Getting around New Jersey in a moped is a fun ride and can save you a lot of gas money. Just make sure you know the New Jersey moped laws and buy yourself a moped in good condition. There are many makes and models, from used to vintage to new. I personally prefer vintage and ...
These days, it’s hard to imagine that just forty years ago, a bike like the Honda VTX1300C would have been considered impossibly big. In that time, a motorcycle that pushed 800cc would have been considered a monster. Nowadays, a motorcycle like the Honda VTX1300C is considered a mid-sized bike. In a field that encourages a ...
This review is for Nokian Hakkapelitta RSi studless winter tires. I give them a 10 out of a possible 10! What a great winter tire! With winter approaching and needing new tires for my Suzuki Grand Vitara, I decided to get dedicated winter tires. Previously, I had run All Season tires and had experienced some ...
My son turned 16 in March of last year. Then the inevitable happened, he needed a car. After all, sixteen year-olds can’t be seen disembarking from the big, yellow, school bus. They have to get jobs, and have a ride for dates. We faced a dilemma, he wanted something sporty and hot. We, mom and ...
When trying to decipher an insurance policy or compare different carriers, insurance jargon can get in the way. And unfortunately, skimming over car insurance terms you don’t know can lead to purchasing mistakes. Before you buy your next policy or claim an accident, make sure you know these car insurance definitions. Exclusion An exclusion in ...
One thing that collision repairers and insurance companies often butt heads over is estimating procedures. In New Jersey, however, many collision repairers are just banging their heads against the wall, thanks to clashes with Travelers Insurance company that have, thus far, been largely unresolved. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has ...
Manual transmissions are fun. Not to mention they grant the driver a greater control over his or her automobile. They may even keep you more focused on the road. After all, it’s a bit harder to talk on a cell phone or eat fast food when you’re using both hands and both feet to move ...
Dodge and Plymouth Neons are everywhere on used car lots, and usually offered for a low price. However, despite the “bargain” that they seem to be, potential buyers beware! The 1996 Neon is nothing short of a nightmare on wheels. What is that certain indefinable something that makes a car desirable? Is it a cool, ...
Last week, my wife noticed a pile of torn-up tissues in the back seat of her car. She didn’t think much of it, and cleaned them up. This past weekend, though, the culprit made itself known. Upon opening the trunk of the car, she was greeted by a brand new furry brown tenant. A mouse ...
HID (high intensity discharge) headlights are becoming more and more popular today in automobiles. Partially because a lot of people like the look of them, and secondly because they provide a brighter, purer light. They are a nice upgrade from stock halogen bulbs and are extremely easy to install, most of the time called plug ...