Tire Rotation and Alignment

In the Jan. 25 column, I concluded that tire experts must be correct in recommending that, if you install two new tires on a front-wheel-drive car while allowing two older tires to remain on the vehicle, the new rubber should go on the rear wheels, the...

The push for tire pressure monitoring systems, required on all new cars and light trucks since 2008, can be traced to the Ford Firestone tire controversy in 2000. That's when the failures of the Explorer's Firestone tires first came to the public's...

A car is one of the most expensive things you will own, so it is important to know how to take care of your vehicle without “driving up” your costs.   One vital thing to do is the oil change.  One local woman gets oil changes like...

Q: I've heard that it has become difficult to buy a car with a spare tire, and almost impossible to buy a car with an exact matching spare to use in a five-tire rotation. In addition, on some cars that do have spares, I've heard of a design problem with...

Even as cars evolve to need less-frequent care, maintenance and replacement costs can take a big bite out of your wallet. Don't worry, we're not going to try to teach you how to rebuild an engine or even dirty your hands -- just how to make smart...

While many luxury automakers offer free maintenance as a rule, Lincoln is rolling out a short-term incentive through Sept. 7 on all new Lincolns for free maintenance. The program covers scheduled maintenance ??? including oil changes, tire rotation,...