Think of your car's engine. It needs a good spark to burn the fuel, right? But your car battery is wimpy. That's where the ignition coil steps in – it's basically a little power boos
We all want a car that won't leave us stranded on the side of the road, right? But how do you actually know which cars are built to last, and which ones... aren't? Dealerships aren't alway
Brake lights are SO important. They keep you from getting rear-ended, and honestly, it's just rude to drive around with broken lights! Testing them a couple of times a year is a good idea, especia
Okay, honestly, this whole "gas cars are evil, we all need electrics" thing is driving me a little nuts. Don't get me wrong, I care about the environment, but some of us old-car lovers a
Okay, here's the deal with mid-grade gasoline: it's one of the biggest scams in the car world. Most of us have stared at the pumps, wondering if we're cheaping out on our cars by getting r
Seriously, there's zero shame in not being a car wizard, but there are some basic skills every self-respecting car person should have under their belt. Let's break it down, starting with easy
Rust is a total pain. One minute your car's fine, the next it's failing its inspection because you could practically poke your finger through the floorboards. Underseal is one way to fight bac
Okay, choosing a car color should be the fun part of the process, right? But it's easy to blank out if you aren't wild about any one color. That's probably why so many of us end up with wh
Okay, cars are made of a million parts. Some are boring (looking at you, spark plugs), but some are HUGE for keeping your ride nice. We're talking about seat covers. Anyone who's ever seen a c
Okay, self-driving cars have been all the hype for years, right? They're finally not just science fiction, but how close are we really to ditching the steering wheel for good? The Reality Check