First is to have the cash to buy without the need for a loan. Second is to get used to the monthly payment you will have when you buy the vehicle and have a loan. Read now:Learn how to never have a car payment again Read now:Here is how to save for a car fast Third is to b...
In 2024, several EVs are eligible for the federal government's tax credit program, which can reduce what you owe the IRS by up to $7500 for a single tax year.
Find the 9th and 10th digits. The 9th digit is a check digit that is used to verify the authenticity of the VIN. It is created with a numerical formula that creates a number from 0 to 9 or an X. The tenth character indicates the year of manufacture. Any vehicle manufactured in 2005 ...
Chart: How do electric cars compare. This chart (very gratefully) reuses data calculated and explained by Prof. David MacKay in chapter 20 of his superb book Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air. Follow that link to read how science can help us make transport more efficient.Performance...
The MINI Cooper of 2004 featured few changes from earlier models. Some drivers reported that the signature center-mounted speedometer was difficult to read without taking their attention off the road, so BMW added a digital speed readout under thetachometer. A rear power socket located in the tr...
Even if the warranty is not going to be honored as in the US I would expect that the suggested repair should be to avoid future failures. I’m sad that the prestige of the brand is not carried the same way as in other countries, even when is more expensive to have a Subaru car in...
A snaps is usually brännvin (which may be vodka such as Absolut or Explorer, or akvavit), but can also be some other light-bodied spirit, as long as it isn't sweet. Major Scandinavian brands of snaps include: Swedish "O P Andersson," Norwegian "Linie Akvavit" and Danish "Aalborg....
By August, NHTSA says it will create a new database, searchable by VIN, that will let car owners see all recall-related repairs done on a particular vehicle for free. I’ve got a problem that my dealer won’t address or can’t fix, and I’ve read about this issue on forums and ...
purchase a cheap key from the internet, but you are taking a huge risk. There is about a 50/50 chance the key you purchase will either not work or won't be able to be programmed to your vehicle. Call around to your local locksmiths. One of them will offer you a key at a fair ...