Category: Cars
How Accurate Are NADA Used Car Values & Are They Free?
Knowing the book value is one of the ways to get more for your vehicle when trading it in or selling it on your own. The National Automobile Dealers Association, or NADA, advertises itself as a resource for consumers to “research new and used car book values, trade-in values, ratings, specs, and photos. ” However,…
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Why Do Older Harley-Davidsons Leak Oil?
If you’ve ever heard the old line that “all Harleys leak,” it’s not entirely wrong. For much of Harley-Davidson’s storied history, some oil on the ground was expected. Early engines used what’s called a “total-loss” oiling system, which meant the oil made one pass through the engine and then dumped out onto the road…. Check…
How Long Could A Kia Sorento Last With Regular Maintenance? (According To Owners)
Kia has quietly become a go-to automaker for drivers who want affordable vehicles with numerous safety features and a striking design. Its current lineup includes a wide range of crossovers and SUVs, with one of the best-selling models in the United States being the Kia Sorento. While it’s not the very best luxury SUV you…
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Here’s Why Car Manufacturers Made The Switch From Lug Nuts To Lug Bolts
For most people, replacing a tire means taking out the nuts holding down the current tire, removing the tire, mounting the new tire, and then re-tightening the lug nuts. These nuts are important for securing the tire to the wheel hub; using the wrong torque and failing to tighten them correctly are common mistakes people…
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How Much Should You Expect To Pay For A Used Car Engine?
The engine is the beating heart of a vehicle, and if it fails, most people will either invest in a new engine or simply buy a new car. However, if the vehicle is salvageable, and you don’t want to shell out a ton of money for a brand-new engine, investing in a used engine can…
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How Reliable Are Kawasaki Ninjas? Here’s What Riders Are Saying
A motorcycle’s price, performance, and pedigree are all part of the equation when you’re planning on a purchase. More than just how fast something goes, however, you should also consider a bike’s reputation for reliability before buying. Kawasaki currently has a broad lineup of Ninja-branded motorcycles, ranging from its all-electric Ninja e-1, all the way…
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Seven Years After Discontinuing The Focus, Ford Is Selling An Entire Fleet
The auto industry has changed a lot over the last five to ten years, to the point where it’s a little baffling to realize that it’s already been seven years since Ford stopped selling the Focus in the North American market. It may not feel like it was that long ago, but Ford discontinued the…
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Which EV Trucks Are Considered The Least Reliable, According To Drivers?
The electric pickup truck market in 2025 is rapidly evolving, with buyers now able to pick between offerings from Ford, Chevy, GMC, Rivian, and Tesla. Buyers looking to make the switch from combustion to electric power, or looking to trade in their existing EV truck for a new model, can therefore afford to be picky….
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Should You Wrap Or Paint Your Car? Here Are The Pros And Cons
The outside of your car has seen better days. It’s been sitting out in the sun so long you forgot what the original color was. Or maybe it has a few scratches here and there from those times you drove a little too close to the speakers at the Burger King drive-thru…. Check out the…
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Is The Yamaha XSR700 A Good Bike, And Is It Fast? Here’s What Owners Say
They’ve got nostalgic café-racer styling, but Yamaha’s XSR motorcycles haven’t been around long. They were introduced in 2016, capitalizing on a trend towards what Yamaha calls “modern classic” motorcycles. So what do owners think of them? We dug deep into online forums to find user opinions and owner reviews, and the consensus is generally, yes,…
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