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While the lure of inexpensive "exact duplicate" parts may be strong for some, if you are truly interested in taking care of your car, then the only choice that makes sense is choosing OEM parts. But aren't aftermarket parts just as good, you may ask? Not really. You see, OEM parts are manufactured to the exact specifications of your vehicle. While aftermarket may try and mimic the dimensions and function of the part, they are not guaranteed to do so.

The Holidays are almost here, and it seems to be a competition for the best dish. Since you do not want to give away your secret recipe, you cook at home. This means driving with food for the holidays. If you fly, there is no chance of taking your dish on the plane. Transport food with:

If you’re a fan of music, you’re very familiar with the popular annual awards show, the Billboard Music Awards. The event draws thousands and a variety of talented musicians to entertain for the evening. This year, Kia named Troye Sivan the “one to watch,” not only at the music awards, but throughout his music career in general.

Ah, it’s that time of the year again. Go by any college campus and you’ll see the remnants of the school year as students move on to their college commencement. While we all enjoy seeing young people mark their achievements with graduation ceremonies, we have to admit that they can be a bit, well, dry, at times.

But not this time.

What did you think of the Dodge Challenger and Chargers which made special guest appearances? Which would you choose if offered one as a graduation gift? It would be a hard choice to make, wouldn’t it…

The Ford F-150 has been around for a long time and it's easy to see why it's so popular; with so much user satisfaction from the rugged style, power, performance, and comfort it provides, it could be the ride of your dreams. The experts at Autotrader have a lot of advice on how to find the right used F-150 for your needs based on model year, engine options, trim levels, body configuration, and more, so check it out below and see which one deserves a spot in your driveway:

 

If you're eager to take advantage of our used Jeep inventory for some backroad 4x4ing, you may want to heed these warnings first.

• Do not use a locking differential, or part-time four-wheel drive on dry pavement
• Do not put your vehicle in 4-Low while moving
• Do not gun the engine to get unstuck from mud or sand
• Do not use traction control on mud or sand

In the video, Engineering Explained dives into the mechanics and physics of why not?

The answer to the first big "don't" has to do with going around corners. When turning, the outside…

Whether you're shopping for an accessibly priced car, truck, or SUV for everyday use, or something a little bit more lavish, the platform--or rather, all-wheel, front wheel, or rear-wheel drive--is an important question on the average shopper's mind. However, given the frequent snowfalls of our New Jersey winters, you probably have wondered if an all-wheel drive used car is your best ticket.

Bjorn Lomborg, an environmental economist and director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center has some pretty harsh criticism to make against electric vehicles (EVs). But is he correct?

Here are a few of the points Lomborg makes against electric vehicles:

• Coal-burning power plants generate the electricity used to charge them.
• Coal is more polluting than gasoline.
• Lithium mining for the batteries is environmentally harmful.
• More CO₂ is emitted when manufacturing an EV than a conventional vehicle.

Those are fairly valid points of critique, but if you're looking at your Prius right now with

When it comes to treating yourself to a used car, our customers often let a vehicle's safety features drive their buying decision. At Route 15 Used Center, our team members can't help but to agree with this practical buying tactic. That's why, when we came across this video from the folks over at Consumer Reports, we couldn't help but to share it. To learn more about which safety features you should look for when shopping for your next car, we encourage you to watch the video below:

You've always wanted a four-legged best friend in your life, but the one thing that always stopped you was the fur. How would you get all that fur out of your car?

In honor of Second Chance Pet Adoption League, which just saved five dogs from a puppy mill this month, here are a few quick and dirty tips on how to defeat shed hairs, and keep your car sparkling.

The trick with pet hair is that you can't vacuum it out of car carpeting. The fibers of the carpet "grab" the hairs and hold on to them…