Greg Pfeiffer

Cincinnati streetcars still running, just not here

Streetcars in Cincinnati were the primary mass transit system from 1899 till 1951, when it was finally done in by the freedom of mobility provided by the automobile. We may get streetcars again soon, but till then you can...

BMW Isetta to showcase at Cincinnati's Art Museum

After WW2, the European masses yearned to hit the open road. However, the war years impoverished many, and left raw materials and gasoline at a premium. However, several manufacturers filled the need with small cars that got...

Diagnosing your own car? Start with basics

Customer brought his car in the shop recently with a running problem. The car would misfire intermittently and stall, and he had replaced a number of components to try and fix the problem. He replaced plug wires...

Battery Tender for cars that sit during the winter

If you have a hot rod or other special car that isn't driven in the winter, your battery could suffer from months of neglect. Fortunately, there is an inexpensive solution to make that car's battery...

Cool tools to help you change your car's battery

Nothing suffers from the cold worse than your car's battery. If your car won't start because the battery is worn out and you have to change it yourself, here are some cool tools to help...

What should I do if my oil light comes on?

There are lots of warning lights in the instrument cluster of your car, they all need attention but none more so than the oil pressure light. If you drive a Tesla you don't have to worry about oil...

What is Fiat bringing to America this time

Fiat is bringing the 500 to North America. That says a lot, as they've been here before, and they better bring their A game this time or stay home.Fiats are great driving cars. Their easy...

4 cylinder 9-5 hits Cincinnati

The first 9-5's from the revitalized Saab came to Cincinnati just 2 months ago, but the 1st 4 cylinder cars are here starting now.When opening the hood, the first impression is how much room around the...

I just want to change my headlight bulb

These are bad days for simple maintenance. Say you just want to change your headlight bulb? Depending on the car, it's either quick and dirty or you are in for a fightThe older your car is...

Luscious Garage a green way to fix your hybrid

Carolyn Coquillette has a modern vision of what a garage should look like, clean, green, and everything get's recycled. She owns Luscious Garage in San Francisco, a business that repairs hybrid cars. The owner has...

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