Advice from a Veteran Mechanic to Everyday Mechanics and Drivers: 5 Components to Check First This Spring
As temperatures rise, drivers should pay close attention to vehicles that endured a harsh winter of cold weather, road salt, and extreme temperature swings.
Forget Streaks on Glass: How to Choose and Wash Microfiber for Your Car
Ditch old sponges — your car loves microfiber and hates foam. Here’s why.
5 Tools Every Driver Should Own for DIY Car Repairs
Working on your own car? These are the must-have tools every garage should be equipped with.
Many Americans Don’t Know This: What’s That Red Button Next to the Shifter For?
A small red button near the automatic gear selector — why was it installed in the first place?
Six of the Most Resale-Friendly Non-American Crossovers Popular on the U.S. Market
The crossovers with the strongest resale value in today’s American market.
Many American Drivers Don’t Know This: When You Should Turn Off “Auto Hold” — and Why It Matters
Once reserved for luxury cars, this feature now shows up even in entry-level models.
Top 5 Dirtiest Spots Inside Your Car
Most drivers follow an unspoken rule: if the car shines on the outside, it must be clean.
What “DOHC” on Your Engine Cover Really Means—and How It Differs From SOHC
Pop the hood on many modern cars and you’ll likely see large letters spelling out DOHC right on top of the engine.
For Tesla Owners: How to Open the Doors of a Model 3, Model S, or Cybertruck If Power Is Lost
What to do if your Tesla loses power and you find yourself locked inside the vehicle.
Frozen Windshield Squirters? Here’s How to Fix Them Yourself Easy DIY
When temperatures drop below freezing, even a healthy windshield washer system can suddenly stop working. Here’s why it happens — and how to fix it.
What Does the “ASR OFF” Button Do — and Why Do Some Drivers Turn It Off?
Traction control is designed to keep you safe. So why do so many drivers choose to switch it off?
Why Drivers Should Check Their Engine Oil: What Makes It Turn Black — and When That’s a Red Flag
The color of your engine oil can reveal more about your vehicle’s health than you might think.
Many Drivers Don’t Know What the “2” and “L” Modes on an Automatic Transmission Are For — and When to Use Them
You can’t figure out the purpose of these modes at a glance, there’s no time to read the manual, and experimenting feels risky.
Why You Shouldn’t Floor the Gas If You’re Stuck in Snow or Mud With an Automatic Transmission
Your car is high-centered in slushy snow, and with your teeth clenched, you mash the accelerator to the floor—but it won’t move.
Is It True You Should Let Air Out of Your Tires for Driving on Snow and Ice?
For many drivers, winter doesn’t begin on the calendar—it starts the moment snow and ice crunch ominously beneath the tires.