Designed to lure and then catch habitual texters, law enforcement officers have commissioned texting only lanes on your local highways and roadways. Warning, don’t be fooled by this social distraction on your morning and evening commutes, these new texting only lanes come complete with stop and go traffic, fender benders, crash site obstacles and [...]
Here at CARCHEX, we want to give you free car care tips and teach you how to do-it-yourself! Our upcoming Video Series #2 will debut the "How To's" of minor car repairs and maintenance with Master Mechanic Pat Goss. With Pat's car tips and simple explanations, changing a flat tire, air filter, or your lights will [...]
After a good wax job, some chrome rims, and a pine scented air freshener, a used car can appear in top condition while still concealing marks, scuffs, and possible damages from major accidents. That’s why one of the best things you can do when shopping for a used car is to get a vehicle history report [...]
Follow CARCHEX’s tips to save at the gas pump and cure those summertime money blues If you feel run down by gas prices, follow these simple tips from CARCHEX to start saving at the pump today. 1) Buy gas only in the mornings when it’s coolest out. Gas expands at high temperatures, so to [...]
CARCHEX and Pat Goss Don’t Want You Sweating Over Your Car’s AC This Summer It’s impossible to beat the summer heat if your car’s air conditioning is busted. And no one likes sweating through work clothes while stuck in rush hour traffic. If you are experiencing AC trouble, the problem might be refrigerant loss. When refrigerant [...]
CARCHEX is eliminating the idea of the nameless and faceless sales representative and introducing you to their team! After hanging up the phone with a sales representative, do you ever wonder how they look or act? Here at CARCHEX, we want to put a face to the name. We interviewed many of our sales representatives, [...]
There’s no reason your car can't drive 150,000 miles trouble free. Just as the key to long life is proper care, the key to a long-lasting vehicle is proper maintenance and driving. Follow our tips, and you’ll keep the wind in your face and steep car payments out of your wallet. Regular Maintenance - Most [...]
You’re sending your student off to college- BUT WAIT. Before loading up the car, make sure it’s ready for the many rides to and from campus, home, and the "library." If you follow our easy, cost effective tips, your car will last through college and your student will cruise through those school years. Stay on Schedule- [...]
JR Motorsports has its eyes on the prize as it gears up for two races this weekend in New Hampshire. In 21 Nascar Sprint Cup Series, the race on Sunday, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, CARCHEX spokesman Dale Jr. has scored five top-five finishes, eight top-10s and has led for more than 350 laps there. [...]
Master Mechanic Pat Goss from TV's MotorWeek has seen almost everything you can see when it comes to auto repair. Engine melted? Seen it. Water in the gas tank? Seen it. Windshield washer fluid shooting inside the car? I don't know if he's seen that, but that would be pretty cool. The following video is [...]
