Neal’s How-To’s

Buying a used car can be a very smart financial decision. However, without the right research and questions, it can become a costly mistake. One crucial step buyers may miss when buying a used [...]

There are many many cars for sale on sites like Craigslist Durham, Facebook Marketplace, and Ebay in Durham and the surrounding area. To list used cars is free, so you may see cars for sale by [...]

Recently bought a used car, selling an old car, or just need to clean up your existing vehicle from an unwanted bumper sticker? Bumper stickers are made to be strong and last through all weather [...]

Flat tires, dead batteries, engine trouble, and accidents ranging from fender benders to more serious collisions can happen to the best of us. Emergencies could leave you stranded in bad weather, [...]

Changing windshield wipers is an important part of car maintenance. A proper pair of windshield wipers can make a major difference in safety and visibility. With 109 days of rain in Durham, North [...]

Durham North Carolina gets an average of 46 inches of rain per year. That’s more than the US average rainfall. Durham gets 109 days of precipitation a year. On those days, windshield wipers can [...]

Summer is coming to an end in the Durham area, but not all the fun. Thinking of a long distance drive for an upcoming holiday? Planning to drive that one last car load for college? Either way, [...]

In part 1 of this series on Decoding Motor Oil, we went over why motor oil is important for all engines, and the reasons behind routine oil changes. Motor oil is important for 3 reasons: [...]

Placing a tire on a vehicle doesn’t seem like a big deal. Many people feel pretty capable of rotating and maintaining their tires. So it’s easy to assume that you can just put one on, right? Not [...]

Spinning uncontrollably is the last thing you want to do while on the road. Hydroplaning is terrifying and dangerous. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway [...]