When the seasons change, your vehicle needs to be ready. Warmer air and road conditions mean returning to a regular mix of fuel and more energy required to run your vehicle’s air conditioner and air filtration systems. There are also other things to consider with your vehicle upkeep. Winter road conditions will leave behind some…
What is the most desirable vehicle people want these days? Pickup trucks, of course. They’re the most versatile vehicle out there. You can put them to work or take them out to play. They do everything you ask them to. Because pickup trucks are so popular, you may find yourself anywhere across the country where…
How does one measure luxury these days? On one hand, the prestige factor always comes into play. You are moving up in the world, and it shows in the vehicle that you drive. On the other hand, plenty of customers have bought their vehicles at a higher price only to find that their resale value…
Buying a Jeep Wrangler involves a different range of thinking than other vehicle purchases. Thoughts regarding comfort, the latest technology, and even fuel mileage are likely to take a back seat to thoughts of off-road capability and the places the Jeep can take you that most other vehicles cannot. Because of this, the prospect of…
SUVs are the most popular vehicle type in the US. For most households, the first vehicle is an SUV, and sometimes the second one. With the average price for a new car currently over $48K, many of us on a budget find new SUVs out of range. That, of course, is why a used car…
If you’ve been required to install an Intoxalock ignition interlock device after an OWI or DUI conviction, understanding how it works is an important step toward restoring your driving privileges. An Intoxalock ignition interlock is a state-approved breathalyzer that is installed in your vehicle and designed to prevent impaired driving. Before your vehicle can start,…
Popular Opinion. It can be a helpful guidepost or a red flag. If it concerns a subject you know little about, popular opinion can be helpful in getting your footing. When you consider yourself an expert on a topic, like music, for instance, popular opinions may be of the red flag variety. If everybody likes…
Modern vehicles have many safety systems, but no safety feature is more fundamental than the brake system. At the first sign of trouble, our right foot immediately heads to the brake pedal and probably uses it. Alderman Automotive wants to remind everyone that brake systems depend on friction (even hybrids use friction for emergency braking),…
In the mid-80s, SUVs started becoming a force in the automotive industry. Led by models such as the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and the 4-door Jeep Cherokee, people quickly saw the truck-like vehicles as a stylish yet useful alternative to sedans, wagons, and even coupes. The segment grew quickly with the Ford Explorer, Grand Cherokee, and…
We all have some idea of how to wash a car, and we know how to use a hand vacuum. However, getting a regularly used car truly spotless and as close as possible to new in appearance takes time, special tools and materials, and lots of patience. If you lack any of those but still…
