Whenever I get my car serviced these days, I pass by this plaza up in Fairfield. The sign gives me pause, every time. In part, it is the sheer scale of the thing, but density, shape and the color scheme add to the… intrigue. I’m burying this other shot from the day because a friend suggested I [...]

The ol’ Rabbit was breathing hot air. Since the EPA lifted restrictions on freon dispensers, Tom was able to snag one of these EZ-Chills and get me back in cool business. Worked like a charm. Please note the safety precautions Tom is using: not just gloves, but protective eyewear. It’s always safety first around the [...]

Practice what you preach: having a push pop on the Yummy Bus.

1,498 days ago I bought a VW Rabbit. This, in a relatively short line of cars of my life: Renault Alliance – it barely worked my days in high school (College without) Geo Metro – first job, first real (used) car (Thanks for selling it to me Wendy!) VW Passat Land Rover (lease) VW Passat [...]

Got about 90,000 miles on the ol’ Rabbit and it’s been a dang fine companion these years. And after seeing the chrome accents on the new interiors of the updated Golf, I’m even happier with my 2007. (Though I do like the revised front and rear design changes.) On that trip to Graceland, a tire [...]

My friends put a Mud Flap Bubba on their car and with it kissed by the morning dew, I had to take a shot. With the humid morning fogging up the lens again it made the whole thing a bit dreamy. (This is one of the rare times when I didn’t fiddle with any part [...]

But pretty much the whole front end (and some internal bits) were damaged. Ever thinking about buying a Dodge Stratus? Ask me about my experience with the rental loaner I’ve been driving around. The turning radius is of 18-wheeler proportions.