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    Electric cars/hybrids

    Does anyone here have an electric car or a hybrid? I've looked at them with a little bit of interest but I can't justify their high cost when I have a gasoline powered car that gets 36-40 MPG on the freeway.
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    Service engine codes

    Just wanted to share a tip that you can look up service engine codes on the Internet so you know what kind of issue you're dealing with. Some cars allow you to see the number on the dash while other cars you have to take to places like an auto parts store.
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    AC or mileage?

    I only run the air conditioning when the heat is unbearable so I can get better mileage. My wife doesn't agree with me and is always willing to sacrifice mileage for comfort, but when she fills up the car, she complains about the price. What do you do?
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    Age of a tire

    There's an easy way to spot the age of a tire when shopping for new tires. Look on the sidewall and you'll see something that has a combination of letters and numbers. The last four numbers are the week and year the tire was made. So if the last four numbers are 2611, then the tires were...
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    Detailing - pay someone or do it yourself?

    How many of you detail your car and how many pay to have someone do it for you? I prefer to do it myself so I know exactly what's been done. It takes time but when I step back and look at my car I know it's been done right.
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