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Mystery Button Hidden Under Most Car Dashboards — And Why So Many Drivers Don’t Know It Exists

Mystery Button Hidden Under Most Car Dashboards — And Why So Many Drivers Don’t Know It Exists

Modern cars are packed with features and buttons whose purpose can be surprisingly hard to guess.

Astronaut Button: What This Mysterious Car Feature Actually Does

Astronaut Button: What This Mysterious Car Feature Actually Does

Some functions in a modern car make sense only after digging into the owner’s manual — and this little button is a perfect example.

How to Activate Your Wipers’ “Winter Mode” — and Why It Exists

How to Activate Your Wipers’ “Winter Mode” — and Why It Exists

Many drivers can’t help wondering: is this a bug or a feature?

Many Drivers Miss These 4 Warning Signs—Small Clues That Can Lead to Costly Repairs

Many Drivers Miss These 4 Warning Signs—Small Clues That Can Lead to Costly Repairs

Four clues that tell you something isn’t right with your car.

Three Dashboard Symbols Many American Drivers Don’t Actually Understand

Three Dashboard Symbols Many American Drivers Don’t Actually Understand

Most drivers know when and how to turn on their headlights — but far fewer can confidently identify every symbol on their dashboard.

Smells Like Burning Rubber in Your Car? Three Hidden Causes American Drivers Often Miss

Smells Like Burning Rubber in Your Car? Three Hidden Causes American Drivers Often Miss

What to do if your car starts smelling like burning rubber

They Don’t Make ’Em Like This Anymore: Five Car Features You Won’t Find on Modern Vehicles

They Don’t Make ’Em Like This Anymore: Five Car Features You Won’t Find on Modern Vehicles

Hard to imagine now, but there was a time when drivers didn’t have any of the conveniences we take for granted.

Many Americans Don’t Know or Ignore This: How Often You Should Really Change Your Car’s Coolant

Many Americans Don’t Know or Ignore This: How Often You Should Really Change Your Car’s Coolant

Ignoring this simple maintenance step can leave your car unable to start in freezing weather, risk overheating in the heat, or even cause engine damage.

Why Cars Have Those Odd Little Black Dots Around the Edge of the Windshield — Many Americans Don’t Even Suspect

Why Cars Have Those Odd Little Black Dots Around the Edge of the Windshield — Many Americans Don’t Even Suspect

What do they actually do? Are they just decorative, or is there real engineering behind them?

Three Hidden Automatic-Transmission Buttons Even Veteran Drivers Don’t Know About — and Why They Matter

Three Hidden Automatic-Transmission Buttons Even Veteran Drivers Don’t Know About — and Why They Matter

Plenty of drivers who use an automatic transmission every day are convinced they know it inside out.

Five Mystery Buttons in Cars — Most Americans Have No Idea What They Do

Five Mystery Buttons in Cars — Most Americans Have No Idea What They Do

Different brands feature unusual and unexpected buttons.

The Start-Stop System Everyone Loves to Hate — Real Fuel Saver or Engine-Wear Myth?

The Start-Stop System Everyone Loves to Hate — Real Fuel Saver or Engine-Wear Myth?

Was this system created to annoy drivers, or does it actually serve a purpose?

Many American Mechanics Still Get This Wrong: Which Battery Terminal You Should Disconnect First

Many American Mechanics Still Get This Wrong: Which Battery Terminal You Should Disconnect First

Disconnecting the terminals in the wrong order can trigger a short circuit or damage the vehicle’s electronics.

Not All Americans Know the Purpose of the ECT PWR Button on Their Toyota: The Hidden Secret

Not All Americans Know the Purpose of the ECT PWR Button on Their Toyota: The Hidden Secret

Many modern cars with automatic transmissions, like the Toyota Camry or Lexus RX, come equipped with this unusual button.

Your Mechanic Won’t Tell You This – How to Raise Your Car’s Ground Clearance: Practical Tips and Advice

Your Mechanic Won’t Tell You This – How to Raise Your Car’s Ground Clearance: Practical Tips and Advice

Every driver has that moment when they look at their car and think, “I wish it were higher.”