Sep 30, 2013 07:57 PMFix windshield cracks, chips before cold weather hitsThe first snap of frosty autumn air can turn that tiny star-line crack in your windshield into a lengthy fissure. How can you...
Sep 30, 2013 07:29 PMSubtle signs indicate need for brake system inspectionYou are dropping off your teens at school and slow down your car as you approach a crowded turnout. As you push on the brake pedal...
Sep 30, 2013 05:21 PMAre your tires ready for autumn's rainy weather?Those first autumn rains often create slick road conditions. Oil and grime that soaked into asphalt during the summer resurfaces...
Sep 09, 2013 12:34 AMCHP inspects trucks, buses during brake safety awareness weekThe California Highway Patrol is highlighting the dangers of vehicle braking systems as part of its Brake Safety Awareness Week,...
Sep 03, 2013 05:57 PMBeachcombing our shores for the perfect treasureBudd Titlow cradles the tiny multi-colored seashells in his hands, the grains of sand falling through his fingers and taking him...
Sep 03, 2013 05:34 PMSimple car wash tips to brighten-up light-colored vehiclesReds, blues, greens and grays may catch your eye but the most popular vehicle color on the planet is white. And that means frequent...
Sep 03, 2013 05:20 PMMaybe You Need a New Pair of Wiper Blades, Not GlassesAutumn rains have already arrived throughout North America, including drought-stricken western states. That's a problem for drivers...
Aug 29, 2013 05:15 PMAll-new Corolla debuts new transmission, sleek body stylingThe all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla has a chiseled look to its exterior styling, and with the addition of a new transmission, the...
Aug 28, 2013 08:22 PMNavigating the sea of child safety seats, regulationsChild safety seats are as varied as vehicles themselves. How do you choose one and how do you know that it’s installed properly? Also,...
Aug 28, 2013 08:13 PMDriving practices that help recharge, extend battery lifeAs summer tapers into cooler fall weather, drivers may notice a change in their vehicle performance. The way you drive also can...
Aug 23, 2013 03:58 PMInspection checklist for safe autumn drivingSummer vacations are over and the children are back in school. Your car has logged several thousand miles, hit some potholes and...
Aug 16, 2013 12:17 AMUp and away: fabulous Balloon Festival ascendsPaul Smith dreamed about ballooning since childhood when he first read the Jules Verne classic, "Around the World in 80 Days."...
Aug 04, 2013 07:00 AMShakespeare takes center stage in summer festivalsA steel moon rises over the saw-toothed horizon. The audience takes its seat and the curtain opens to reveal Sherwood Forest. ...
Aug 04, 2013 07:00 AMSeven tips for 13 dirty summer problemsA clean vehicle in summer is like having a well-manicured lawn. It must be tended weekly to look any good, and there’s always...
Aug 01, 2013 08:09 PMEarly warning signs indicate worn out brakesYou’ve spent your summer acting as the family chauffeur, towing boats and trailers, driving to events and taking extended...
Jun 30, 2013 09:29 PMRegional food festivals celebrate local crops, traditionsJust about every state celebrates its crops. California honors garlic and strawberries. New York celebrates blueberries while...
Jun 05, 2013 05:32 PMRedesigned Avalon brings top fuel ecomony in mid-size sedanFuel efficiency has been a Toyota mantra since its cars first arrived in America in the 1960s. The redesigned Toyota Avalon is...
Jun 05, 2013 05:01 PMKeep that new car shine without picking up the hoseYour vehicle is covered with dust and insect goo and needs a bath. You’d like to drag over the hose and spray it clean but...
Jun 04, 2013 08:05 PMAre your brakes ready for summer driving?You’ve been planning your summer vacation for months and made a list of things you can’t forget to do before departing....