Understanding Your Oil Drain Plug
A leaky oil drain plug can make a mess in your driveway, but check out our tips for dealing with this important and inexpensive fix.
Your Rear Car Defroster: How Does It Work and How Can You Repair It?
Your rear car defroster is a lot more sensitive to damage than the one up front. Here’s how to repair yours at home.
The Importance of Having Spare Keys
Spare keys are required should you get locked out of your car. Here are a few other benefits of keeping a spare.
Torsion vs. Spring Axles: Which Is Best For Your Trailer?
Selecting the right style of suspension for your trailer is a matter of picking torsion vs. spring. Each has different characteristics, so which is best?
The 5 Best Automotive Hand Tools to Stock in Your Garage
The best automotive hand tools are the ones that make a project simple and easy, so you don’t have to spend extra time seeking out work-arounds or jury-rigging your own gear. With the right base of tools in your garage you should be able to tackle a wide range of repairs…
What Is a Carburetor Float?
The carburetor float needle, moved by the carburetor float, maintains the fuel level in the float chamber and controls fuel flow to the engine.
Electric Car Battery Problems and Resolutions
Some electric car battery problems are not always apparent, while others — like range anxiety — are at the forefront of EV owners’ minds.
5 Air Compressor Uses for Your Car
While there are many tasks around the house that benefit from compressed air, there are lots of air compressor uses that are car specific.
How to Talk to a Mechanic About Your Brakes: 3 Tips
Learn how to talk to a mechanic about your brakes with these three easy tips.
Combustion Problems: How Big an Issue Is Detonation?
Engine knocking could be perfectly normal, or it could indicate a potentially catastrophic issue. Either way, combustion problems should never be ignored.