Archive for 'Tips & Tricks' Category
which side of the car has the gas tank? Have you ever driven in someone’s car and had to fill up the fuel tank only to realize that you don’t know which side to put next to the pump? Rather than craning your neck to look around and see where the little door is, look […]
Millennials’ Spending Habits A study done by MTV in 2015 shows that even though millennials have been pegged multiple times as the generation that was going to destroy the automotive industry, it might not turn out to be true. Read more to learn about the Millennials’ spending habits when it comes to cars.
Is it Smarter to Buy or Lease a Car? You are in the market for a new vehicle. Looking around these days, you might notice that a new car is still going to cost a pretty penny. Then you see advertisements for a seemingly less expensive option of leasing a car. It’s the perfect one […]
Driving Safely in Winter Weather Driving any car, and especially the smaller, lighter cars being produced today, in the winter can be a real struggle for many people. Getting traction when the road is slick with ice, or coming to a stop when packed snow is covering the street can make driving an absolute nightmare. […]
With all this talk about newer models like the Fiat 500L and the brand-new Fiat 500X, sometimes it’s important to step back and think about the model that started it all: the Fiat 500. First produced back in 1957, the 500 has been an iconic vehicle for over half a century, and it’s as at […]
How to stop losing your car in parking lots So, it’s happened again. You parked in a lot, strode in to the building to do your shopping or other errands, and now you’ve come out with NO idea where you parked the thing. And chances are it’s cold, or raining heavily, or some other “just […]
How to drive in snow at night Night driving is always a bit more dangerous than day driving. Visibility is a huge part of staying safe, and that’s why we always try to do what we can to maximize our ability to see and be seen. Powerful, working headlights are a start, but there’s a […]
How to store car for winter Not every car we buy is intended for year-round driving. Whether it’s a truck we keep around for hauling our summer recreation toys or a small car that we’d rather not mess around with on the slick winter roads, when it’s time to put your vehicle into winter storage […]
Snow tires for Fiat cars The question of whether to invest in a set of winter tires is one that weighs heavy on many drivers’ minds here in the Midwest where we are located. It comes down largely to personal preference, confidence in one’s driving ability in adverse conditions, and the tires you’re currently using. […]
How to de-ice your windshield quickly In a perfect world, we’d all have temperature-controlled indoor parking all winter along, day and night, at work and at home. The reality for most of us, however, is that we are frequently faced with parking conditions that require exposing our vehicles to the elements — namely, snow and […]
