The 2012 Mini Cooper

The 2012 Mini Cooper is a car for the times.  A vehicle that is friendly to the environment and fun to drive, a winning combination in today’s world for sure.  This is just an enjoyable car to drive, and it is quirky enough to appeal to those with a slightly off-kilter sense of style. The…

The All New Lexus 2013 ES 350

The 2013 Lexus ES 350 has been completely re-worked so we are basically talking about a new car in every way imaginable.  It is joined by the all-new ES 300 h hybrid model. The ES 350 faced some tough competition in the Buick LaCrosse, Hyundai Genesis, and the new Lincoln MKZ, and considering the fact…

How To Replace A Bumper

So you want to know how to replace a bumper, huh?  Well, the good news, and it’s all good news, is that a bumper is a very easy replacement job, so listen up. If you are replacing the rear bumper, take the license plate off first.  Get a friend to come over and help you…

The Parts of a Tire

One of the least appreciated parts of your vehicle is the tire, and yet without them, where would we be?  Sitting in the driveway, that’s where!  So let’s take a look at the parts of a tire and maybe a little history about them. Oh heck, let’s do the history first.  Originally, tires consisted of…

Brake Maintenance Suggestions

Yes, now is the time to do a maintenance checkup on your car; as winter approaches we want that car running perfectly, right?  Part of any maintenance checkup is the checking of the braking system.  This would include checking the brake pedal, brake fluid level, hoses, lines, and wheel brake assemblies.  The whole brake checkup…