If the time has come for you to part with your current car, you will need to sell it before you can buy a new one, or – for many if not most of us – a new used car. Selling a car means doing things few people genuinely like to do, such as cleaning your car (this ...

Since driving less isn’t really an option for most people, and we’re pretty much at the mercy of whatever they want to charge at the pump, what can a person do to save some money on gas without resorting to a car that needs to be plugged in every night? Two answe...

Now, we’re not going to talk about how everyone in Oregon seems to lose their minds when we get a light dusting of snow on the ground, as if they were raised in the Caribbean or somewhere and never saw the stuff before. We’ll save that for another time. We’re g...

Actually, the care and consideration you give your car during the break-in period when it’s new should – hopefully – continue as for as long as you drive it. If you drive your car with care, and treat it gently, it will reward you with longer intervals before y...

Believe it or not, extending the life of your car starts with what you do when it’s brand new! So before you sign up for car payments for the next 5 years of your life, there are some things you should try to remember as you pull out of the dealer’s lot: • A c...

Why do manufacturers always say that a battery is “maintenance free?” We hate that. Your battery absolutely needs maintenance, so just don’t believe them when they tell you that. Just a few simple steps will take care of any problems: • Keep your battery clea...