Category Car Guide

Often people ask me about their cars and wonder if they should keep them or sell them. The Jeep Patriot is a unique vehicle that sits in an odd spot in the market. It is not quite a rugged trail…

No one buys a car just to have it fall apart in the driveway after a few years. You want to know if your ride will stand the test of time. Most owners worry about their investment. I have spent…

One of the most common headaches for a Jeep owner is walking out to the garage and finding a dead engine. You turn the key, hear a click, and know you are in for a bad morning. Many people buy…

All of us bought a Jeep 4xe to blend raw power with modern efficiency. You probably drive it daily but feel confused about that tiny battery meter. Does it ever really stay full while you cruise down the highway? People…

Unless you have actually sat in your driveway with a stopwatch, you probably do not know how long your engine runs after a remote start. Most owners assume it stays on until they get inside. That is not true. These…

Who buys a car and expects it to fail after a few years? Not me. I want a vehicle that handles the daily grind without falling apart. The Jeep Compass often gets a bad reputation. Many owners worry about engine…

Since you are looking at a Jeep Wrangler, you probably want to take it off the road. It is a legendary machine. People love the look and the open roof. But you have to wonder if it stays reliable over…

You might look at your SUV and wonder if it has another hundred thousand miles left in the tank. Many people think these machines wear out fast, but the truth depends on how you treat them. I have seen some…

As we look at the history of the Jeep Cherokee, it is clear that many owners love these machines for their capability. They handle dirt roads and city streets with ease. However, every vehicle has a breaking point. You want…

When you buy a truck, you expect it to work for a long time. The Chevy Colorado has earned a solid reputation for toughness over the years. Many owners push these rigs well past the two hundred thousand mile mark…