AuthorNicole Wakelin

Nicole Wakelin covers the automotive industry as a freelance journalist for a variety of outlets. Her work includes news pieces, podcasts, radio, written reviews, and video reviews. She can be found in The Boston Globe, CarGurus, BestRide, US News and World Report, and AAA along with lifestyle blogs like Be Car Chic, The Other PTA, and She Buys Cars. She is active on social media with a large following on both Twitter and Instagram and currently serves as Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association.

A brake caliper of a car as seen with the wheel removed.

Posted May 5, 2021 Maintenance

How To Maintain Brake Calipers

Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car. Learn here what brake calipers do and how to keep them in top shape.

An oil dipstick in the engine bay of a car.

Posted May 3, 2021 Know How

What Does an Oil Change Do?

What does an oil change do, and why is it important to get one as a part of routine maintenance? Read on to find out.

Full-body stock cars race around a dirt track.

Posted April 30, 2021 LifeStyle

What Is Dirt Track Racing?

Dirt track racing is a rough and raw motorsport with fans and races all across the country. Learn more about the basics of this exciting pastime here.

A section of a car's dashboard with an illuminated check engine light

Posted April 20, 2021 Know How

Check Engine Light Just Came On? Follow These 3 Tips

The check engine light just came on. Now what? Here’s what to do the next time this light makes an appearance.

A rainy roadway viewed from behind the windshield of a car.

Posted April 13, 2021 Know How

5 Tips for Driving in the Rain

These 5 tips for driving in the rain will make sure that you and your car are ready when the rain starts to fall.

A couple uses lawn tools to groom their lush garden.

Posted April 11, 2021 Know How

5 Spring Lawn Care Tools to Make Your Life Easier

Here are 5 lawn care tools that will help you get your yard into shape and keep it that way all summer long.

An exposed brake rotor and caliper.

Posted April 8, 2021 Maintenance

How to Gravity Bleed Brakes

If you’re maintaining your own brakes, then you will have to bleed them at some point. Here’s what you need to know to gravity bleed brakes.

The diesel pump at a gas station.

Posted April 2, 2021 Maintenance

Can Diesel Gel While Driving?

Can diesel gel while driving? Here’s what you need to know when the temperature drops.

Many old tires stacked up awaiting recycling.

Posted March 29, 2021 Know How

What to Do With Old Tires

If you’re wondering what to do with old tires, here we offer a few tips for responsible disposal.

A low battery warning light in a car's instrument cluster.

Posted March 25, 2021 Know How

What Is a Trickle Charger?

What is a trickle charger, and why might you need one? Learn more here about this clever device that keeps batteries of rarely used vehicles charged.