This post was originally published on www.progressive.com Most cars are appliances. A tool for the job. They get us from point A to point B with no emotion necessary. But convertibles are special. They’ve always been. Convertibles don’t just get us there—they get us there with a big toothy grin and joy. Driving a classic […]
This post was originally published on www.progressive.com It took some luck, years of hard work and few dollars but you’ve finally purchased the classic car you’ve always wanted. It’s probably just like the ride you wanted in high school. The one you used to dream about in class. You told yourself, “I’m going to own
This post was originally published on www.geico.com If you’re anything like the average American, you spend more time in the car each day than you do around the family dinner table. So perhaps it’s no surprise that many of us name our cars as though they were members of the family—an act that’s led to
This post was originally published on www.geico.com The Task: Replacing a grimy, clogged air filter.How Much a Pro Would Charge: $40-$100 (includes the cost of the filter; service fees vary depending on make, model, and mechanic’s pricing) You’ll Need: A new air filter Rag Screwdriver (optional) Butter knife (optional) STEP ONE: CONSULT YOUR MANUAL. Changing
This post was originally published on www.geico.com The Task: Replacing your dim or burnt-out headlight bulbs. How Much a Pro Would Charge: $80-$130 You’ll Need: Your Owner’s Manual Bulbs That Are Compatible with Your Make & Model Disposable Gloves or a Clean Paper Towel STEP 1: RESIST THE URGE TO PROCRASTINATE Subpar headlights are
This post was originally published on www.geico.com There may be more to your tires than you think—and it goes well beyond seasonality and vehicle type. Today’s consumer has a lot of options and many factors to consider beyond the happy-go-lucky summer tire. We talk to Jim Davis, tire expert and Goodyear® public relations manager, to
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This post was originally published on www.geico.com Hmm. Purr. Vroom. Modern engineering has made driving a car easier on the ears than ever. But there are some car noises you don’t want to hear, because they can signal trouble. Every once in a while, roll down the windows and start listening for “any sound that
This post was originally published on www.geico.com Your car’s air-conditioning system has one job—to keep you cool. But during a summer scorcher, it may seem like it’s barely up to the task. And even at those times, it’s eating up gas: The EPA estimates that using A/C in very hot conditions can reduce fuel economy
This post was originally published on www.geico.com It’s a sinking feeling: You put the key in the ignition, turn it and … nothing happens. If this happens to you, listen closely. The sound your car makes—or doesn’t—is a clue to what’s going on under the hood, and whether you should call for a tow or
This post was originally published on www.geico.com If you’re moving—or just heading south for the winter months—you may need to get your car from here to there without driving it yourself. Shipping cars on a truck is the most popular option overall (when commercial and private shipping are counted together), but it’s not the only
