In an economy where everyone is tightening their belt the idea of having tires that last you all year round… is tempting. The problem with all seasons vs. snow tires is in their build. Snow tires are built with grooves that kick the snow back out from between the tire's teeth. That way it never builds up and you keep your traction... View Full Post >>

A "trade" isn't inspected by a mechanic; it's evaluated by a sales manager. They base their trade offer on the car's feel as it drives, engine sound, and its visible condition. To get the most for your trade, follow these simple steps: 1) Clean. Your. Car. Dirt or film caked on the exterior could be hiding body or paint damage... View Full Post >>

The Pros of a Toyota Prius: It's the only hybrid built from the ground up with an aerodynamic, low resistance, integrated system. This gives the Prius an efficiency edge over popular gas models that are made into hybrids. High MPG: 55mpg on economy mode, 50mpg on normal mode, some drivers have reached 70 mpg... View Full Post >>

OEM parts are brand name parts created by the car manufacturer. Aftermarket parts are non-manufacturer copies of the brand parts. Biggest difference? Quality. Aftermarket parts are basically knockoffs; they’re meant to look and operate like the OEM part but made with cheaper materials to cut cost and price. This makes the part unreliable and unpredictable... View Full Post >>