The headline read: 115-year-old electric car gets same 40 miles to the charge as Chevy Volt. I wondered what Chevrolet had to say about that… Dear Makers of the Volt: I just found out about the Roberts electric car, which was built in 1896. Surprisingly, the Roberts I read about still gets 40 miles to [...]

Even though gasoline prices constantly change, one thing about them never does. I asked Chevron why… Dear Gas Gurus: Chevron has great gas. I like it so much that even when I have gas, I tell my wife it’s Chevron. Can you please explain something about gas prices that baffles me? Why do gas stations [...]

After discovering Rain Clear and Fog Clear, I contacted Unelko Corporation to see if these products could help clear up my problems… Dear Glass Water Repellers: I’m anxious to learn more about Rain Clear auto care products. Does Rain Clear really repel rain, sleet and snow? That’s exactly what I’m looking for, kind of! I’m [...]

Unless you are one of those people who have no conscious, you’ve probably experienced stream of consciousness. On one occasion, my stream started overflowing with random thoughts about Streamers. I followed up on them with this letter to Electra Bicycle Company… Dear Bicycle Specialists: I imagine that Electra Leather Streamers would look sensational streaming from [...]

When it comes to motorcycles, I’ve always been more fascinated by the women on them than the actual bikes. I contacted Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. to see if they could help further enhance my image of them (the women, not the bikes)… Dear Yamaha Biker Buddies: I’ve never dated a biker babe. How sad is [...]

Most GPS devices come with monotonous voices that are about as pleasant to listen to as your ex. I got in touch with TomTom to see if they had a model they could talk me into… Dear TomTom Navigators: I’ve owned portable Magellan and Garmin GPS units, and to be honest, I’ve grown tired of [...]

You know the game where you try to find the pea under one of three shells? That’s how I felt trying to guess which address to write Shell Oil Company about their Magic Shade product for car windshields… Dear Sun Shielders: This is the third time I’ve mailed this letter seeking an answer. When I [...]

Everyone has heard flight attendants announce what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency landing or evacuation. That alone used to get me thinking about airline safety, which is why I sent this inquiry to American Airlines… Dear Safety Specialists: I think you guys are doing a terrific job. The only airline I’ll [...]

I’ve driven in a lot of states and drivers in Florida have to be amongst the worst. How bad? It’s bad enough for me to write the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to see what they’re doing about it… Dear Road Rulers: I must tell you that Florida is the [...]

After passing a horrific accident involving a motorcycle rider, my mind started racing a mile a minute. Since Suzuki is one of the biggest names in motorcycles, I shared my thoughts with them… Dear Biker Dudes: Suzuki is a fun name to say. Does it translate to anything special? If I ever married a Japanese [...]