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How hackers access key fobs to steal cars and what you can do about it

BY KEVIN SAWYER – Due to ancient software technology found in most key fobs, hackers can easily crack your code, open your car, and drive away. A recent research study conducted at the University of Birmingham, England found that over 100 million vehicles are now vulnerable to hackers who only need about $40 worth of …

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This is how far you can drive on an empty gas tank

BY KEVIN SAWYER – Driving your vehicle when the fuel warning light comes on is never a good thing. In fact, if you drive until you run out of gas you may be doing some serious damage to your engine especially to the catalytic converter. However, there may come some unforeseen emergency time when you …

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Women only parking spaces popping up all over the world

BY KEVIN SAWYER – What some, females mostly, consider to be sexist while others, males mostly, consider to be discriminatory, it seems that women only parking spaces have been popping up all over the world. No one really seems to know why this is happening but in Europe and China it seems to be the …

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These simple strategies will keep your vehicle in top condition

BY KEVIN SAWYER – While your vehicle is worth less than you paid for it the moment you leave the dealership, it will remain a serious investment and asset to you in your everyday life. There are few simple things you can do, however, to ensure that your vehicle is properly maintained and in top …

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Politicians in NJ want to ban drinking coffee while driving

BY KEVIN SAWYER – They say that such a thing could only be thought up by politicians from New Jersey. Recently, politicians in that state have proposed a law that would make it a crime for anyone caught drinking coffee while they are driving. New Jersey politicians have already established a law like no other …

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New study reveals just how easily you can be tracked when you drive

BY KEVIN SAWYER – New research out of Rutgers University details how easy it is for anyone, especially the government, the police and the insurance companies, to track everywhere you go when you are behind the wheel. While, for the most part, such government entities as the FBI or the NSA aren’t all that concerned …

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Here’s why you really don’t need that sunroof

BY KEVIN SAWYER – Everyone, it seems, thinks that the greatest thing ever invented is the sun roof. People, believe it or not, actually ask car dealers if a vehicle they are interested in actually comes with a sun roof. Really? The last thing you need on your car is a sun roof and here’s …

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