Welcome to Pedals and Pumps! We are committed to providing clear, simple and easy to use automotive information that is specifically written for women. Our goal is to make the world of automotive more approachable while providing a cost savings to our readers.

Kelley Blue Book.com states that a car in “excellent condition” can have a $2,000 swing in value. What does this mean? It means that keeping your car clean not only saves you time and feels good, but it also can save you money in the long run.  Read more…

To remove bumper stickers, spray your bumper sticker liberally with WD-40 and wait a couple of minutes.  Scrape off your bumper sticker with an item that won’t scrape your paint off, such as a kitchen brush. Repeat if necessary.  After you get the bumper sticker off, clean the area so that it does not collect additional dirt.  Read more…

Everyone can benefit from improving their gas mileage and these days the savings can really add up. Here are 4 easy ways to maximize your cash and reduce your trips to the pump: Read more…