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“I don’t buy fur coats or jewelry. I have old cars.” Peta Wilson
Catch up on Car Talk
Whether you tune in for the repairs advice or the jokes, Car Talk is a great place for weekly information geared toward anyone who owns a car! Catch up on their radio episodes by listening online. It’s free!
The history of the term ‘pink slip’
Have you been handed a "pink slip"? It’s not always bad news: Car titles are sometimes referred to by that name! Here’s a short, fun explanation of why we call car titles pink slips:
“To attract men, I wear a perfume called ‘New Car Interior.’” Rita Rudner
“People can have the Model T in any color – so long as it’s black.” ― Henry Ford
“Money may not buy happiness, but I’d rather cry in a Jaguar than on a bus.” ― Françoise Sagan
Dealing with aggressive drivers
Tailgating. Weaving in and out of traffic. Passing on the right side. Those are all signs of agrressive driving. Here are some tips on how to deal with aggressive drivers.
Who says you have to learn to parallel park?
Would you buy a car that can park itself?! Honda has new technology in the works that company reps say will lead to car that can self-park within just a few years. Tell us: AMAZING or SCARY?
Dogs in cars: Should they wear seat belts?
If you’re bringing Fido along for the ride, chances are he doesn’t get strapped in with a seatbelt. But according to some recent research, he should. Here’s why: