The “Keyless Go” feature on Mercedes-Benz vehicles means that as long as the driver has the key fob on them they are able to lock and unlock the door simply by touching the door handle. Occasionally Mercedes owners find that their keyless go functionality is not working; or works only some of the time. We’ll …
As the nation continues to adapt to the new normal of social distancing and states slowly start to reduce shelter in place orders, many people who may have been putting off buying a new car are going to find themselves visiting a car dealership soon. This could be due to an impending lease return, a …
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With the majority of the country currently under some form of statewide shelter in place order people are driving considerably less than they normally would. Despite this, it is extremely important to know how to clean and disinfect your car interior to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Taking proper precautions when shopping or running …
During the Coronavirus pandemic many people are having trouble finding a car dealership to take their car when their lease term ends. The primary reason for this is lack of space for returned cars. The pandemic’s closure of auctions and wholesalers as well as shuttered operations for many car manufacturers means that returned leases are …
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The Honda Accord is an automotive icon. Perhaps, not the most exciting icon, but few automotive nameplates are as synonymous with value, thoughtful engineering, and general quality than the Honda Accord. Redesigned for 2017 the Accord is now available only as a sedan. Compared to the previous generation it’s wheelbase has grown by over 4 …
New for the 2017 model year; this generation of Civic Si is a significant departure from the high revving, naturally aspirated Si’s that came before it. Now powered by a version of the 1.5l turbocharged inline four that is optional on less sporty Civic trim levels and found in several other honda vehicles, the Si …
Harbor Freight has issued an important recall notice for their ubiquitous jack stands. A common sight in the garages of home mechanics and ammature wrenchers everywhere, these are some of the most frequently encountered jack stands in the United States. These jack stands should be checked immediately. On March 20th Harbor Freight Tools filed a …
The AMG C63 has been refreshed for the 2019 model year. Still available only in rear wheel drive. The chassis and 4.0 liter biturbo V8 carry over unchanged but the C63 receives a new 9 speed multi-clutch automatic to replace the 7 speed transmission from the previous model year. Other updates that apply across the …
Over time headlights will cloud and fog up from dirt and road grime as well as from oxidation of the headlight housing material. This can be extremely dangerous because it limits the light and visibility when driving at night. And since it happens slowly over time a car owner may not notice that their headlights …
Many car owners, particularly those who have sports cars or muscle cars wonder how they are able to create a more aggressive exhaust note to their vehicle. Even drivers of more common passenger cars occasionally look to change the sound of their exhaust note. What Determines a Car’s Exhaust Note? From the factory the sound …