by Mike Gulett - My wife, Rebecca, bought this 2007 Mini Cooper S brand new almost twenty years ago. She ordered it and specified all the options. She could have bought anything she wanted and we did look at many other new cars but she chose the … [Read more...]
When Does a Repair Cost More Than Your Vehicle Is Worth?
July 2, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Quick Answer A repair stops making sense once it costs more than about half of what your car is currently worth. So if your vehicle would sell for $4,000 and the fix runs $2,500, you're past the point of smart spending. Age, mileage, … [Read more...]
The Cars That Meant Success Before SUVs Came Along
June 29, 2026 By 5 Comments
by Mike Gulett - There was a time when if you wanted to let others know that you had 'made it', you did not drive an SUV, you drove an elegant sedan, a beautiful coupe, or maybe a grand touring car with plenty of performance and elegance. These … [Read more...]
Why Brake Calipers Have Become a Key Part of Modern Vehicle Styling
June 29, 2026 By Leave a Comment
A part that once disappeared behind a wheel spoke is now one of the first things people notice about a car sitting at a stoplight. Brake calipers, long treated as purely mechanical components tucked out of sight, have steadily moved into the visual … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Evaluate Whether Keeping Your Leased Vehicle Makes Sense
June 29, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Buying a car is often difficult due to financial constraints, so many people prefer to lease one. Over time, they become comfortable driving that car, and when they have enough savings, they consider buying out of the leased car. To decide whether … [Read more...]
The Great American Duesenberg
June 25, 2026 By 7 Comments
There was a time when America Built the World’s Finest Automobile... by Mike Gulett - I love looking at pre-war cars but I have never really considered owning one. Any sighting of a Duesenberg is very rare and one is not often seen driving on … [Read more...]
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