Sound Off
Where do you keep your cellphone when you drive?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Where do you keep your cellphone when you drive?...
How often do you drive with small children in your car?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How often do you drive with small children in your car?...
How would you rate your parallel-parking abilities?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How would you rate your parallel-parking abilities?...
What's the best thing about new cars?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What's the best thing about new cars?...
Do you prefer street or highway driving?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Do you prefer street or highway driving?...
What's the most serious car accident you've had?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What's the most serious car accident you've had?...
How many beverage holders are in your vehicle?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How many beverage holders are in your vehicle?...
How much is your monthly car payment?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How much is your monthly car payment?...
What was the reason for your most recent visit to a dealership?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What was the reason for your most recent visit to a dealership?...
Does your vehicle get a spring cleaning every year?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Does your vehicle get a spring cleaning every year?...
How much body damage does your vehicle have?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How much body damage does your vehicle have?...
What do you do when you have a flat tire?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What do you do when you have a flat tire?...
Would you change your driving habits if I-90 had a toll?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Would you change your driving habits if I-90 had a toll?...
What do you do when another driver tailgates you?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What do you do when another driver tailgates you?...
How do you and your sweetheart bond during road trips?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How do you and your sweetheart bond during road trips?...
What's the biggest thing you've ever towed?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What's the biggest thing you've ever towed?...
Do you wave thanks when others let you merge in front of them?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Do you wave thanks when others let you merge in front of them?...
How many times a month do you usually fill up your tank?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How many times a month do you usually fill up your tank?...
Is buying a new car one of your resolutions for 2013?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Is buying a new car one of your resolutions for 2013?...
How do you clear ice off your windshield?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How do you clear ice off your windshield?...
Are you prepared to drive in snow?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Are you prepared to drive in snow?...
When was the last time you needed a designated driver?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. When was the last time you needed a designated driver?...
How far will you be traveling one way by car during Christmas?
Take our poll and leave your comments below. How far will you be traveling by car during Christmas?...
Who drives you around when you are unable to drive?
Take our poll and leave your comments below. Who drives you around when you are unable to drive?...
Do you keep money in your vehicle?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Do you keep money in your vehicle?...
Do you hide shopping bags from sight when you park?
Take our poll and leave your comments below. Do you hide shopping bags from sight when you park?...
How far is your one-way commute to work or school?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How far is your one-way commute to work or school?...
What creature comforts have you added for driving?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What creature comforts have you added for driving?...
Do you ever buy used auto parts?
Take our poll and leave your comments below. Do you ever buy used auto parts?...
How far can you go on one tank of gas?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How far can you go on one tank of gas?...
Who taught you to drive?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Who taught you to drive?...
When was the last time you shopped around for auto insurance?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. When was the last time you shopped around for auto insurance?...
What do you do about rock chips on your vehicle's paint?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What do you do about rock chips on your vehicle's paint?...
What do you do to ready your vehicle for fall and winter?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What do you do to ready your vehicle for fall and winter?...
Besides a radio, what music system did your first car have?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Besides a radio, what music system did your first car have?...
What security device do you have for your vehicle?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What security device do you have for your vehicle?...
How many miles are on your vehicle?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How many miles are on your vehicle?...
When did you last wash your vehicle?
Take our poll or leave your comments below When did you last wash your vehicle?...
Which factor is most important to you when buying tires?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. Which factor is most important to you when buying tires?...
For what reason did you most recently rent a vehicle?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. For what reason did you most recently rent a vehicle?...
Do you ever expect to own an all-electric vehicle?
Take our poll and leave your comments below. Do you ever expect to own an all-electric vehicle?...
What do you usually do when stopped for a while in highway traffic?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. What do you usually do when stopped for a while in highway traffic?...
How much longer do you expect to use your primary vehicle?
Take our poll or leave your comments below. How much longer do you expect to use your primary vehicle?...
On a hot day, how do you quickly cool your car's interior?
Summer sun can't be beat, but it sure can make it uncomfortable to get into a scorching vehicle. How do you cool your car off quickly? Take our poll or...
How many tolls have you paid in the past month?
How many tolls have you paid in the past month? Take our poll and leave your comments below. How many tolls have you paid in the past month?...
Will falling fuel prices affect your summer travel?
Will falling fuel prices affect your summer travel? Take our poll and leave your comments below. Will falling fuel prices affect your summer travel?...
What type of drive do you have on your primary vehicle?
What type of drive do you have on your primary vehicle? Take our poll and leave your comments below. What type of drive do you have on your primary vehicle?...
Have you ever shown a vehicle in a car show?
Have you ever shown a vehicle in a car show? Take our poll and leave your comments below. Have you ever shown a vehicle in a car show?...
Is interior or exterior styling more important to you?
Is interior or exterior styling more important to you? Take our poll and and leave your comments below. Is interior or exterior styling more important to you?...
Have you texted while driving in the past month?
It's anonymous, so you can be honest. Have you texted while driving in the past month? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Have you texted while driving in...
Which vehicle segment do you plan to buy from next?
Which vehicle segment do you plan to buy from next? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Which vehicle segment do you plan to buy from next?...
Are you loyal to one auto brand?
Are you loyal to one auto brand? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Are you loyal to one auto brand?...
Do you think gas prices will continue to rise locally?
Do you think gas prices will continue to rise locally? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Do you think the price of gas will continue to rise locally?...
Do you park your car in your garage?
Do you park your car in your garage? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Do you park your car in your garage?...
Are you loyal to your auto mechanic?
Are you loyal to your auto mechanic? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Are you loyal to your auto mechanic?...
Have you ever been in a car wreck?
Have you ever been in a car wreck? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Have you ever been in a car wreck?...
Which car name has the most baggage?
Which car name has the most baggage? Take our poll and leave more ideas in the comments below. Which car name has the most baggage?...
Would you buy a diesel vehicle?
Would you buy a diesel vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Would you buy a diesel vehicle?...
How often do you fill up your tank?
How often do you fill up your tank? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How often do you fill up your tank?...
What size vehicle do you plan to purchase next?
What size vehicle do you plan to purchase next? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What size vehicle do you plan to purchase next?...
How high do fuel prices need to go before you'll reduce your driving?
How high do fuel prices need to go before you'll significantly reduce your driving? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How high do fuel prices need to go...
How much would you pay for advanced safety features?
How much would you pay for advanced safety features? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How much would you pay for advanced safety features?...
Do you plan to spring clean your vehicle?
Do you plan to spring clean your vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Do you plan to spring clean your vehicle?...
How much gas is typically left in the tank when you refuel?
How much gas is typically left in the tank when you refuel? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How much gas is typically left in the tank when...
How high do you think gas prices will go this summer?
Gas prices are already taking off. How high do you think they will go this summer? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How high do you think gas...
Do you carpool to work?
Are you a social planet saver? Or a lone wolf? Do you carpool to work? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Do you carpool to work?...
When did you last purchase a vehicle?
Are you one of the many hanging onto their old beater? Or do you just love that new-car smell? When did you last purchase a vehicle? Take our poll or...
Which was your favorite auto ad during the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Sunday: The game. The nachos. The commercials. Which was your favorite auto ad during the Super Bowl? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Which was your...
About how much did you spend on fuel in 2011?
Fuel prices rose early and stayed high last year. Did you adjust or just roll with it? About how much did you spend on fuel in 2011? Take our poll...
What is your prediction for 2012 fuel prices?
In 2011, drivers paid more than ever before for gas. What is your prediction for 2012 fuel prices? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What is your prediction...
What color is your car?
A rainbow of vehicles brightens the gray winter days in Seattle. What color is your car? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What color is your car?...
Where do you typically park your car at night?
Not everyone has a two-car garage, and even if they do it may not hold cars. Where do you typically park your car at night? Take our poll or leave...
What technology do you use to play music in your vehicle?
Music goes with driving like sugar with coffee. What technology do you use to play music in your vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What technology do...
What type of car did you get the last time you rented a vehicle?
For many people, choosing a style and model is the fun part of a car rental experience. What type of car did you get the last time you rented a...
How far would you drive to save 20 cents per gallon on fuel?
Americans have spent a record amount on gasoline this year. How far would you drive to save 20 cents per gallon? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How...
How far are you driving over the holidays?
Has La Niña given you the willies? Or are you heading over the river and through the woods? How far are you driving over the holidays? Take our poll or...
Do you track your vehicle's fuel mileage?
The mileage estimates on new cars' window stickers are just that — estimates. Some people want to know how many miles per gallon they really get. Do you track your...
How much did you pay for your last commercial oil change?
Click and Clack say changing your car's oil is one of the most important things you can do to keep costs down in the long run. How much did you...
Are you thankful for your car?
Thanksgiving is upon us. Are you thankful for your car? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. Are you thankful for your car?...
Which options did you buy for your last vehicle?
Auto makers are offering bells and whistles and upgrades galore to personalize your ride. Which options did you buy for your last vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments...
How long are you willing to wait at the shop while work is being performed on your vehicle?
How long are you willing to wait at the shop while work is being performed on your vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How long are you...
What type of spare do you carry in your vehicle?
The Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared," is good advice on the road. What type of spare do you carry in your vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments below....
Do you use a seat belt when riding in the back seat?
It's the law, but not everyone is buckling up when riding in back. Do you use a seat belt when riding in the back seat? Take our poll or leave...
Who does the routine maintenance on your car?
Some car owners always go to a pro for vehicle upkeep, while others take matters into their own hands. Who does the routine maintenance on your car? Take our poll...
What is your car's estimated zero-to-60 time?
Zero-to-60 takeoff is a status symbol among car-lovers. What is your car's estimated zero-to-60 time? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What is your car's estimated zero-to-60 time?...
What size engine do you have in your primary vehicle?
What size engine do you have in your primary vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What size engine do you have in your primary vehicle?...
Do you ever pay more for premium fuel?
Premium fuel comes at a cost. Devotees insist it's worth it, while others think regular gas will do just fine. Do you ever pay more for premium fuel? Take our...
What was the cost of the last service you had done by an automotive repair professional?
What was the cost of the last service you had done by an automotive repair professional? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What was the cost of the...
What is the best fuel-efficiency of any car you've ever owned?
Fuel efficiency is gaining importance as a way to help save money and the environment. What is the best fuel-efficiency of any car you've ever owned? Take our poll or...
Do you turn off your car when idling?
Start-stop technology is on the way to save fuel by turning off the engine while your car is idling. Some drivers are already doing this, manually. Do you turn off...
How much lower do you think the price of gasoline will go in the next two months?
Gas prices usually fall in late summer, but the stock market plunge may reduce fuel costs even more. How much lower do you think the price of gasoline will go...
Where did you start your latest vehicle search?
There are many ways to buy a car, and even more places to look. Where did you start your latest vehicle search? Take our poll or leave your comments below....
What is the main thing you look for when buying a car?
Form, function, affordability, fuel-efficiency -- we want it all. But what is the main thing you look for when buying a car? Take our poll or leave your comments below....
What price would gas have to reach for you to change your driving habits?
Drivers everywhere groan at ever-climbing price at the pump, but how much is too much? What price would gas have to reach for you to change your driving habits? Take...
How long do you typically wait before getting a strange noise checked out?
Weird little car noises can mean big problems. How long do you typically wait before getting a strange noise checked out? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Headline:...
By what means do you most often find your way to a new location?
Maps, GPS, breadcrumbs ... there are many ways to find your way. By what means do you most often find your way to a new location? Take our poll or...
At what speed do you usually set your cruise control?
Cruise control keeps you going strong and steady on auto pilot. At what speed do you usually set your cruise control? Take our poll or leave your comments below. At...
Where do you most often stop when you need a break from driving?
We all need to stop for a break now and then when we're on the road. Where do you most often stop when you need a break from driving? Take...
What type of drive-thru did you use most recently?
Drive-thrus are a modern, time-saving convenience, helping you get more done while you're on the go. What type of drive-thru did you use most recently? Take our poll, or leave...
In what way have you personalized your vehicle?
Summer is the season of the art car, but even non creative-types have found ways to make their ride their own. In what way have you personalized your vehicle? Take...
Which is your favorite era for vehicle design?
From the classics of the 1940s to the 'pony' cars of the '60s, every era has made its mark in the auto world. Which is your favorite era for vehicle...
What type of transmission do you have?
Stick shift versus automatic: Both have their devotees. What type of transmission do you have? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Stick shift versus automatic: Both have their...
How far did you drive over Memorial Day weekend?
A three-day weekend is cause for many to hit the road. How far did you drive over Memorial Day weekend? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. How far...
Have gas prices changed your summer driving plans?
The price at the pump continues to rise. Have gas prices changed your summer driving plans? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Have gas prices changed your summer...
How old was the oldest car you've ever owned?
We recently covered how regular maintenance can help you get the longest lifespan out of your car. How old was the oldest car you've ever owned? Take our poll or...
How many mpg does your car get on average?
With rising cost of gas and growing environmental concerns, fuel economy is becoming increasingly important to many drivers. How many mpg does your car get on average? Take our poll...
Have anti-texting/mobile-phone laws reduced your usage of phones while driving?
Last week, we asked how you usually use a cellphone while driving, for example, whether you employ a hands-free device. Now we want to know: Have anti-texting/mobile-phone laws reduced your...
How do you usually use a cellphone while driving?
It's against the law to talk on your cellphone without a hands-free device while driving. But not everyone's listening. How do you usually use a cellphone while driving? Take our...
What is the highest mileage of any vehicle you've ever owned before selling or disposing of it?
What is the highest mileage of any vehicle you've ever owned before selling or disposing of it? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What is the highest mileage...
Aside from gas purchases, what other goods or services have you used most often at a gas station?
Gas stations are the traveler's -- and commuter's -- friend. Aside from gas purchases, what other goods or services have you used most often at a gas station? Take our...
How many visits to dealers did you make when buying your last vehicle?
Buying a car can be a time-consuming decision, especially in this economy. How many visits to dealers did you make when buying your last vehicle? Take our poll or leave...
Have you driven a vehicle in a country outside the US, Canada and Mexico?
International Driving Permits allow travelers to drive freely throughout the world. Have you driven a vehicle in a country outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico? Take our poll or leave...
How much higher from the current level do you think gasoline prices will go in 2011?
Skyrocketing oil prices have been predicted for this year. How much higher from the current level do you think gasoline prices will go in 2011? Take our poll or leave...
What is the primary use for your garage?
Sometimes a car is the last thing you'll find in a garage. What is the primary use for your garage? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What is...
What caused you to jack up your vehicle most recently?
There are a lot of reasons you might need to jack up your car, like a flat tire or a DIY oil change, for starters. What caused you to jack...
When you buy a car, what age or age range do you usually buy?
Some of us are drawn to shiny new cars, while others take a more pragmatic approach, prioritizing affordability above all else. When you buy a car, what age or age...
How much did you pay for your last commercial oil change?
How much did you pay for your last commercial oil change? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How much did you pay for your last commercial oil change?Market...
What do you think is the fairest way to charge for use of the roads?
Our civilization requires infrastructure, but roads don't pay for themselves. What do you think is the fairest way to charge for use of the roads? Take our poll or leave...
Have you ever fallen asleep while driving?
A recent AAA survey estimates that one in six (16.5 percent) fatal crashes nationwide involve a driver who is falling asleep at the wheel. Have you ever fallen asleep while...
When was the last time your travel was disrupted by road construction or repair?
The best laid plans often go awry due to construction road work. When was the last time your travel was disrupted by road construction or repair? Take our poll or...
How did you handle the most recent ticket you received while driving?
Traffic violations. They happen to many of us from time to time. How did you handle the most recent ticket you received while driving? Take our poll or leave your...
Where do you mainly get parts for your vehicle?
Your car is greater than the sum of its parts. But where do you mainly get parts for your vehicle? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Where do...
How far did you travel by car to visit friends and family over the holidays?
Some of us chose to hit the highway instead of taking to the skies this holiday season. How far did you travel by car to visit friends and family over...
What do you think will happen with gas prices in 2011?
What goes up, must come down ... unless you're talking about the price of oil. What do you think will happen with gas prices in 2011? Take our poll or...
Which area of technology do you most look forward to in your next vehicle?
It's a brave new world. As we enter a new decade of automobile advancements and exciting possibilities, which area of technology do you most look forward to in your next...
What is your main concern about electric cars?
The future is electric -- but not everyone is ready to jump on the electric car bandwagon. What is your main concern about electric cars? Take our poll or leave...
Which segment of hatchback-style car do you prefer?
From the compact to the SUV, which segment of hatchback-style car do you prefer? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Which segment of hatchback-style car do you prefer?survey...
What did you do to get rid of your last car?
Getting a new car? Your old one can get you a price break, a tax break or just plain good karma (car-ma?). What did you do to get rid of...
What's the most important piece of advice new drivers should receive?
Safe driving is more than just learning the rules of the road. What's the most important piece of advice new drivers should receive? Take our poll or leave your comments...
Where do you usually get your oil changed?
Car dealers will take care of it for you, but some folks prefer to do it themselves. Where do you usually get your oil changed? Take our poll or leave...
What was your last ticket for (not including parking tickets)?
It's okay, you can tell us. This is an anonymous forum. What was your last ticket for (not including parking tickets)? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What...
How long do you typically go before changing your wiper blades?
Now that wet fall is upon us, we're increasingly reliant upon our windshield wipers for visibility. How long do you typically go before changing your wiper blades? Take our poll...
What do you look for first at an auto show?
Exotics, supercars, electrics and more all vie for your attention at auto shows. What do you look for first at an auto show? Take our poll or leave your comments...
Do you favor comfort or styling in a vehicle?
For some drivers, the comfort of the ride is everything; to others, it's all about how the car looks. Do you favor comfort or styling in a vehicle? Take our...
How much, on average, do you pay for parking each month?
Parking in Seattle is the down side to owning a car. How much, on average, do you pay for parking each month? Take our poll or leave your comments below....
How often do you determine your fuel mileage?
With gas prices on the rise, many drivers are growing more concerned with fuel efficiency. How often do you determine your fuel mileage? Take our poll or leave your comments...
At what age do you think driver's licenses should first be issued?
To get a driver's license in Washington state, you must be within 60 days of your 16th birthday. At what age do you think driver's licenses should first be issued?...
If you were to buy a new vehicle this year, what type would you buy?
Dreaming of a hot little sports car? Or ready to make the move to a minivan? Decisions, decisions... If you were to buy a new vehicle this year, what type...
How much money have you spent on non-essential upgrades to your car?
Some cars are mere modes of transportation, while others are full-blown fashion statements a la "Pimp My Ride." How much money have you spent on non-essential upgrades to your car?...
Have you ever accidentally locked your keys inside your vehicle?
It's happened to the best of us. You lock your car door, then wonder: "Wait a minute ... Where are my keys?" Have you ever accidentally locked your keys inside...
Do you enjoy long road trips?
Travel by car is a joy ride for some and a highway to hell for others. Do you enjoy long road trips? Take our poll or leave your comments below....
From where do you think you will acquire your next vehicle?
From test-driving at dealerships to perusing the classifieds, there's more than one place to buy a car. From where do you think you will acquire your next vehicle? Take our...
On average, how many days a week do you use your vehicle?
Some folks use their cars to commute every day, while others take them out for a spin only occasionally or let them gather dust in the garage. On average, how...
What is the most you would pay for a car?
A 1936 Bugati became the world's most expensive car when it sold for $30 million earlier this year. What is the most you would pay for a car? Take our...
Which technology would you like to power your next automobile?
Modern automobile technology presents an unprecedented amount of choices for how we make our cars go. Which technology would you like to power your next automobile? Take our poll or...
How far do you drive your vehicle in an average week?
Some cars are used just for going to the store, while others go the distance on a regular basis. How far do you drive your vehicle in an average week?...
Do you think there should be a law requiring pets to be harnessed in cars?
This week's feature article asks why, if we love our pets so much, we don't buckle them up for safety. Do you think there should be a law requiring pets...
Compared to last year, how much do you plan to drive this summer?
The recession, the environment, the price of gas ... all these factors (and more) impact our driving habits. Compared to last year, how much do you plan to drive this...
What is your primary music player in your vehicle?
AM, FM, CD, mp3... There's a veritable alphabet soup of ways to pipe music into your car for those road-trip singalongs. What is your primary music player in your vehicle?...
Which in-car entertainment device is most important to you?
From CDs and iPods to DVDs and game stations, our in-car entertainment almost rivals what we enjoy at home. Which in-car entertainment device is most important to you? Take our...
Which grade fuel do you use most?
Most gas stations offer a full menu of fuel grades and octanes. Which grade fuel do you use most? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Which grade fuel...
Are you still using your cellphone while driving?
Has Washington's ban on drivers' use of handheld cellphones affected your behavior, or are you still using your cellphone while driving? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Are...
Of these, which is your favorite movie car?
Of these, which is your favorite movie car? (Note to readers: There are so many great movie cars that we had to limit our list. Please add more favorites in...
What is the most recent thing you've purchased for your car?
From new parts and coordinating seat covers to a stereo with surround sound, we love to trick out our rides. What is the most recent thing you've purchased for your...
When gas stations close to each other have the same price, what determines which one you use?
Some drivers always stick with the same brand of gas, while others stray for convenience. When gas stations close to each other have the same price, what determines which one...
How far are you driving over Memorial Day weekend?
Ah, the three-day weekend -- a chance to hit the road, or simply relax at home. How far are you driving over Memorial Day weekend? Take our poll or leave...
What is your favorite era for classic cars?
From the Model T to the T-Bird to muscle car mania, each classic car has had its day. What is your favorite era for classic cars? Take our poll or...
Who would you call if you got a flat tire?
A flat tire has you stranded on the side of the road. Do you wait for help or take matters into your own hands? Who would you call if you...
Have you ever run out of fuel while driving?
You're driving along, ignoring that pesky fuel light, when the car stops. There's nothing wrong, you're just -- could it be? -- out of gas. Have you ever run out...
In the past 10 years, how many times has your vehicle visited the body shop?
Some cars seem to spend more time at the shop than on the road. In the past 10 years, how many times has your vehicle had damage requiring a visit...
What's the seating capacity in your primary vehicle?
Some drivers stare longingly at the car pool lane, while others are overqualified by shuttling around enough people to rival the population of a small village. What's the seating capacity...
Have you been to or participated in a car show?
From classic cars and muscle cars to hybrid electric cars, it seems there's a car show for just about everyone. Have you been to or participated in a car show?...
If you own a gas vehicle, do you plan to change power systems in your next car?
Diesel, gas, hybrid, electric -- which road will you take with your next car? Take our poll or leave your comments below. If you own a gas vehicle, do you...
How old is your car?
Shiny and new, or golden oldie -- how old is your car? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How old is your car?online surveys...
Do gas prices affect your summer road trip plans?
Inflated gas costs can present a roadblock to that heralded American tradition, the summer road trip. Do gas prices affect your summer road trip plans? Take our poll or leave...
At what age did you get your driver's license?
For teens, it feels like the key to freedom; for parents, it's time to start really worrying. At what age did you get your driver's license? Take our poll or...
Other than cell phone use, what do you find most distracting while driving?
All kinds of things can take a driver's mind and/or eyes off the road. Other than cell phone use, what do you find most distracting while driving? Take our poll...
What do you think of red light cameras?
Some drivers think they increase road safety, while others consider them a money-making scheme. What do you think of red light cameras? Take our poll or leave your comments below....
Do you think talking on a cell phone while driving should be a primary offense?
It's a fact of modern life: People talk on the phone while they're behind the wheel. Do you think talking on a cell phone while driving should be a primary...
What would you choose as your "midlife crisis car"?
The Car Talk guys were asked by a reader which car of these four he should choose as his "midlife crisis car." Which would you choose? Take our poll or...
How often do you use cruise control?
Some consider it a brilliant convenience; others see it as a superfluous feature. How often do you use cruise control? Take our poll or leave your comments below. How often...
Have you had your car stolen or broken into?
Break-ins and thefts are the bane of a car owner's existence. Have you had your car stolen or broken into? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Have you...
Where do you think electric vehicles will be in five years?
They're already on the streets. Where do you think electric vehicles will be in five years? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. Where do you think electric vehicles...
Do you notice when seat belts are not worn in films and on TV?
Steve McQueen never stopped to buckle up. Do you notice when seat belts are not worn in films and on TV? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. Do...
Have you purchased an extended warranty for your vehicle?
While some drivers may be averse to risk, others may have a distaste for add-ons to an already lofty car price. Have you purchased an extended warranty for your vehicle?...
How often do you use a GPS device while driving?
The youth of tomorrow may hardly believe or even comprehend our nostalgic anecdotes of road-trip wrong turns and glove compartments crammed with poorly folded paper maps. How often do you...
In winter, what's the most common way you clean your vehicle?
Are you proactive when it comes to maintaining the look of your ride, or do you depend on an assist from Mother Nature? What's the most common way you clean...
What is your most common method of conserving fuel?
We're all looking for ways to save money and resources these days. What is your most common method of conserving fuel? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. What...
If you could receive any car as a gift, which would you want?
If you could receive any car as a gift, which would you want?(surveys)...
When shopping for a new vehicle, what is your foremost consideration?
It's a big purchase, and one you're going to live with for a long time. When shopping for a new vehicle, what do you take the closest look at? Take...
How high do you think fuel prices in the Seattle area will go in 2010?
Are you optimistic that gas prices may remain relatively earthbound in the year to come? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. How high do you think fuel prices...
Compared to last year, how much will you be driving for the holidays?
The season of family road trips and other, less stressful winter escapes has begun. Compared to last year, how much will you be driving for the holidays? Take our poll,...
What are you most likely to yell at another motorist?
Constructive criticism: We're all happy to provide it freely to those with whom we share the road. What are you most likely to yell at another motorist? Take our poll,...
How do you think your personal petro-fuel consumption compares to the average?
We each have our own shade of green. How do you think your personal petro-fuel consumption compares to the average? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. How do...
Should drivers be re-tested to determine driving capability?
Once you earn that license, it's yours for life. Should drivers be re-tested to determine their driving capability? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. Should drivers be re-tested...
What is the primary mode of transportation in your daily commute?
Puget Sounders embrace a wealth of choices for getting from here to there. What is the primary mode of transportation in your daily commute? Take our poll, or leave your...
Where would you most like to see revenue for transportation projects come from?
Maintenance, improvements, expansion -- it all costs big bucks. Where would you most like to see revenue for highways and transportation projects come from? Take our poll, or leave your...
Which technology would you most like to see powering the 'car of the future?'
Assuming equal cost-effectiveness, which technology would you most like to see powering the "car of the future?" Take our poll, or leave your comments below. Assuming equal cost-effectiveness, which technology...
How much driving did you do this summer?
The sun is swiftly setting on another season of hitting the open road. How much driving did you do this summer? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. How...
What speed do you usually drive on the open road?
Leaving stop-and-go traffic behind affords one the welcome opportunity to clear out the cobwebs. What speed do you usually drive on the open road? Take our poll, or leave your...
When do you plan on buying a new (to you) vehicle?
Some folks have the means and the desire to trade up to new wheels every year. Others plan to stick with their ride until one of them is ready for...
Has the current economy affected your vehicle repairs or maintenance?
Even though we know better, preventive care is often one of the things that's easiest to neglect in tough times. Has the current economy affected your vehicle repairs or maintenance?...
Are you still paying for your car?
To the certainties we all face -- death and taxes -- most of us can add that old mainstay, the car note. Are you still paying for your car? Take...
How good a deal did you get on your last vehicle?
Are you a tough negotiator, or do the salesmen see you coming and lick their chops? How good a deal did you get on your last vehicle? Take our poll,...
What is the farthest you have driven in one day?
For all the pleasures of our big-city life, there's nothing like facing down a stretch of open road. What is the farthest you have driven in one day? Take our...
For what do you most commonly use your vehicle's horn?
Some drivers prefer sparing use of the horn, while others aren't shy about letting us know they're there. For what do you most commonly use your vehicle's horn? Take our...
Which class is your primary vehicle in?
Do you get around in a beater or a Bentley -- or something in between? Which class is your primary vehicle in? Take our poll, or leave your comments below....
When driving to work, what route do you take?
In the realm of the daily commute, familiarity -- and traffic snarls -- can breed contempt. When driving to work, what route do you take? Take our poll, or leave...
How many traffic citations have you gotten within the last year?
Perhaps you pride yourself on your clean driving record -- or perhaps you're a scofflaw. How many traffic citations have you gotten within the last year? Take our poll, or...
How do you use a cell phone while driving?
It's illegal, but we see people driving and talking on their cell phones all the time. Are you guilty? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. (Question courtesy of...
What price at the pump will cause you to seek alternative modes of transportation?
How much is too much? At what point would you decide to leave your car at home and find a cheaper way to travel? Take our poll, or leave your...
When taking a long trip, what do you most prefer in your route?
What factor is most important to you when you're planning your route for a summer road trip? Great scenery? Lots of places to fill up? Take our poll, or leave...
When taking a long road trip, how do you primarily get your directions?
Your tank is full and your bags are packed. All you need are directions for your summer road trip. Where do you get them? Take our poll, or leave your...
How many road trips longer than two days are you planning to take this summer?
Summer is traditionally road-trip season, but gas prices are on the rise again. How many recreational road trips longer than two days will you take? Take our poll, or leave...
How much did your most recent vehicle cost?
How much did you spend the last time you purchased a car, truck, SUV or motorcycle? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. (Question courtesy of gasbuddy.com) How much...
In your opinion, what is a fair price per gallon of gasoline?
Of course there are many factors to take into account, but in general, what do you think is a fair price for a gallon of gasoline in the United States?...
Where have you most recently bought parts or maintenance items for your vehicle?
Do you have a favorite neighborhood auto-parts store or do you shop online for the best deal? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. (Question courtesy of gasbuddy.com) Where...
At home, where is your vehicle usually parked?
Does your car spend the night indoors or outside under the stars? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. (Question courtesy of gasbuddy.com) At home, where is your vehicle...
On your next vacation road trip, how far do you plan to drive?
Summer's almost here and it's time to start planning your road trip. How long -- or short -- will it be? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. (Question...
How long have you had a valid driver's license?
How many times has your own odometer turned over since you first earned that precious driver's license? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. (Question courtesy of gasbuddy.com) How...
What percentage of the time are you in a car with other people?
Are you most often a lone ranger on the road, or do you frequently have other people in the car with you? (HOV-lane dummies don't count.) Take our poll, or...
When on the freeway, where do you set the cruise control?
When on the freeway, do you set the cruise control to keep yourself safely at the limit, or do you take it a bit north of lawful? Take our poll,...
How do you usually acquire your primary vehicle?
When it's time for a new car, do you save until you have enough cash, borrow from the bank, take advantage of dealer financing or sign a lease? Take our...
Do you know how to drive a car with a manual transmission?
Maybe it's been a while since you drove a stickshift, or maybe you never learned. We're curious -- can you drive a car with a manual transmission? Take our poll,...
How do you select tires when you replace them?
When it's time for new tires, do price and performance affect your selection, or do you simply follow the recommendation of your service center? Take our poll, or leave your...
What is the most important factor to you when buying a new car?
When you're in the market for a new ride, is fuel efficiency more important than price? Does performance beat out extra seats for passengers? Take our poll, or leave your...
What category describes your primary vehicle?
Do you zip around town in a small sedan, a roomy SUV or a truck that works as hard as you do? Take our poll, or leave your comments below.(Question...
When you buy a car, in what age range do you usually buy?
Do you only drive it off the lot if it's redolent of new-car smell, or do you like a vehicle with a few miles under its belt? Take our poll,...
What was the final mileage on your previous vehicle?
Do you start to dream of swapping your wheels as soon as that new-car smell has faded? Or are you holding out for bragging rights and the endurance record? Take...
What do you do when you see a red light up ahead?
Coping with the daily commute is like a chess game: You always want to be thinking two or three moves ahead. What's your strategy for managing traffic signals with maximum...
What do you listen to when you're behind the wheel?
Your car is your private world on the move, the place where you control conditions and set the mood. What's your listening pleasure? Do you rock out? Feed your mind...
If money were no object, which new vehicle would you buy?
If money were no object, we're guessing that most of you would choose to buy the most fuel-efficient car you could get that would meet your lifestyle needs. Assuming that...
Have you changed how much fuel you buy?
Gas prices have fallen back to more reasonable levels from the $4-plus per gallon we had been seeing just a few months ago. Has this made a difference in your...
