When I was a younger man I owned a 1969 Mustang Fastback. It was a beautiful car and part of me wishes I still had it. If that car could talk, the stories it could tell, there is a lot of history in a car like that. Now if you own or are looking to…
These are exciting times, you are buying a new to you car! But you want to make sure that you are getting your money’s worth, especially given the cost of buying a used car these days. However, before you buy you want to run a VIN number check; this article will help you find the…
You have no doubt heard of a vehicle identification number or VIN number for your vehicle. From your insurance company to the DMV everyone wants to know the VIN number. But what does it look like, where can I find it, and what do all the characters mean? Here is an example VIN number: 1G1AF1F57A7192174.…
A car’s VIN (vehicle identification number) is essentially a code that lists a bunch of relevant information about a particular car. This includes the type of vehicle itself, as well as when and where it was manufactured. You can also use the VIN to find your car’s service history or to see if it has…
Your car’s VIN (vehicle identification number) is an important tool for keeping track of your car’s history. Each car gets assigned its own VIN, which is essentially that car’s fingerprint. The VIN can tell you where and when your car was built, its service history, and whether or not that car has ever been in…
You can determine your engine size provided you know your vehicle’s VIN number. It is a 17 character code consisting of both letters and numbers and can typically be found in the driver’s door jamb or affixed to a plate in the windshield (also on the driver’s side). Your insurance card will also list your…
Yes, it is safe to give out your car’s VIN number under limited circumstances. If you’re selling your car to a private individual or a dealership, you can safely give out the VIN number. However, it’s not something you’ll want to put in an online or print ad. With most vehicles, anyone can see your…
Do winter tires use more gas? In my experience, ‘YES’, winter tires affect the gas consumption of your vehicle. However, this needs to be qualified. One of my vehicles had non-studded winter tires; the other had oversized studded tires. While both used more gas in the winter. One used far more than the other, read…
With winter approaching, it’s time to start thinking about swapping out the summer tires for the winter tires. But every once in a while we get that errant rainstorm and you may be nervous about putting your winter tires on too soon. So, you may be wondering are winter tires good in the rain? In…
If you are here reading this article then you most likely have parked your car for a period of time, come back and find that your tire or tires are flat. Now you are wondering, ‘Why did this happen? Those tires were in good shape.’ Well, I am glad you are here. We are going…