A Used-Car Test Drive Should Start Cold
A warm engine can hide the first clues a car gives you at startup. Ask to see the car before it has been driven, then pay attention to how it behaves in ordinary traffic.
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Why Your Automatic Downshifts on Hills
The engine gets louder as the road tilts upward, and the tachometer rises with it. Often, the transmission is simply choosing a gear that gives the car more pulling power.
The Right Tyre Pressure Starts at the Door
A tyre’s sidewall tells you its maximum pressure, not the setting your car calls for. The useful number is usually closer than you think: inside the driver’s door.
