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Five Reasons to Stop Your Car Immediately

“Drive it ‘til it breaks” — it’s a motto you’ve probably come across. Here’s the problem with that philosophy. What you’re actually saying is “drive it until there’s no longer any will in your vehicle to move down the road.” Which is a very, very bad policy.
Scott
Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:01

Classic Cars and their Countries of Origin Poster Series

CJ Pony Parts, a Mustang Parts retailer, recently put together an awesome poster series called Classic Cars and their Countries of Origin.
Scott
Fri, 09/08/2017 - 01:54

The Best Performance Cars of 2015 and My Favorite This Year

2015 was a great year for performance cars. Some great vehicles got even better, and some that haven’t been in the spotlight for a while are back with a vengeance.
Scott
Wed, 09/20/2017 - 15:11

7 Tips to Keep From Locking Yourself out of Your Car

Cars are only getting smarter, and the security measures that come standard on new models are no exception.
Scott
Thu, 11/23/2017 - 12:31

The Worst-Rated Cars and Why You Shouldn't Buy Them

Journalists make it known when they like a car, but what if you disagree? BMW’s 3-series spent a decade dominating Car and Driver’s 10Best list when many competitors in the sports sedan category were, in fact, excellent cars in their own right.
Scott
Fri, 12/01/2017 - 01:49

What Car's Redesign or Facelift Upset the Most People?

What’s Reddit good for if you can’t make the occasional rant? Car enthusiasts, as you may know, are a somewhat opinionated lot. I asked Reddit this question, and at the time of writing, I’ve received over 700 responses.
Scott
Fri, 12/01/2017 - 01:56

10 of the Best Automotive Books, Just In Time For Christmas

With winter already on the horizon, sometimes it’s nice to curl up with a good book by a warm fire instead of freezing your fingers off in the garage. Or maybe it’s time to get that perfect Christmas gift.
Scott
Sat, 12/02/2017 - 21:21

Ranking the Best Boxy Cars

First of all, I’m excited to say that this is article #100 on Best Cars Guide! Woo! Perhaps I should make a top 10 list of my favorites so far. But that can be another day. For now, let’s talk about boxy cars that look a little bit like toasters.
Scott
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 18:45

The Most Embarrassing "Dream Cars" of My Youth

Every kid has a dream car, but exactly what that car is can change often over the years. Some kids dream of Corvettes and grow up to like pickups. Others are enamored with sleek imports as children, but love American muscle as adults. Personally, I’ve had quite a few dream cars over the years.
Scott
Wed, 12/06/2017 - 02:14

14 Best Cars for College Students

Hitting the road for college soon? You better not leave in mom’s minivan. No, no, no! As spacious and roomy as it may be, no one wants to see a cool college kid in a soccer mom car.
Scott
Wed, 12/06/2017 - 15:48