This Season's Hot Tech Gift: Navigation
(ARA) - The holidays are fast approaching, and you're probably starting to think about gift ideas for those near and dear to your heart. Whether you're shopping for a teenager, a college student, a friend, spouse or parent, you can't go wrong by giving the gift of technology.
Chrome for the Holidays: Great Gifts for Truck Guys
(ARA) - Some men are just fine getting ties every year for the holidays. Others cherish a new set of clubs or season tickets to their favorite sports team's home games. But your guy is a truck guy . . . and the only gift that will make his holiday season bright is one that celebrates his great vehicular love.
Prepare Your Vehicle for the Winter Driving Season
(ARA) - With much of the country enjoying unseasonably warm weather, it might be easy to forget that winter -- and the weather challenges that come with the season -- will be here before we know it. Before the weather gets nasty, now is a good time to make sure that your vehicle is ready for Mother Nature's worst outbursts.
Windshield Repair: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
(ARA) - Rain, ice and snow all make visibility difficult during the winter months, but if your windshield is damaged, your visibility is compromised no matter what time of year it is, making driving a dangerous activity.
Simple Ways to Make Any Car Run More Efficiently
(ARA) - Oil prices may have declined from this summer's record-breaking highs for now, but automotive fuel efficiency is still on the minds of families across America. As the holiday season approaches, the nation's highways and roads will become increasingly busy and our dollar will be stretched even further.
Important Information to Know When Tire Shopping
(ARA) - The mechanic gave you the news at your last oil change. Lincoln's head doesn't hide between the treads anymore, and with the winter season upon us, you really need to get new tires.
Looking for the Fuel of the Future
(ARA) - Throughout the presidential campaign this year, candidates from both parties have spoken of the urgent need to develop alternative fuels. American interest in alternative fuel technologies stems from concerns about the environment and also from this country's dependence on foreign oil.
Add More Horsepower on a Budget
(ARA) - If your car feels sluggish, there are ways to up your horsepower without emptying your wallet. Here are a few tips from today's top engine experts on how to get more power from your car on a budget.
Air in Tires: A Political and Money Issue
(ARA) - Who knew that inflating tires would be such an issue between the presidential candidates? However, when Republican John McCain criticized his Democratic challenger Barack Obama, stating that proper tire inflation wasn't enough for energy independence, it touched off a firestorm of controversy.
10 Cool Weather Coolant Tips
(ARA) - Baby, it may be cold outside, but inside your car's engine it's hot as blazes. Even when temperatures dip, your vehicle's coolant system works hard to keep the engine cool and running smoothly. It's important to take care of your cooling system, whatever the weather.
Keep Your Travel Costs Down
(ARA) - Whether you're a "road warrior" whose job involves many hours of driving or a commuter who takes the occasional driving trip for business, it's more important than ever to keep traveling costs down given the state of the economy and still-high gas prices at the pump.
Winter Car Care Tips
(ARA) - In most parts of the country, winter can be the harshest time of year for your vehicle, so it's important to take care of it both inside and out. Freezing temperatures, road salt, slush and snow can wreak havoc on all vehicle parts and systems.
Don't Wait Until it's too Late to Change Your Wiper Blades
(ARA) - Clear vision is essential to safe driving. Neglect the wiper blades -- the part of your car responsible for keeping your vision clear - and you may find yourself actually needing the traction control, anti-lock brakes, dynamic stability control and airbags as you crash into what you can't see.