Tanner Foust has some words of wisdom for any Volkswagen owner driving during the cold-weather months: “Respect the conditions.” Let the technology assist you. Have the right tires. Do one thing at a time. Take care to avoid skids. Leave plenty of braking room. As a professional racing driver for Volkswagen, and a stunt driver for film and television, he’s [...]
Much of the world is confined to quarters, but some still need to use their vehicles. Here are some suggestions on how to keep it clean. These suggestions also work for home. While bleach and other harsh cleaners work best, they might damage some surfaces, particularly paint, leather, and vinyl. Help Support Gay Car Boys [...]
How To: What is the best car for me? That’s the question people have asked since cars were invented. In the early days it was easy, there were so few options. Over a hundred years later, and brands have come and gone based on sales alone. What about a second-hand car? Second hand cars make sense if you budget is [...]
Most, if not all, new cars come with roadside assist. This package supplied as part of the purchase of your brand spanking new pride and joy. A friend told me the other day that he didn’t need to maintain his car because he got is serviced, and had roadside assist. Dear me, have we really come to this? A [...]
It’s a cutie isn’t it? The Brisbane launch put the DS3 through bends tighter than a Scotsman’s wallet and the Citroen ate them for breakfast. It isn’t the most powerful motor in existence but it hums contently no matter what punishment your throw at it. Before I go into the changes the updates have brought us I’d like to spend [...]
You selected a few cars and you want to make sure it’s the right choice. Chances are you’ll be living with this choice for 3 to 5 years at least. If you have your ducks lined up, you’ll have cash or finance ready to roll. Tell the salesman this and say your are ready right now. Tell him that you [...]
Some have no idea what car they want. They may or may not have a brand. For god’s sake get a grip! There are lots of things to consider. Try buying by price. Go into a car sales website and list your price and see what comes up. Try a brand. Do you fancy a bit a badge thing [...]
I was asked this today.As I tweeted, I was told once by a man selling Peugeots, that only full sized spares are safe, and that steeringwheel buttons for radio etc will set off air bags. I hasten to add he now sells cars with runflat tyres and steeringwheel buttons. I guess he doesn’t mind selling cars he says are [...]
We all know it don’t we? How many times have you got a nice tidy discount off a cute gay salesman? We call it a “family discount”. Who hasn’t walked off a plane with a few takeaways the friendly trolly dolly tucked under your arm? Do your homework. Jump [...]
SUV’s: love them or not, they are here to stay Loved or loathed, SUV’s are here to stay. SUV is the term Americans gave to a broad range of utility vehicles in different body styles but most of which should be more accurately described as All Wheel Drive rather than 4 Wheel Drive. Is there any real difference? Yes [...]
