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…
It’s that time of year—the time when you are pre-gaming and tailgating concerts and sporting events, or traveling far distances to meet up with family for a good ol’ fashioned cookout. While it’s fun to tailgate, it isn’t always easy transporting food—whether cooked or uncooked—to an event that may be hours away. Would it be…
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…
People have been working out of their cars since the invention of cars. Salespersons, field agents, inspectors—the list goes on of people who are on the move all day and must document, plan, schedule, and so on between calls.  Until a few decades ago, working from the road was both limiting and liberating. You…
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…
The job ain’t over until the paperwork is done. Questionable grammar aside, it is a phrase that can apply to many endeavors, and transferring ownership of a car is certainly one of them. The title is the document that makes car ownership official. It doesn’t matter if you paid the money; the vehicle is not…
Remember the days when you had to muscle the steering wheel just to make a turn? Today’s vehicles are now equipped with power steering systems that work with precision—without straining your arms.    There are two types of power steering systems: hydraulic and electric. There are still some vehicles that use hydraulic systems, but most of…
Making sure that your tires are properly inflated may sound like something your grandfather would tell you to be mindful of, but it is a legitimate reminder. When your tires are under-inflated on the street, they can wear prematurely and unevenly, forcing you to spend hundreds to over a thousand dollars or more. Under-inflated tires…
