We had a radio show caller wanting to know if he could purchase a car these days without start/stop technology.  He was concerned about the long-term effect on a car’s engine, and, frankly, just didn’t like it.  As I explained, the technology is still so new, it is hard to say whether start-stop systems will cause problems or not, but I have had the same concerns. How Stop-Start Systems Work If you are not familiar with this system, simply put, when you come to a stop, like a red light, the engine shuts down, but essential other components continue to run, like the air conditioning … Continue reading Leery of Stop/Start Systems in Your Car?