After reading a review of the Ford Fiesta by Jack B., I have concluded that I should never, ever write a car review ever again because he nailed it. I would however, like to share Jack and I giving our driving impression of the exciting new 2011 Ford Fiesta and our discussion on my driving skills (or the lack thereof), Jack’s… [[Continue reading]]

Does anyone really know how jump starting works?

Question: Who taught you how to jump start a car? Or maybe I should ask this question first: do you know HOW to jump start a car? It’s okay. There are a lot of people out there who don’t know, and I’m… [[Continue reading]]

My friend, Steve Haas, wrote this great article for me back in November about leasing vs buying. I kind of sat on it. A lot. I sat on it for over 3 months because I had this gut feeling that I couldn’t quite place and I didn’t discuss with Steve until today because I am not criticizing what he wrote but in this economic snapshot we… [[Continue reading]]

Guest post by Steve Haas, with thanks.

Leasing vs. Buying
The recent financial crisis may have reduced the availability of great new-car leasing programs, but some are still available.  This weekend’s newspaper, for example, includes an advertisement for the hot Mazda3 5-door (with automatic transmission) for a lease payment of $219 per month for three years.  This sounds like a very affordable payment for a new car… [[Continue reading]]

Recently there was a repeat showing of Top Gear on BBC America about the Honda Civic Type R that was updated for the UK market in 2007. It reminded me of how a slightly used older generation of the same model can be a better investment and even a better drive but it is also important it is to take care to have a used car inspected… [[Continue reading]]