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Every couple of months I hear about a major automobile recall. It's good that auto manufacturers take responsibility for defects in their products, but you have to wonder why they seem to be happening so frequently. So while I was … [Read more...] about Vehicle Recall: Seven Months and STILL Waiting For The Parts
Well, Clever Friends, it’s been quite an expensive couple of days. Last Saturday I shelled out $330 for two new tires on the family van so that we’d be as safe as possible as we left town Saturday night for a charity event. At 12:15am Sunday … [Read more...] about How Knowing My Car Insurance Coverage Saved Me $250
The last two weeks have brought lower than normal temperatures, and a handful of light snowfalls. I noticed our van, which we purchased in January, was sliding quite a bit when I slowed at intersections, but just figured it was normal winter driving … [Read more...] about Rotate Your Tires, Or Pay The Price
Hi All, I don't know if you're following the news, but the Tesla Model S appears to be having an incendiary month. This Wednesday a third model S caught fire after being involved in a collision. This follows closely on the news of fires in … [Read more...] about Third Tesla Model S Fire In 5 Weeks
After my adventure with my broken down car, I had a dead car battery sitting in my garage that was still under warranty, but the Sears automotive center that I purchased it from in my city had recently closed. I could, however, return it … [Read more...] about The Car Breakdown Saga Part 3: Returning the Battery
