Last week was a bit of a roller coaster for me. As of Wednesday night, I had not sold any cars and it wasn’t looking good. I asked our pastor to pray for me and the small group who met for prayer meeting Wednesday night prayed as well. Thursday was slow as well with no…
I tried to be a loyal American…
After owning Europeans cars for the last 14 years, I sold the Jaguar and bought an American car. And, as you would expect, it was unusual. I bought an American made two-seater called the Pontiac Fiero. A mechanic friend said, “I haven’t seen a Fiero since I was in high school.” Yes, it was an…
2003 Land Rover Freelander : Thermostat Removal
If you are a backyard mechanic and want to know how to change the thermostat on a 2002-05 Land Rover Freelander, this 42 minute video will be very helpful. After skimming through the instructions, I think I would rather do the job on a 2003 Land Rover Discovery II. In fact, after you watch this…
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 stuck in Park
The owner of a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 asked for help with his SUV on an the MBWorld Forum. Without warning, his vehicle stopped allowing him to shift out of Park. Ever had that happen to you? This is how he explained the problem: I need your help. My gearbox is stuck in PARK…..also BAS/ESP light…
QOTD #57: How do I sell my car?
Chances are you may be thinking about selling your car or trading it in. But how can you sell your car for the most amount of money? Whether you sell it to a private party or trade the car in at a car dealership, you should consider a few tips before putting the car up…
Mystery Car 135
Any idea what this three wheeled micro car is? It was originally sold by a company in Steubenville, Ohio but the parent company no longer sells them in the US. Guess away! Click here for the answer.
What’s the Scoop? — 7/6/15
A woman was given a parking ticket but did not have to pay the fine because of the use of a comma. Who woulda thunk it? Click here to read what happened. Have you been wondering what happened to Swade the Tasmanian SAAB blogger? His new venue is still Swedish but a bit faster. Click…
Buying a Used Car
In this month’s edition of Popular Mechanics, there are several articles about purchasing used cars. One is about the buying process while another shows how to interpret a used car description. And let’s not forget the Used Car Checklist app for iPhones. While it all makes for an interesting read, it is good to know…
Mystery Car 134
Mystery Car 133
It looks like a BMW Isetta but it was actually designed and built by an American. Can you guess what this three wheeled automobile is? Make your guess and then click here for the answer.