Ask a Mechanic-Buying a Car from an owner
In this “Ask a Mechanic” feature, we will be asking a mechanic questions to help the rest of us with our love of buying and driving cars. It is often said that one shouldn’t buy a brand new car. It’s value plummets, the minute you drive it off the lot. It’s much more cost efficient to buy a used vehicle. Many people buy previously owned cars from dealerships as they do lots of different inspections […]
What to do in an Accident
Car crashes happen every day. They can tie up traffic, slowing our commute and may cause us to skip that extra cup of coffee before rushing out of the house. But what happens if you are involved in a car accident? Being knowledgeable of what to do before an accident happens can ease the stress of the situation. Please remember these tips in the event that you are involved in an accident. Stay calm […]
COOL APPS FOR YOUR CAR
As technology gets more and more high tech, there are cooler and cooler apps for your phone that you can use for your car. Long gone are the days when you could just make phone calls, and we are way past playing games (although those are quite fun too), but nowadays apps are even more useful. With gas prices getting higher and higher, there is an app called Gas Buddy. It’s a free app, which […]
ELECTRIC CAR IS SO YESTERDAY
What’s lighter than a Honda Motorcycle, gets you high, and has caught the FAA’s attention? The electric plane, that’s what! A team of high school students from here in Las Vegas have built a 2 seater plane that can go 200 mph and flies at 1000 ft. These kids are really something, they’re not old enough to drink yet, but they are causing the FAA to take notice. These Rancho high school students were picked […]
THINGS TO DO IN VEGAS WITH MINORS, Lied Discovery Museum
When one thinks of Las Vegas, one of the last things people think about is museums, however Sin City is now home to one of the coolest children’s museums in the country, the Lied Discovery Museum. It’s not only a great place to take the kids for the day, but they might even leave learning something, what’s a parent not to love about that? Be prepared to be there for a while; the Lied Discovery […]
WATCH OUT FOR CARS …and people on the sidewalk too!
Most people are aware that pedestrians have the right of way, especially pedestrians. Unfortunately, people forget to look out for them. Obviously if someone sees a person in front of their car, they’re not going to hit the accelerator, but if they forget to look out their windshield, they will never know if anyone is there before they hit the gas. Now, that’s not to say that pedestrians always have the right of way. […]
Nevada Car Seat Standards …and why you should use them!
It used to be, one of the most dangerous places for your children to be was in a car, but over the years, with stricter and stricter car seat laws, your kids are now much safer. Though the laws may vary from state to state, it is always better to err on the side of caution, not only for you little ones’ lives, but also so that you won’t get into trouble with the law. […]
Crossing Guards – Keeping our children safe
In many places in this country, our children walk to school, some may even take their bicycle. During this journey, whether long or short, they will intersect with the general public who are driving motor vehicles. These aren’t just parents of other children at the school, they are everyday people, going about their everyday lives and not always paying attention to the little ones who may walk in front of their car. This is why […]
To buy or to lease That is the question
So you need a new car. Normally you would go to the dealer and buy a new car, or scan the paper and purchase one from the previous owner, but lately you’ve seen a lot of ads on TV telling you that you should lease a car. Is one really better than the other? The short answer is no, one is not necessarily better than the other, it all depends on you and what you […]
How to check your oil
Before embarking on a road trip, it is always a good idea to check the oil in your car, especially if you haven’t just had an oil change. Without enough oil, the moving parts of an engine will have no lubrication and may seize up, and as Murphy’s Law dictates, this will always happen at the very worst time possible. Not to worry, it’s a really simple process, and there’s no heavy lifting involved. You […]