Everyone who uses a car for transportation has a daily driver, but what happens to the car that isn’t your daily? Many people have a seasonal car. Perhaps you have a convertible or a car with no roof that’s only enjoyable to drive when it’s warm and sunny out. Perhaps the roads are salted in … Read more
Driving at night or with glare from the sun can be dangerous when the windshield isn’t nearly spotless. Most drivers understand that the windshield needs to be clean and free of cracks in order to see through it well, but not everyone remembers to clean the interior of the windshield. Doing this regularly dramatically improves … Read more
When you purchase a new vehicle, it is usually tempting to immediately do away with your old one. Maybe you’d like the cash you could get by turning it in for parts or selling it to someone else. Maybe you’ve just finished binge watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and you’re just set on getting … Read more
It is safe to say that parking a manual transmission car is not like parking an automatic transmission car. If you’re not too good at changing gears with a manual transmission car, then you’re going to find a lot of difficulty when it comes to something that should be simple like parking. You need to … Read more
Consumers are always looking for ways to improve the gas mileage of their vehicles. Not only is the price of gas increasing every year, but the environmental impact of carbon emissions is finally starting to take shape. We’re seeing the devastating results of global warming and how it is causing problems with the weather, sea … Read more
When you put your car key into the ignition of your vehicle, it is actually going into something called an ignition lock cylinder. This component is positioned within an electrical component called an ignition switch. In modern vehicles, the ignition switch is responsible for locking the ignition in place and reading the custom anti-theft code … Read more
Car owners spend so much time worrying about the maintenance of their vehicles. Things like tire rotations, tire pressure, oil changes, and air filters must regularly be addressed. But how about the exterior of the vehicle? Think about all the dirt, gravel, dust, salt, pollen, and other airborne elements which hit your vehicle each time … Read more
Since the beginning of automobiles, engineers have always been looking for ways to push the limits of performance. Fuel mileage, drivability, handling, and most important for any self-respecting car enthusiast, HORSEPOWER. Increasing a car engine’s horsepower has seen many an enthusiast push the limits of all types of vehicles, seeing if they can go faster … Read more
Windshield wipers need to be regularly inspected and maintained just like any other part of your vehicle. If you don’t have properly functioning wipers, then it is going to be difficult for them to remove the rain and moisture from your windshield. This could make driving dangerous under these conditions because you will not be … Read more
Every car needs an oil change and a tune-up at a regular interval. Oil is essential for lubricating and cooling the hot metal components of the engine. A tune-up can be defined in a lot of different ways, but it basically means inspecting and replacing the most common auto parts that wear out quickly. For … Read more