It’s no secret that the economy is tanking and people are hitting tough times. It also seems like side hustles are continuing to be all the rage since COVID-19 as more and more people are getting creative with making some extra coin on the side. If you own a truck and are struggling to make…
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Should I buy a former police car
I get asked at least once a month about buying a recently retired police cruiser. Used car markets are still nuts and people are looking to save money anyway they can. Of course, there are some other benefits to buying a former police car. I mean what better way to clear the lane in front…
Top 5 Eight Cylinder Engines of All-time
An eight-cylinder piston engine with two banks of four cylinders sharing a single crankshaft and arranged in a V shape is known as a V8 engine. The American 1914–1935 Cadillac L-Head engine is regarded as the first automotive V8 engine to have been produced in substantial quantities, while the French manufacturer Antoinette created the first…
What happened to Saturn?
The Saturn Corporation, better known as simply Saturn, was an auto manufacturer and a division of General Motors from 1985 until 2010 when GM killed it. The company was known for it’s “unique” styling of vehicles that made it so popular and even marketed itself as a “different kind of car company”. The rise of…
Top 5 Six Cylinder Engines of All-time
Six-cylinder engines have had an interesting history that sometimes was overshadowed by the bigger eight-cylinder engines. Perhaps, in more recent times, they have certainly picked up in popularity and for good reason. This is not to say that only the more recent six-cylinder engines are the “good” ones, as there are certainly lots of options…
Top 5 used Japanese trucks to avoid
Japanese manufacturers have done a good job of building a reputation around reliability so much so that the brand name automatically allows people to assume it’ll be a safe choice. This strategy allowed Japanese manufacturers to break through in the North American market and really dominate several segments. However, Japanese manufacturers have long struggled to…
How to Prepare Your Car for Trade-in
Updated: This post was originally made in 2020, but things have changed quite a bit for the auto industry since then. As such, there are a couple of things that you can do differently to best prepare your car for trade-in. Today is the first day of summer and that means a lot of people…
Recommended paint correction products
If you have landed here, you are either just a curious reader or something has gone terribly wrong with the paint on your vehicle. It is one of the scariest moments, you’ve enjoyed your time with your car that had an incredible shine, with deep and rich colors, and suddenly it now needs some TLC.…
Now might be the time to buy a truck
I’m not going to sugar-coat this one for you, the car market still sucks for buyers. If you think you’re going to find a “smoking hot” deal on anything right now you’re going to be very disappointed. With that said, I do realize that some people need vehicles now and can no longer wait out…
The rules you shouldn’t forget when off-roading
Off-roading is a lot of fun and it’s a hobby that is quickly on the rise. It’s a great opportunity to explore new places and have some fun with a capable vehicle that you probably spent a decent amount of money on at minimal. However, off-roading can also be fairly dangerous if you don’t treat…