Moments ago, the tow truck from New Gate School dragged away our 13 year old Dodge Neon. This is the car Jen and I bought days before we were married and was our only car for 9 years. Moving across 3 states. At least 1 cross-country drive. More iPod adapters than I can remember. Cleaning […]
Category: Cars
Which Car Should I Buy?
Repairs on the ’98 Neon are approaching it’s value and I can’t rely on it the way I was once able to. It’s been a great car, but I can see the day when it won’t serve us anymore. With that in mind, I’m starting the search for a new vehicle to replace it. From […]
First Crack 94. Unicorporated #4 – Garrick’s Car History
Inspired by my son’s interest in cars, I share some stories from my car history. Listen to Garrick’s Car History [16 min].
Computers and Cars: Differences and Similarities
Driving around this weekend with the family and the dome light in the car wouldn’t turn off. An irritation for sure, but not as serious an issue as the speedometer, tachometer, or odometer not functioning at all. Freaky. Scouring through the owners manual while still on the road, we came up with nothing. Not even […]
Cars Shouldn’t Smoke. I’m Sure of That.
Last Thursday, as I come to the end of the exit ramp off Hwy 100, the Neon started smoking. Knowing this is generally a bad sign, I called up Stinson Auto and they sent over a tow truck. The tow truck driver took one whiff of the car and frantically disconnected the battery. “I don’t […]
Power of Podcasting #4 – Thats a Scion – Maybe Kris is in Town
As you know, I’m a big fan of Kris and Betsy’s Croncast. A while back, Kris bought a Scion xB. In a recent episode, Betsy commented how the car fits Kris. How it’s the right car for him and who he is. It’s still a unique enough vehicle round these parts that I notice each […]
Stinson Auto and the Loose Hubcap
The last week or so, I’ve noticed an odd squeaking coming from the driver-side front tire. Shows up a little over 20mph and it gets louder the faster I go. Not a good sign. Turn the wheel left or right at any speed and it completely disappears. Nothing. I had to stop by Stinson Auto […]
First Crack 60. Shellie Gonzales on Borrowing a Porsche Boxster for the Weekend
Would your boss loan his car out to you for the weekend? In the finale of the 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners and staff, Shellie Gonzales talks about borrowing David Gotlieb‘s Porsche Boxter for the weekend. Listen to Shellie Gonzales on Borrowing a Porsche Boxster for […]
Stinson Auto Brought the Neon Back to Normal
Back when Saint Paul the Auto Repairman fixed my tie rod end, he noticed the front brakes needed to be done and warned: “You’re going to lose a caliper.” He also warned the alignment was off. To go straight, turn the steering wheel 60 degrees off normal. No, Jen didn’t want me driving the car […]
First Crack 51. Reviewing Ralph Lauren’s Car Collection with Howard Rubin
Howard Rubin on his lifelong passion for cars and the Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Timeless automobiles on Howard Rubin’s list: Rolls Royce Corniche Jaguar XKE Dodge Challenger Bugatti Type 57 BMW Z3 Part 1 of a 6 part series on the life […]