How clean your car is on the outside can reflect how often you wash it. It can also indicate outside issues, such as if it rained recently while you were on the road. Did you have to drive on a dirt road, or does the car spend all its time outside as opposed to being…
Some cars, especially those with high-performance engines, recommend using premium fuel. Is it necessary? And what occurs if you don’t? Alderman Automotive has the answers. Nearly every gas station gives you a choice between regular and premium fuel, and true to its name, premium fuel costs more. Is it better for your car, and should…
If you own a diesel vehicle, you have likely been proactive in locating the diesel pumps in your area and looking for the green-colored pump handles when you arrive. However, we all get distracted at times; something can throw us off our game, and in this case, you may have discovered that you accidentally filled…
Towing opens a wide range of possibilities to enhance your lifestyle. It could mean enjoyable camping, fishing, or leisure boating on your favorite lake. It could mean taking your recreational vehicles like dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, or other crafts out for a day or weekend of fun. The possibilities are almost endless. But first, you…
We have all lived and grown up with cars, so they are a pretty easy thing to take for granted. But they are still pretty amazing things when you stop to think about it. Just the idea of what they provide is astonishing: without any preparation, we can dash off and head to some location…
From towing to hauling to family road trips, pickup trucks can accomplish many different tasks. They are built to hitch-up and go, whether it be down the street or a couple thousand miles away. What is the difference between gasoline- and diesel-fueled trucks when it comes to daily usage? There are plenty of differences in…
We live in a society where, at the age of 16, you have the privilege to drive, and at 21, you have the right to drink alcohol. Combining these two activities is never a good idea and, of course, it’s illegal. If convicted of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), the Indiana Government can’t take away your…
A couple of generations ago, almost anyone in Indiana didn’t think twice about having a set of “snow tires” stored in the corner of the garage, waiting until October or November to be swapped with the regular tires until springtime. This is less common now, but should it be? Alderman Automotive explains. Two issues diminished…
What was once mainly limited to hunters, fishermen, and other outdoorsy types in the 60s and 70s and became an alternative choice in the 80s has long since become the default vehicle for American households. SUVs fill the role once reserved for station wagons and minivans. Along the way, they bring all-wheel drive, at least…
