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Advice from a Veteran Mechanic to Everyday Mechanics and Drivers: 5 Components to Check First This Spring

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.

5 Tools Every Driver Should Own for DIY Car Repairs

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.

New Jersey Mystery: Missing Car From Bloomingdale Repair Shop Turns Up in a Crusher

New Jersey Mystery: Missing Car From Bloomingdale Repair Shop Turns Up in a Crusher

Ever get nervous about leaving your vehicle at a repair shop? If not, this case out of New Jersey might change your mind.

There Are Better Options: Experts Name 6 SUVs to Avoid

There Are Better Options: Experts Name 6 SUVs to Avoid

Specialists criticized these new SUVs for several notable flaws.

Are EVs Really More Reliable? Owners Are Complaining Less About Their Electric Cars

Are EVs Really More Reliable? Owners Are Complaining Less About Their Electric Cars

Analysts take a closer look at how satisfied electric vehicle owners are — and which models rank highest.

Helpful for Many Drivers: Mechanic Explains What Really Causes Sway Bar Links to Fail

Helpful for Many Drivers: Mechanic Explains What Really Causes Sway Bar Links to Fail

Sway bar links are among the most common suspension components to wear out — but not everyone understands why they fail or how long they’re supposed to last.

One-Year Gem: Rare 1958 Edsel Bermuda Awaits Complete Restoration

One-Year Gem: Rare 1958 Edsel Bermuda Awaits Complete Restoration

The 1958 Edsel Bermuda, a rare one-year-only station wagon, offers classic style and a restoration project for enthusiasts.

Most Drivers Don’t Know What This Small Button on a Seat Belt Is For

Most Drivers Don’t Know What This Small Button on a Seat Belt Is For

The seat belt stopper explained: how it works and when it needs to be replaced.

DIY Repairs May Be a Thing of the Past: BMW Patents Logo-Shaped “Secret” Bolts

DIY Repairs May Be a Thing of the Past: BMW Patents Logo-Shaped “Secret” Bolts

Engineers in Munich have designed screws and bolts whose heads resemble the brand’s iconic logo—but the design hides a clever technical trick.

Worst Cars to Buy: Five Models Experts Say You Should Avoid at All Costs

Worst Cars to Buy: Five Models Experts Say You Should Avoid at All Costs

Analysts also named five vehicles they recommend considering instead.

How to Raise a Car Window in the Field When the Power Window Fails

How to Raise a Car Window in the Field When the Power Window Fails

Practical ways to close a stuck car window when the power window motor suddenly stops working.

Six Car Smells That Should Put Drivers on Alert — What They Usually Mean

Six Car Smells That Should Put Drivers on Alert — What They Usually Mean

Unusual smells inside a car aren’t just about comfort — often, your vehicle is warning you of trouble before gauges or lights do.

Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, and Transmission Oil: When Should You Really Change Them?

Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, and Transmission Oil: When Should You Really Change Them?

Modern cars may seem fragile compared to classics—but knowing when to replace key fluids can save your engine, brakes, and wallet.

Simple Way to Tighten Your Parking Brake Cable Without Leaving the Car — A Useful Tip Many Drivers Don’t Know

Simple Way to Tighten Your Parking Brake Cable Without Leaving the Car — A Useful Tip Many Drivers Don’t Know

Many drivers believe that tightening the parking brake cable requires a trip to a repair shop.