a pleasant experience. However, don't be afraid. Just because you were pulled over, it doesn't necessarily mean that you did anything wrong. The first thing you need to do upon getting stopped is relax. Once you've accomplished that, here's a few tips that will help you fight that ticket. Tip 1: Don't get the ticket in the fir... read more »

Although gasoline prices are more than a dollar lower than they were last year at this time, the prices at the pump are starting to climb again, which means we need to revisit the topic of gas conservation. This year, gas prices will hit consumers even harder than last year, thanks to the recession. If you've lost your job this year, you are going to be squeezed even more if prices rise mu... read more »

Buying a used car is not easy, it takes a lot of patience to find the right car. However, I think this advice will come in handy as I recently went through this process and found the perfect used car for me (also in the San Francisco Bay Area). What do you want? The first thing you need to do is decide what kind of car you want. Since you'll be driving in the city a lot, I would recommen... read more »

Keeping that new car in pristine condition can be tough, but it's not impossible by any means. There are a few ways to keep your car loving you and if you follow these simple steps, your car will go a long way. 1. Wax your car at least once every 6 months. It's best to use a good carnauba wax that protects your paint and your shine. If you can do it every 3 months the more the better,... read more »

Many people feel that the police stop them because the police like to hassle people. This is very rarely the case. Most often, there is a legal and/or safety issue involved. Because so many officers have been killed or wounded after making what they expected to be a simple traffic stop, the officer will approach warily. You need to react in a manner that will ensure both your safety and that of th... read more »

Where to Find a Car If you are buying a used car, you really have two major options…buy from a private dealer or buy from a dealership. You will almost certainly get a much better deal from a private seller; however, if you go with a private seller you are going to have sell your own car privately as well. You will get a better price for your car if you sell it privately, but there defini... read more »

Getting the driver's license is a big step and it can be a necessary tool for experiencing the world around you. Preparing for the driving test can be very complex and frustrating. Here are some easy driving test tips to help you during your actual driving test. 1) Take a practice drive around the area of the test center with your instructor on the day of your test. This will help you get f... read more »

The Cash for Clunkers program gives you a minimal trade-in value when you buy or lease a brand new car. The car you're trading in must meet the following criteria to qualify as a "clunker": * It must be at most 25 years old (yes, they want newer clunkers). * You must have owned it for at least a year (so you can't go get one from the scrap yard now and arbitrage). * I... read more »