Car Tips and Tricks

National Car Care Month: Use Correct Oil, But 3K Mile Change is A Waste

Car dealers and oil-change chains put stickers on our windshields after changing the oil in our vehicles that dictate you bring your car or truck back after another 3,000 miles. This is dinosaur thinking. Hardly any vehicles on the road require oil changes that frequently. While you can go longer than 3,000 miles, it is …

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It Costs More To Own And Operate Your Car, AAA Says

The cost of driving is inching upward. Increases in maintenance, fuel and insurances costs have driven up the price of driving by nearly 2 percent over the past year, according to a AAA study released Tuesday morning. The driver of an average-sized sedan pays 60.8 cents per mile to own and operate the vehicle, says …

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Study: Parents Admit They’re Guilty Of Distracted Driving

To add more…..While much attention is paid to teens and their propensity to engage in distracted driving, it seems adults — specifically parents with young children — are just as guilty of the risky behavior, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. Researchers surveyed more than 600 parents while their children were …

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