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Reading Time: 4 minutes A lot of people enjoy listening to  music as they drive. Putting up a nice podcast couldn’t hurt either. Being… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a good chance some of your time as a car owner will be spent on maintenance. After all, it’s… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes If your car breaks down, you must rely on a towing service to reach the nearest auto repair shop. That… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Vehicle air vents can collect allergens like dust and pollen, especially if it hasn’t been cleaned in a long time…. Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Overall, the practice of turning off the A/C before shutting down the engine might be more relevant for older vehicles… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes When the chill outside your car seeps into the cabin, your first reaction is probably to fire up the heater…. Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Q: I have a 2012 Ford F-150 with a direct-injected, 3.5L EcoBoost engine. To combat carbon build-up on the valves,… Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Q: I have a 2002 Kia Sportage. Recently, my car’s windshield washers stopped working. I can no longer hear the… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The truck has a minor steering wheel shimmy on the freeway when traveling… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most drivers should familiarize themselves with how their brakes work to make the most of them. One way to ensure… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes The process of how your brakes work doesn’t start and end when you step on the brake pedal.  The braking… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The last thing you want in the middle of an emergency is for your brakes to lag. The situation can… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dealing with dings and dents is practically inevitable for any driver. Good thing there are ways to fix them. Aside… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes The chassis supports the vehicle’s weight and houses the frame, suspension system, braking system, and wheels. Many of these parts… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Changing the color of your car is a big move. While it may seem like a simple choice between getting… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes LED headlights are more powerful than stock halogen lights. They provide better illumination and a longer lifespan compared to other… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your headlights are crucial to your safety while on the road, especially if you’re traveling at night. But as your… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes If your headlights are dim, flickering, or not working, you’ll have a hard time seeing the road ahead at night… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutes Owning a car means you have a new set of responsibilities to be mindful of. Your vehicle needs to be… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Think of the engine oil cooler as a radiator for your engine oil. It can help your engine last longer… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Made of thick, durable rubber, heater hoses are designed to last. However, constant exposure to the engine’s heat can cause… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes LED headlights are more powerful than stock halogen lights. They provide better illumination and a longer lifespan compared to other… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dealing with dings and dents is practically inevitable for any driver. Good thing there are ways to fix them. Aside… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes The chassis supports the vehicle’s weight and houses the frame, suspension system, braking system, and wheels. Many of these parts… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s not the biggest part, but the axle can cause various problems for your ride if it’s damaged or broken…. Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Six-wheel drive refers to a vehicle configuration that uses six wheels instead of the standard four. This means these vehicles… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The transfer case control module is one of the many computers in modern four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, especially the models… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Battery management systems for electric vehicles play a huge role in keeping EVs operational. They keep the batteries in good… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes A car battery that doesn’t hold a charge won’t start the engine. It creates a head-scratching situation, especially if it… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Your car battery provides the initial energy needed to start your engine. But over time, it can develop issues like… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s always a cause for concern whenever the engine starts making noises that it shouldn’t make. One sound that no… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Fuel pumps are responsible for delivering fuel to your vehicle’s engine. Together with fuel injectors, the system injects fuel directly… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Vehicle maintenance is more than a car wash, tire change, or an oil change. For dedicated drivers, maintenance means dealing… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes You can’t always see what is going on under your vehicle, particularly in the exhaust system. Some drivers forget to… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes The exhaust system, and by extension the exhaust pipes, give combusted gas outlets to escape from the engine. While most… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes When you boost your engine’s performance, you also increase the temperature of the exhaust gases it produces. When the gases… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The ignition switch is the electrical portion of the ignition cylinder. Using a series of electrical contacts, the ignition switch… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Today, most vehicles come with a fuel injection system instead of a carburetor, but this part needs just as much… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you connect your vehicle’s battery cables to the wrong terminals, it can cause a wide range of issues. Reverse… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The seat belt keeps you safe while driving your car. It straps you into your seat and keeps you from… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Winter is the proverbial wonderland–right up to when you leave your well-heated home and drive in freezing weather conditions. While… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Winter driving can be quite troublesome. Aside from wading through snow-filled streets, the cabin can also get too cold for… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s nothing wrong with being meticulous when it comes to your car. You want it to last for as long… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of owning a car. According to the American Automobile Association, it’s reported to… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Every responsible car owner knows they have to clean their vehicle regularly. However, many people often forget that cleaning their… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Modern vehicles are equipped with camshaft and crankshaft position sensors that send data to the powertrain control module (PCM). The… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes A “no-start” condition isn’t uncommon. There’s a plethora of reasons why a vehicle wouldn’t start, and it can be hard… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Your ride’s powertrain control module (PCM) relies on data coming from your oxygen sensors (O2 sensors) to help regulate air-to-fuel… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Your vehicle’s suspension system makes your ride as comfortable and stable as possible. Shock absorbers, also known as dampers, play… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutes Just because you can drive with a faulty power steering pump doesn’t mean you should. Power steering pump failure is… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Your vehicle’s intermediate steering shaft connects the steering gear pinion to the lower end of the steering column. Symptoms of… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Without a fully functioning transmission, your vehicle wouldn’t be able to go anywhere. Keeping your transmission fluid in check and… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Not all vehicles have transaxles. Those that do are usually front-wheel drives. But why is that the case, and why… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most vehicles are designed to make it through the winter, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need a little TLC… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes A triggered dashboard light is almost always bad news, so if you see one turn on, you’re going to want… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes You’re bound to experience a couple of issues when driving your vehicle, including a flat tire, worn-out bulbs, or even… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Warning lights are on your dashboard for a reason一they’re your vehicle’s way of telling you that something is wrong, and… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Tires are prone to wear and damage because they make contact with the pavement. Once they’re compromised, driving becomes dangerous,… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Trying to find out what’s causing the strange noises from your vehicle can be like solving a complex puzzle. For… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your car’s spare tire and emergency jack are crucial for roadside maintenance. Ironically, many drivers take these two for granted… Read More