AuthorBenjamin Jerew

Ben has been taking things apart since he was 5, and putting them back together again since he was 8. After dabbling in DIY repairs at home and on the farm, he found his calling in the CGCC Automobile Repair program. After he held his ASE CMAT for 10 years, Ben decided he needed a change. Now, he writes on automotive topics across the web and around the world, including new automotive technology, transportation legislation, emissions, fuel economy and auto repair.

Posted May 9, 2021 Know How

How to Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain: Gear and Tactics to Keep You Safe

You rode your motorcycle to work today, but it starts raining. If you know how to ride a motorcycle in the rain, you’ll get home safely.

MacGyver Essential Car-Tool Kit: Don't Leave Home Without It

Posted March 8, 2021 Know How

DIY Essential Car-Tool Kit: “The MacGyver”

For an essential car-tool kit, who better than MacGyver to teach us about solving problems with a few common household items?

Posted February 25, 2021 Maintenance

What Is Your Soft Brake Pedal Telling You?

Here’s a quick guide to diagnose and repair your soft brake pedal and keep your ride and your loved ones safe.

A late-60s continuously variable transmission, featuring rubber drive belts.

Posted December 21, 2020 Know How

What Is a CVT?

What is a CVT? A continuously variable transmission, or CVT for short, is another way to transmit engine power to the driveshafts.

Your mechanic knows your car, have you asked him about it?

Posted November 29, 2020 Know How

Four Mechanic Questions You Should Ask When Your Car Is in the Shop

Here are four mechanic questions you should ask when your car is in the shop, whether you’re a car expert or a novice looking to stretch a dollar.

Posted November 27, 2020 Know How

What Is a Sway Bar?

Keeping all four wheels on the ground is particularly important when taking corners at high speed. What is a sway bar, and how does it help to do this?

Idle air control valve orifices in need of deep cleaning

Posted November 25, 20201 Comment Know How

What Is an Idle Air Control Valve?

Your engine may use an idle air control valve to prevent itself from stalling out while it’s running at idle. Here’s how this component works.

The fender of a car shows significant rust damage near the wheel well.

Posted November 24, 2020 Know How

How to Bondo Rust Holes In a Car

Body repair is often considered one of the most complicated car repairs, but learning how to Bondo rust holes is quite simple and could save the day.

Posted November 13, 2020 Know How

How Does a Turbo Work?

Turbochargers are one way to get more power out of a smaller engine, but what is a turbocharger and how does a turbo work?

Stop a windshield crack from getting worse

Posted October 29, 2020 Know How

How to Stop a Windshield Crack From Spreading

If you know how to stop a windshield crack from spreading, particularly when a small crack has already started, you can save yourself hundreds of dollars.