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Is it OK to Buy Generic Tires?

Tire selection can be one of the most mind-boggling parts of car ownership. Are OE tires worth it, or is it okay to go with a different set of rubber?

Are Manual Transmissions More Efficient?

Many modern motorists still prefer manual transmissions, and they'll give you a litany of reasons why. But, is fuel efficiency a reason to choose stick?

Should You Run Down Your Tank?

When people get their first car, they are typically barraged with various rules of thumb and old wisdom. Some of this is great, but some needs updating.

Are Small Cars Unsafe?

These days it seems like cars just get bigger and bigger. Many people choose big vehicles because they believe they are safer; is that true?

Round-Up: Automatic Transmissions

We have been busy over the last month writing articles that address many of the questions and concerns we are faced at the shop regarding automatic transmissions. Below is a quick round up of our latest work. Spend some time digging around, we think you will like what you find.

Myth or Fact: I Should Coast In Neutral to Save Fuel

There is a ton of false information out there. Some of it is misguided, and some of it is just left over from when vehicles were made in a different way to completely different regulations. This week we decide if coasting in neutral to save fuel is a fact or myth.

Manual Transmission as Theft Deterrent: Fact or Myth?

Does having a manual transmission make your vehicle harder to steal? We asked the experts and this is what we found, in this week's "Fact or Myth?"

Replace a belt with pantyhose: Fact or Myth?

As with most old wives tales and myths, they are rooted in at least a bit of truth. The question is, how much truth are we talking about here? This week we examine the adage that you can replace a snapped belt with pantyhose in a pinch...how much truth is there?

Fix a Leak With a Raw Egg: Fact or Myth?

There is a ton of false information out there. Some of it is is partially true, some is completely misguided. But what about cracking an egg in your radiator to stop a leak? Get the skinny from our technicians as we put this myth to the test.