How Long You Need to Drive in Winter to Recharge Your Car Battery
In winter, drivers often notice a puzzling situation: yesterday the car started without any trouble, but today the starter barely turns over.
“Torque or Horsepower?”: Clearing Up What Really Matters When Buying a Car in the U.S.
When you’re shopping for a new car, one question always comes up: should you focus on horsepower or torque?
Hard to Beat for Reliability: Cars With Engines Capable of Up to 280,000 Miles Without Major Failures
When shopping for a new—or lightly used—car, there’s little point obsessing over suspension tuning or steering feel. These days, most brands are more or less on the same level there.
Why Windshield Wipers Fail — and What You Can Fix Yourself
Windshield wipers may seem like a minor component, but they play a major role in road safety by keeping the driver’s view clear in rain, snow, and slush.
What Every Driver Should Do to Keep Windshield Wipers from Freezing
Snow, ice, torn wiper blades — with winter’s arrival, drivers have plenty of new headaches.
Most Drivers Don’t Actually Know What N on an Automatic Transmission Is For: When Neutral Makes Sense—and When It Can Do Real Damage
Why coasting in Neutral is a bad idea, what the N mode is really for, and why in traffic it’s better to keep your foot on the brake instead of playing with the shifter.
Why Cars Have a Grab Handle Above the Window—and What the Small Hook Beside It Is For: If You Didn’t Know, You’re Not Alone
As a longtime driver, I’ve heard this more than once—not all drivers and passengers actually know the real purpose of the grab handle and the little hook.
Most Drivers Get It Wrong: What to Use on Lug Nuts to Keep Them from Seizing
As an experienced driver, I know firsthand that a seized wheel bolt is far more than a minor inconvenience.
What to Do If Your Car Door Freezes Shut: Tips for Drivers — How to Fix it Fast
Car door won’t open in the cold? Here’s how to fix it fast – unexpected life hacks included.
“Many Drivers Still Don’t Get It”: When to Use the + and – Modes on an Automatic Transmission—and Why They Matter
Most owners of automatic cars have never even tried manual-style shifting.
The Best Crossovers for American Retirees: Six Affordable Picks for 2025
Choosing the right crossover for an American retiree in 2025 has never been easier.
How to Spot Engine Problems Yourself—and Avoid Costly Repairs
Checking your engine without a shop visit: simple steps any driver can take
How the Yellow School Bus Became a True American Icon
For most Americans, the yellow school bus is more than transportation—it’s a symbol of childhood.
This Polishing Mistake Can Ruin Your Clear Coat: How to Avoid Rubbing It Into a Bigger Problem
How to remove minor paint scratches without body shop repairs
Why U.S. School Buses Have Black Stripes on the Sides — And What They’re Really For
At first glance, it’s hard to imagine what could be so interesting about American school buses.