Why GM car keys went in with the teeth down
In the grand old days before we, and probably our fathers, were born, Chrysler locks were built by Yale and… Read More
1910 Brush roadster car test drive
The new standard for pickup automatics is having eight to ten speeds in their automatic transmissions; but one of the… Read More
Peterbilt 387/Cummins: an exhausting problem
I was leaving Colorado with a load of pipe heading for Midland, Texas, and running down US 287 between Springfield… Read More
Turn signals — amber or red? Yes, it matters
What color should rear turn signals be? In North America they’re usually red, and can also be amber. Almost everywhere… Read More
Maintaining the Peterbilt 387/Cummins ISX: the good and the bad
Peterbilt 387 maintenance (vs Freightliner Class 8 trucks) and components Read More
Dealing with your car dealer on repairs and warranty work
There are good and bad dealers within any brand, from Acura to Volvo. Here are some tips if your dealer… Read More
Class 8 truck tires for a Peterbilt 387: Baby needs a new pair of shoes
Class 8 truck tires: Baby needs a new pair of shoes (tire wear and replacement on a commercial truck /… Read More
The universal “hidden warranties”
Every car sold in the United States comes with a warranty you may not be aware of, which covers a… Read More
Coming soon to your car: dangerous big-rig safety features
The last few new class 8 trucks I have driven have had a bevy of new safety features that are… Read More
Can new Chevy topple Ford pickups?
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500, shown at a centennial event, is billed as a complete re-design, with more customer research than… Read More