Clutch is the heart and soul of both, manual and automatic transmission. It is a mechanical component prone to failure after a certain period. But an automatic transmission clutch is less likely to fail because the car itself does most of the gear shifting. In a manual transmission, the driver has all the control. It…
So you are planning on purchasing a European car, maybe a Mercedes, VW, or BMW. This article will help you understand whether European cars are expensive to maintain, and why they might be worth the extra cost. Are Europeans Cars More Expensive to Maintain? If you are referring to the premium cars from luxury European…
The compact sedan is the most crowded segment. Dozens of cars compete in this segment to come out on top of each other. If a car has even the slightest hint of being problematic then buyers avoid buying it. Chevrolet Cruze has seen ups and downs in its reliability over time. With every new model…
Out of 77 million cars produced in 2020, more than 10 million came out of Europe. Cars manufactured by European automakers account for approximately 14% of the world’s automobile production. So, the question is are European cars reliable? It is a common myth that the majority of European cars are sold in Europe due to…
The dreaded oil leak, there is nothing worse than coming out of your girlfriend/boyfriends’ parents’ house and noticing a large oil right smack dab in the middle of their concrete driveway. Oil leaks can range from small annoying little drips to large all the oil on the ground beside your vehicle catastrophes. Knowing when an…
I think we have all been there before. We wake up early in the morning so we can beat the morning traffic. Coffee in hand we stroll down the sidewalk to our cars, underneath something catches our eyes. A large puddle. Panic sets in and we begin to worry will it be okay to drive…
Saab has an interesting story that most car owners do not realize. The Saab 92 was released in 1949, being its first production vehicle, this could be considered the point in time when Saab being producing their vehicles. They continued production up until the 2014 model year. Interesting fact, the last vehicle Saab produced was…
There is no doubt that Mercedes makes some of the world’s most premium performance vehicles. Vehicles that sit at the pinnacle of automotive technology. But sometimes they also fail miserably. Among the many failures, here are the 6 Mercedes-Benz Models to Avoid. 1. 2015 Mercedes C 300 The Mercedes C300 has been a great car…
Alfa Romeo is a popular Italian automaker. Their most popular models are Stelvio and Giulia. Today, we’ll take a look at how well they hold their value. Do Alfa Romeos Hold Value? Alfa Romeos don’t hold value well. Alfa Romeo Giulia holds 62% of its value in the first 3 years and 48% in the…
More and more manufacturers are adding automatic start-stop technology to their vehicles to increase efficiency and reduce emissions. These systems have been in cars since the ’80s in similar forms. Some drivers like it, and some do not, but this technology is here to stay. What are start-stop systems? How do they work? Do they…
With every passing day, automatic cars are becoming more and more popular. Cars with manual transmission are becoming the talk of the past. Still, 37% of all light vehicles driven today have a manual transmission. So, what is that people despise about automatic transmission? and what are the disadvantages of automatic cars? Let us take…
Toyota is one of the most popular car brands in the world. But does it hold value well? Today we’ll find it out! Why Do Toyotas Keep Their Value so Well? Toyota cars hold their value incredibly well because it’s one of the most reliable and popular brands in the world. Thus, there is a…
