In this episode learn: Six little known tips that may help your vehicle last longer, why the gas station you fill up at actually matters, and OnStar's response to consumer tracking privacy. … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Help Extend the Life of Your Vehicle (Across the Lot)
As Temperatures Soar, Your Battery Drains
As temperatures soar out of control to upwards of 105 degrees, your air conditioner is not the only car part getting a sweaty workout-- it is also important to consider the health of your car battery. According to car experts, extreme heat drains your car’s battery just like winter’s extreme … [Read more...]
You Found What in my Exhaust? A Unicorn? (Across the Lot)
In this episode learn: How the Ford Escape is a lot like fleeing to Mexico, why you may want to think twice about running from the police, and how to be smarter than your auto mechanic. Special interview with Rachel from ZipSetGo on week three of Kick the Tires with the 2011 Ford Escape. … [Read more...]
How to be Smarter Than Your Mechanic
How many times has this happened to you: You go in to have the oil changed on your vehicle only to have some mechanic tell you that while changing it he found a unicorn in your transmission and that you are going to need to have all your headlight fluid flushed out and replaced. Maybe that was a … [Read more...]
The True Costs of Auto Repairs
The actual costs that go into owning, maintaining, and repairing our cars will likely surprise you. Owning a car costs a lot more than the sticker price suggests. Routine maintenance and fuel costs add up to a staggering bill for the average driver. This graphic by our friends at AutoMD breaks … [Read more...]
Window Picks and Summer Road Trips (Across the Lot)
In this episode learn about: How three women experienced the 2011 Ford Edge, how your car may soon replace your doctor, what in the world a window pick is, and how to get yourself and your car through those long summer road trips. Special interview with Andrea from ZipSetGo on week one with the … [Read more...]





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