automotive

Evaluating Whether You Should Go With A Trim Car Package Or Stick With Individual Upgrades

When you buy a new car, you get to choose from a number of amenities, usually divided into trim packages or options. These packages can make upgrading a car’s basic model more cost-effective, but they can also leave you with options you don’t like, too. You can always have the dealer install certain options once you buy the car, but that comes with its own set of issues. If you want to make the best decision regarding whether or not to get another trim option, take a look at the immediate and long-term effects each option will have on your driving experience.…

Know Your Tow Weights To Prevent Disaster

Having a truck can make towing a recreational trailer a reality, but towing can quickly turn into a disaster when you aren’t prepared to accommodate the weight of the trailer you intend to haul. Being a responsible truck owner means knowing your tow weights in order to prevent serious accident or injury while you are on the open road. Here are three types of weights that you need to be paying attention to in order to ensure that you are able to safely tow your trailer in the future.…

3 Things You Should Have In Your Car In Case You Have To Wait A Long Time For A Tow Truck During A Winter Storm

Having your car break down while you are driving through a winter storm can easily become a dangerous situation. Snow might be falling at a high enough rate to bury your car under a couple of feet of snow while you wait for a tow truck, so it can be very hard for the tow truck driver to see you or your vehicle once they are able to respond to your location.…

Toot Their Horn: Help A Teen Prepare To Buy Their First Car

Most teenagers dream of being behind the wheel of a car before they even learn how to drive. Once your teen earns their driver’s license, it can be hard for them to be content to borrow your car or ride with friends. If your teenager is prepared to do what it takes to get their first car, here are some ways that you can help them prepare for this awesome responsibility and privilege.…

How To Patch A Rust Spot

If your car has a small rust spot, you want to fix it as soon as possible. Over time, if left untreated, even small rust spots can grow large and completely corrode the metal. The longer you wait, the more inconvenient, expensive, and time-consuming it will be to fix these rust spots. Here is how to fix small rust spots using auto body filler. The simple process will protect your metal and prevent further corrosion.…

Three Factors To Consider When You're Buying Your First Semi Truck

Shopping for that first semi truck takes a lot of consideration. You need to be sure that you’re getting a rig that’s going to work well for your needs and hold up to the demand that you’ll place on it. Especially if you’re looking for a used truck, it’s in your best interest to have a solid list of features to look for. Here are some tips to help you with your shopping process.…

Dent Removal Methods For Your Car

Whether from a door in a parking lot or a minor collision, small dents can mar the otherwise perfect finish of your car. Fortunately, not all dents are severe. Some minor dents result in little more than the dent itself—in other words, no creasing or chipped paint. There are several options for removal when this happens, as outlined below. The Mallet Method This is a rather involved method but it can work well for really targeting the dented area.…