Nissan’s Self Cleaning Car
Half of this Nissan has a special paint job, making it a self cleaning car. Nissan’s Prototype Self Cleaning Paint Repels Dirt Washing your own car is fun – once, maybe twice. Then it becomes a chore....
View ArticleConfessions of a Cheapskate: Learning Why Tire Tread Matters
Good tire tread is visible and tangible; put it to the finger test: Can you get your finger in the channel? If not, it may be time for new tires I have a confession to make: I have really cheap tires...
View ArticleThe Dirty Truth: What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Oil
Audra Fordin, owner of Women Auto Know, checking the oil Do You Know When Your Car Needs An Oil Change? In need of an oil change: a very dirty filter Before my father let my brother behind the wheel of...
View ArticleCar Buying and Maintenance Tips From A Race Track Star
It takes a team: Part of Penelope Carr’s commitment to her passion for racing is her team, including her mechanics who maintain her car before, during and after each race. Race car driver Penelope Carr...
View ArticleNew Cooper Tires: The Rubber That Keeps You Safer
The “Wear Square” on Cooper Tires. Credit: Judy Antell for SheBuysCars Cooper’s Discoverer tires, designed specifically for SUVs. When most of us shop for cars, safety is an important factor: we...
View Article3M Auto Boot Camp Proves You Can Make Your Old Car Look New
Our supplies ready and waiting. Credit: Nicole Wakelin Car cosmetics: easy to use and very effective. It would be wonderful if we could each buy a shiny new car the second the old one started to look...
View Article5 Easy Steps That’ll Make You Smart About Auto Repairs
Make sure you change your oil regularly to avoid costly car repair bills in the future Mechanic and Expert Audra Fordin Shares Her Auto Repair Secrets Most drivers neglect their automobile’s needs. Are...
View ArticleWhy New Tires Are a Girl’s Best Friend
How my mom sees new tires: A great gift for me. After driving on old tires and new ones, I agree. Photo: Scotty Reiss I’m the lucky girl who turned 16 and got a new set of tires. I’m a new driver but I...
View Article4 Car Care Tips for Spring Weather
Spring has sprung. Photo by Terri Marshall for SheBuysCars. Yay, it’s Spring! Now, here’s what that means for your car. We all worry about running into car problems in the winter, but they can happen...
View ArticleHow to Know You’re Getting a Fair Deal at the Mechanic
Watch out for shifty Al. Photo: Creative Commons Don’t be taken for a ride. Have you ever been ripped off by a mechanic? It happens, but most auto shops have your best interest at heart. As a female...
View ArticleFeeling the Heat? So Is Your Car!
I really can’t stay… but baby, it’s hot outside I’ve got to go away… but baby, it’s hot outside Yes, I’m trying to make it sound like Christmas in July but I certainly can’t make it feel like Christmas...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Tires Before You Buy
Once you know, it’s easy. Most of us don’t think twice about those rings of black rubber until something goes wrong. We head to a shop that smells like tires and is full of displays about tires that do...
View ArticleAutomatic Car Wash or Hand Washing: Which is Better?
Is an automatic car wash better for your car? Washing your car is one of those chores you either love or hate. Some people enjoy getting out in their driveway and giving their baby some TLC, while...
View ArticleNeed New Tires? What You Should Know About Choosing the Right Tires for You
I’ve never met a driver who was excited to buy new tires. Most of my customers look so disappointed when I share the bad news. It’s hard to blame them. Tires seem like a big investment. Like it or not,...
View ArticleSynthetic or Conventional Oil: Which is Best for Your Car?
Which do you need for your next oil change? Wait. What? That question is enough to send panic shooting through your veins and make your palms sweat. How do I know? Is it a choice? Which is better?...
View ArticleThe Secret To Easy Car Care – and Keeping Repair Bills Low
And It’s Super Sexy: Read Your Manual. You’re driving and hear a weird noise. “What the heck is that?” Next, you feel a shimmying sensation. “That can’t be good.” As if things weren’t bad enough, you...
View ArticleSpring Car Care: 7 Ways To Prepare for Warmer Temperatures
Spring is Too Sweet: Don’t Let a Breakdown Spoil It The ground is thawing and the birds are chirping, that means warmer temps are on the way. This is the perfect time to maintain your car – before...
View ArticleTidy Up: 6 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car
Spring is here! Thank goodness. After a massive blizzard in New York City, I’m relieved to see it… and so is my car! Salt, snow, and slush have made a mess of things. It’s time to tidy up. Here are our...
View Article9 Secrets You Should Know about Buying Tires
Buying Tires Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating, We’re Here to Help One of the most important purchases as car owners is tires, as this is the vehicle’s most important safety feature. Let’s face it –...
View ArticleHow to Clean Your Car Like a Pro
These car cleaning tips will get your car looking new again. Or at least new-ish. Growing up with a dad and brother who were both “motor heads,” I learned to have pride in the car I drove. I learned to...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....