About Me
My name is Amy, and I work full-time as a mechanic. Most of my clients shop for new cars when they buy because they think that a new car will be safer and more reliable. While this is sometimes true, I am here to tell you that a used car may very well be your best option even if you can afford to buy new. My blog will outline what is important when you are buying a new vehicle and will give you some tips and tricks to use when buying a car that has been owned by someone else. You might just find that you will get a great car for a lot less money.
Have A Junk Car? What You Need To Do
When you have a vehicle that has broken down to the point that you no longer want to fix it up, you have a junk car on your hands. Getting rid of a junk car is a little different than dealing with a used car.
Make Sure You Have the Title
Even when you are getting rid of a junk car, you still need to make sure that you have the title in hand.
3 Ideas For What You Can Do With Your Old Clunker
When you have an old car that seems to just be hanging on by a thread, you may wonder what you can and should do to deal with the situation and with your car. There are many ways that you can go about getting rid of your old car, but it is important to know your options before you come to a final decision. Then you can be sure that you will make the right decision when it comes to what to do with your old clunker.
Should You Clean Your Diesel Filter Yourself?
If you've recently upgraded an older diesel truck for one manufactured after 2009, you may be a bit concerned about the diesel particulate filter (DPF) attached to your exhaust system, particularly if you've been regaled with stories of friends who neglected maintenance of their DPFs, causing expensive engine repairs. How do you know when it's time to clean your DPF, and can you perform this process yourself if you've done other vehicle repairs in the past?