Automotive quality: You get what you pay for
Dear Doctor: I have a question about the price of engine oil. When I shop in stores with my wife I like to stroll down the automotive aisles. I notice the prices on items, such as wiper blades and motor oil, seem inexpensive compared to the local repair shop and dealerships. Are these automotive supplies poor quality for the lower prices?- PhillipDear Phillip: When you see a name brand item that carries the same part number as repair shops and dealerships, then you can be assured of the product's quality. If you are buying engine oil, make sure it meets the specifications of your ...
2016 Tahoe remains best-selling full-size SUV
With new connectivity and safety features for 2016, the Chevrolet Tahoe SUV is a top-selling family vehicle that is anything but small.Stretching 17 feet in length, the truck-based Tahoe provides 45.3 inches of front-seat legroom - enough to make a football player comfortable.Every one of the three rows of seats sits high above the pavement and even the third row has more than 38 inches of headroom. Buyers select Tahoes with as many as nine seats or as few as six.Best of all, the interior can be surprisingly free of road and wind noise.The Tahoe comes with only one engine - a ...
Good deals available on electrics
Sales of electric vehicles have pretty much stalled recently because of low gas prices, so good EV deals are available. One of the best deals right now is for the 2016 Nissan Leaf EV.Nissan is offering new buyers two years of free public charging under its "No Charge to Charge" program. It's not the only manufacturer offering free mileage as a purchase incentive.Hyundai offers unlimited complimentary refueling for its Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle and Toyota gives buyers three years of free refueling for its hydrogen-powered Mirai. Those vehicles are available for sale and lease primarily in ...