By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist In the ’80s, when most cars were slow, you could drive fast and mostly get away with it. Or at least you could do it and (usually) not risk a beating — or a shooting. True, you’d get a ticket if you got caught. But speeding wasn’t all that big […]
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Little Things You Can Do To Make Your Car Look New
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist In the past, it was usually the paint that was the problem. New car finishes tended to fade fast unless fairly frequently waxed and polished. The clear-coat finishes in use today seem to be a lot more durable. Even if the car is left outside and waxed only occasionally (if […]
The No Longer Necessary V-8
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist They say that 40 is the new 30. I dunno about that. But the modern high-ouptut/high-efficiency V-6 is arguably the new V-8. And you can make a case that the modern four — with direct injection, variable valve timing and all the rest of it — is the new V-6. […]
Car Care: Pennywise or Pound Foolish?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist When it comes to your vehicle, there are some things you can cheap out on to save a few bucks — and some other things you shouldn’t neglect, even if it costs you some coin. Better to pay a little now — vs. a lot later. Stuff it’s ok to […]
What Ever Happened To The Full-Size Spare Tire?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist No, not the one around your middle. The one that used to be in your car’s trunk. Most cars (note: passenger cars, not just big trucks and SUVs) used to come with a full-sized spare tire. What happened to them? And why? Two thing led to the near-abandonment of the […]
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