Category Archives: Tips and Hints

Consumer Reports Finds the Mustang “Very Good”

According to a recent Consumer Reports press release, the company likes the new V6 Ford Mustang! It’s really no surprise when you consider what the Mustang brings to the table: 305 horsepower with 31 MPG, and that’s just the beginning. … Continue reading

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Understanding Trim Options on Your New Car

If you’ve been out shopping for a car recently, you have probably noticed that your favorite car comes with different trim options. Trim lines will basically tell you what equipment is offered from model to model, and this usually includes … Continue reading

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Having Back Problems? Check Your Car Seat!

The position of your car seat while driving can have a big impact on your back, and this can be a problem that a lot of people don’t even think about. One of the first things you should do when … Continue reading

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Are You Going to the Great Texas Plate Auction?

The first ever seven-character license plate auction is coming to Texas on September 22, 2010! Even better, the event will be held at Cowboys Stadium — I can’t think of a better location to house such a great event. According … Continue reading

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How to Check the Fuses in Your Car or Truck

Changing the fuses in your car or truck is one of the easiest fixes you can do, so if your car doesn’t start or you notice that your lights don’t come on, check your fuses first. A customer recently came … Continue reading

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New Truck/SUV Tips for Saving on Fuel — Part 2

If you just came across this blog post, feel free to read the first part in this series here. Let’s go ahead and continue with the fuel-saving tips for trucks and SUVs that I found over on thecarblog.com: Turn off … Continue reading

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Randall Reed’s Platinum Certified Plus Program

When you shop for a pre-owned vehicle, going with a certified pre-owned is a great way to go. I wrote a previous entry about this topic here if you would like to read the great benefits of a certified pre-owned … Continue reading

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New Truck & SUV Tips for Saving on Fuel — Part 1

Even though there have been huge advancements in fuel economy for trucks and SUVs, most people don’t think of them as the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road. But, there are some things you can do to get the most … Continue reading

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Is the Clutch Slipping in Your Used Car?

If you read one of my previous posts on how manual transmissions work, then the video below is a great continuation on stick shift vehicles. If you’ve ever owned a vehicle with a manual transmission, you probably know that clutches … Continue reading

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How Anti-Lock Brakes Work in Your New Car

If you’ve shopped for a new car in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that most of them come with an anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you’ve ever wondered what that is and how it works, this is a … Continue reading

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