Author: staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg)
Photovs/Getty Images Automotive window tinting is a well-liked aftermarket upgrade. It’s an inexpensive modification that changes a vehicle’s looks while delivering several practical advantages. Tinting blocks glare, reduces heat, helps with privacy, and protects skin and interior components from harmful UV rays. However the core issue with third-party window tinting is compliance with state law; illegal tinting can result in fines. Nevertheless, avoiding a ticket involves two critical elements: using the proper level of tint darkness and knowing which windows may be tinted. It is not a problem when you persist with the tinting that got here from the factory. Federal…
columbo.photog/Shutterstock Death, taxes, and brake dust are three things you possibly can count on in life. While there’s not much we are able to do concerning the first two, keeping your rims shiny and clean is less problematic. Brake dust is a side effect of braking — nice particles wear off out of your automobile’s brake pads and rotors as you decelerate. These almost invisible traces then discover a home on warm, static-charged wheels that just occur to be nearby. Over time, this residue builds into grime that appears unsightly and might damage the wheel surface if left untreated. For…
Media_Photos/Shutterstock The worth difference during a fill-up between regular and premium gas will be eye-opening. As of this writing, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the typical price for a gallon of standard gas is $2.90. Go for “the great things,” and the worth on the pump increases to $3.78, a 30% boost. Spending extra is smart when it’s beneficial by the manufacturer — some modern engines require premium gas. Nevertheless, doing so in lots of other vehicles is a waste of cash. For those who drive a 2025 Toyota Camry (a hybrid), its 13-gallon fuel capability means spending $38…