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Monthly Archives: September 2016

How to Change a Tire

How to Change a Tire

This week, we wanted to cover an extremely important topic. Although simple, many people may not know the safest way to change a tire. This information was provided by the DMV, to read their original article please click here.  Sooner or later, it's bound to happen to most everyone. You're driving along with your mind on the important meeting agenda, and suddenly your car pulls to one side and you hear that dreaded flapping sound of a flat tire. Nowadays, many drivers have roadside assistance services that will come fix your flats, but it's always smart to know how to change a flat yourself. Since it's a fairly common occurrence, car manufacturers have tried to make the tire change process one that virtually anyone can do. Before Starting Out It's a good idea to get your car serviced before heading out on a road trip. Part of the checkup should include a look a ... read more

Top 10 Ugliest Cars Ever

Top 10 Ugliest Cars Ever

This article was originally posted on RM Auto Buzz, to view the original article click here.  All photos are property of RM Auto Buzz.  1. Porsche Panamera (2010 - Present)   After the superstar success of Porsche's Cayenne SUV, the German sports car brand turned its attention toward another segment: the four-door sedan. Actually a hatchback, the resulting Panamera tried to nail down the DNA that makes the 911 coupe such an icon, but applied to a larger body with a front-engined layout. While the Panamera just may be the most exciting four-door ever, its misshapen styling and particularly its ugly rear haunch makes it also one of the least attractive.   2. Ford Granada (1975 - 1980) The Granada was Ford's attempt to compete with the rising popularity of luxury sedans from Germany with a flashy sedan of its own. With styling cues from a V-shaped front grill ... read more

10 Tips for Cleaning Your Car Like a Pro

10 Tips for Cleaning Your Car Like a Pro

The following article was written by Micah Wright at Autos Cheat Sheet. To view the Original Article please Click HereMichael Trevor is a staple in the Cincinnati automotive scene. He is a man who knows damn near everyone, and has quite the reputation as being one of the area’s most knowledgeable luxury and exotic specialists. So with beautiful driving weather blanketing the American landscape, I opted to reach out to Trevor in the hopes of seeing if he had any tips on how the rest of us might be able to do away with all of the road grime, salt, and scratches that winter leaves in its wake. There are many different ways of cleanin ... read more