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If commuting is a daily reality of your life, as it is for most of us, you're spending a significant amount of time in your car. Keeping the interior clean and sharp can be more than a way to help you and your passengers feel more comfortable, it can actually make your travel time more relaxing. There's no need to spend significant amounts of money on specialized equipment or product... read more »

Protecting a car's exterior is trickier than you might think; the pros call it "detailing." It means being more meticulous -- it takes more than hosing bugs off a car's windshield to keep it looking sharp. Here are some tips most of the pros agree on: Tip 1. Work in a shaded area, or the garage. It's not just sunburn you should avoid; you want to keep water spots, s... read more »

Performing routine maintenance on your car is extremely important if you want your car running at its best. The most important of all routine maintenance is changing your cars engine oil and filter. Saving a few dollars, in the short run by not changing your cars engine oil as a routine, can cost you thousands of dollars in repair cost in the long run. You should always check your engine oil indi... read more »

The time when it was good enough to buy dad a tie and a card for Father's Day is long gone. Today's fathers have much more sophisticated tastes and needs. But that doesn't mean mom or the kids have to break the bank to meet dad's higher expectations. Dad As Chef If dad likes to cook, consider new pots, pans or utensils. Interesting spices, sauces or even a gift certifica... read more »

Identify the type of tire you need. To do so, you need to identify how and when you drive the car. Is it a sports car that is only driven in nice weather? Is it a minivan that's driven everyday? Or, is it your SUV or truck that needs winter tires? Once you have figured that out, you can start comparing tires. What qualities are more important to you? Do you want a smoother rid... read more »

Buying a used car is not easy, it takes a lot of patience to find the right car. However, I think this advice will come in handy as I recently went through this process and found the perfect used car for me (also in the San Francisco Bay Area). What do you want? The first thing you need to do is decide what kind of car you want. Since you'll be driving in the city a lot, I would recommen... read more »