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When You Should Never Tow With an Automatic Car or Drive With a Trailer

When You Should Never Tow With an Automatic Car or Drive With a Trailer

One of the most debated questions: is towing even allowed with an automatic?

What Do the Modes 1, 2, 3, L, B, S, and M Mean in an Automatic Transmission — and Why They Exist

What Do the Modes 1, 2, 3, L, B, S, and M Mean in an Automatic Transmission — and Why They Exist

We explain the meaning behind these letters. Many drivers consider automatic transmissions a true blessing, and compared to manuals, they really do have many advantages.

Battery Warning Light Came On: Don’t Panic — Here’s How Far You Can Really Drive

Battery Warning Light Came On: Don’t Panic — Here’s How Far You Can Really Drive

How many miles can a car go once the battery warning light turns on?

How Fast Gasoline Goes Bad in Your Tank: When Fuel Turns Into a Problem

How Fast Gasoline Goes Bad in Your Tank: When Fuel Turns Into a Problem

A car sitting idle: how long does gas “live” in the tank, and what happens when it gets stale.

Parking on a Hill: How to Use the Parking Brake Properly to Protect Your Automatic Transmission

Parking on a Hill: How to Use the Parking Brake Properly to Protect Your Automatic Transmission

The right way to park on a slope with an automatic—one simple step that can save your transmission.

Driver Tips: How Simple Sunroof Maintenance Can Save You Thousands

Driver Tips: How Simple Sunroof Maintenance Can Save You Thousands

A sunroof is a nice comfort feature—but it requires regular care. Here’s a firsthand look at why maintenance matters.

Good to Know: How to Stop a Car with an Automatic Transmission When the Brakes Fail

Good to Know: How to Stop a Car with an Automatic Transmission When the Brakes Fail

Essential tips on what to do if your brakes give out while driving an automatic.

What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes On: Stay Calm, Here’s What It Means

What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes On: Stay Calm, Here’s What It Means

What the Check Engine light on your dashboard could be warning you about.

Run & Drive: Mitsubishi Models to Avoid on the Used Car Market

Run & Drive: Mitsubishi Models to Avoid on the Used Car Market

Five Mitsubishi models that could drain your wallet after purchase.

5 Ways to Reduce Car Maintenance Costs

5 Ways to Reduce Car Maintenance Costs

Five strategies from personal experience that will help significantly reduce car maintenance costs. These tips will save your budget.

Almost Under a Cap: How to Reliably Protect a Car from Scratches and Chips

Almost Under a Cap: How to Reliably Protect a Car from Scratches and Chips

Every car, even with the most thorough care and maintenance, is not insured against paint damage.

Refusal to warm-up and excessive kick-down: 9 driver mistakes that destroy the automatic gearbox

Refusal to warm-up and excessive kick-down: 9 driver mistakes that destroy the automatic gearbox

An automatic transmission can last a long time, but 9 driver mistakes kill it prematurely. Here's what to avoid.

Key Signs of a Rolled-Back Car Mileage: 5 Non-Obvious Details That Reveal Deception

Key Signs of a Rolled-Back Car Mileage: 5 Non-Obvious Details That Reveal Deception

Buying a used car? Check these details — they don’t lie, even if the odometer shows a ‘fresh’ mileage.

How to Remove Smell and Stain in a Car When Your Pet Fails to Contain Itself

How to Remove Smell and Stain in a Car When Your Pet Fails to Contain Itself

How to remove the smell of pet urine from a car interior. The main thing is not to panic and to act quickly.

Why a Car Might Smell Like Burnt: 5 Possible Reasons

Why a Car Might Smell Like Burnt: 5 Possible Reasons

In confined spaces, this smell is stronger than outside and may indicate car problems.