Have you ever set point gap? The answer dates you. If the answer is yes, then (probably) you’re old enough to buy beer. Back in the ‘80s. Otherwise, you probably have no idea what “points” — in the mechanical sense — are. Much less how (and why) “gap” is an adjustment that must be made […]
387 Blog Posts From the Car Care Tag
The New vs. The Old
I got into a debate the other day with a reader about the future of the car hobby; about whether today’s cars are fundamentally disposable appliances that work great for a long time — their chief virtue — but when they do finally begin to wear out, the cost to replace their numerous complex systems […]
A Nationwide “Safety” Inspection Mandate?
One of the most obnoxious trends lately is the leveraging of government force to pad the pockets of private businesses. Obamacare is perhaps the most grotesque example (pssst… you don’t get “free” or even “reduced cost” medical care; you are forced to buy an insurance policy, and that is something quite different) but it’s becoming […]
The Case for Buying New vs. Used
I’m writing a counter opinion to Eric Peters’ blog entry from March 14, 2016 (Don’t Buy New!). I’m advising people who are considering late model used vehicles (which for the purposes of this discussion are within three model years old) to consider buying new instead. I advise this as a professional new vehicle negotiator who’s […]
Don’t Buy New!
• March 14, 2016 • 0 Comments • Auto Industry, Car Care, Eric Peters, Insurance Companies, Tips, Traffic Tickets
Whatever you do, don’t buy new. It no longer makes sense — and can be very bad for your wallet. I advise this as an automotive journalist, a guy who writes about new cars for a living. This is probably not a good idea. I am not supposed to advise people against buying the new […]
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