Automobile Information
Hybrid Cars: The Performance Cars of the Future
When most people think of hybrid cars, they imagine practical, mild-mannered vehicles. But could we someday see hybrid racecars burning up the tracks?
Vehicle Features That Make Mom's Life Easier
Parents have plenty to worry about when packing their kids in the car and heading out on the road.
Every Car Needs a Little TLC ? How to Maximize Vehicle Life
During the winter months, cold weather gives way to the warm, fuzzy feelings brought on by the presence of that certain special someone.
You Don't Need the Luck of The Irish to Make Your Car "Green"
The Emerald Isle is known for being lush, green and teeming with stout, little leprechauns.
2011 New Year's Resolution: Start Taking Better Care of Your Vehicle
While we might slip up on our New Year's resolutions at times, this year you can resolve to take better care of your car all year.
Tips for Maintaining Your Car in Snowy Conditions
When the weather outside is frightful, the road is the last place you want to be, especially if your car hasn't been prepared to deal with snowy conditions. Snow and ice covering the roadways can pose a serious threat to you and your vehicle.
The Great Car Debate: To Buy or to Lease?
As the economy continues to rebound, more Americans find themselves strolling the lot of their local car dealership and facing a difficult decision -- whether to buy or lease a new vehicle.
This Season, Don't Let Pump Prices Put a Damper on Your Holiday Fun
It's easy to get caught up in the holiday hubbub when you're running around looking for the perfect gift.
Take Action Before You Hit the Road
Checking mirrors and seat belts every time you get in your car might seem overly cautious, but driving experts say that what you do before you turn on the ignition may mean the difference between life and death.
Football Season Marks the Time for Car Care
As the leaves fall and the cold weather approaches, everyone begins to feel a little football fever. Just like the greatest coaches check their starting line-ups each year, make sure that your vehicle's most important parts and systems aren't corroded, empty, deflated or worn out. With kick-off around the corner, Firestone Complete Auto Care offers the following tips to ensure your vehicle is ready for fall after a long, hot summer.
Save Money, Help the Environment With Properly Inflated Tires
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now a standard safety feature on all new cars in the United States. TPMS automatically monitors tire pressure and alerts the driver when the pressure in one or more tires becomes significantly low -- and potentially dangerous.
Back to School: Prepare Your Teen for the Road
As the summer comes to an end, teens prepare to get back to the classroom -- and the road. If your young driver is ready to buy their first used vehicle, you'll need to do your research.
Next Best Thing to Vacation: A Stress-Free Commute
It may be vacation time for kids, but most adults work through the summer months. Firestone Complete Auto Care recommends some commuting tips for everyone who is spending the summer driving to work instead of heading out on vacation:
Hybrid Cars Are Hot, But What Are They?
Even if you drive a hybrid car, you probably don't know some basic facts about your car and what makes it work.
Are You "Under Pressure"? Don't Ignore This Dashboard Alert
Beginning with the 2008 model year, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now standard on all new cars in the United States, but many drivers don't know about them.