One of the cardinal rules of buying a vehicle, whether new or used: Never sign on the dotted line until you’ve had a chance to test drive it. Test driving allows you to identify any potential problems with how the vehicle sounds or feels. It’s also a good way to ensure the ride is really...
Own a car for any length of time and you’ll inevitably need to have it serviced—even if it’s just routine stuff like tire rotation and oil change. To save money, and also to ensure you’re getting the best service possible, it’s important to communicate candidly with your service...
Inclement weather can make your drive unpleasant. More importantly, though, it can make your drive truly dangerous. The question is, what can you do to maintain the highest standards of safety, even when you drive through heavy wind or heavy rain? The obvious answer? Don’t do it. If you...
We’re back with the 55th episode of our weekly Web series, Cruising USA, where we give you the real story behind America’s favorite cars. On this week’s show, we chatted with Stephanie, the enthusiastic driver of a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. About the 2014 VW Passat Stephanie bought...
There are a number of aftermarket alterations you can make to your car. One of the most enduringly popular is to have the suspension lowered. Maybe this is something you’ve never considered, but the truth is that many drivers see merit in a lowered suspension. But what is that merit...
