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I write a monthly instructional car care column in ANTIGRAVITY Magazine focused on seasonal car care problems for the mechanically un-inclined. Each issue is distributed to 7,000 print readers and has an additional 3,000 website visitors each month.
It Just Won’t Start! — November 2022
Have you ever gotten into your car, turned the key to start the engine, only to have that deep sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach? You know the one. You try the ignition one more time but the engine just won’t start. Before the total despair sets in, there are a few things you can check on to get you back up and running faster than you can type out one of those vaguely apologetic emoji-filled text messages to your boss about being late for your shift. Read more…
How to Talk to a Mechanic — October 2022
Although often considered scary, car mechanics are just harmless, analog IT guys. They spend all day doing a thankless job and often get yelled at or accused of lying at the end of it. If you get tired of explaining how to convert a file to a PDF to your boomer boss, think about how a mechanic might feel. Mechanics are not spooky, they are more than likely just fed up. Read more…
What To Do When the Flood Waters Rise — September 2022
This is that festive season of nearly endless flash flood warnings, that lovely anxiety-inducing chime of your phone while you race to get your vehicle to the neutral ground as fast as you possibly can. If it hasn’t happened to you or someone you know yet, it’s only a matter of time before your vehicle is the victim of the next gradually intensifying, sudden extreme weather event. Read more…
How to Buy Your Dream Used Car — July 2022
Learning about car maintenance can get you out of a lot of tricky situations, even if you do not currently own a vehicle yourself. But let’s say you were in the market for one: What would your next steps be? Read more…
Does Your Car Spark Joy? — June 2022
The first step in maintaining your vehicle is learning about it. Whether it’s your first car or your 692nd car, even if it’s never been described as reliable before, there is hope. Read more…