RSSArchive for May, 2009

Selling used car, should I hand over my maintenance records?

G-man asked: I am selling my car and have shown the buyer all the maintenance records over the past few years. They are asking me for the records to keep, but I am hesitant b/c they have my personal information on them. Is there any reason I should give them with the car?

How should I care for my turbo charged car?

Sean asked: 2002 Volvo S40 1.9T. Just got it and I know that turbo cars do require some special attention, so I was just wondering what I should do that I wouldn’t normally do with any other car. Driving habits, maintenance, etc.

Obama is on vacation will anyone miss his suggestions on car care?

The Boss asked: Or any other brilliant thoughts that comes from his mouth when he’s off the teleprompter.

Can you still purchase a maintenance plan for a new car after you drive it off the lot?

djkat24 asked: I purchased a new car and now have 2nd thoughts about the maintenance plan that I should have purchased. Is it too late to contact the dealership and get that?

How do I learn about car maintenance and repair?

mário asked: I grew up in a city and thus never tinkered with cars with my Dad in the garage on Sunday afternoons like you’re supposed to; now I don’t know the first thing about cars and am scared to death of owning one. I would also like to take a cross-country trip and so [...]