Car batteries aren’t supposed to die at the worst possible moment — but somehow, they always do. You’re late. It’s freezing. Or raining. And there you are, clicking your key fo
Yep — they kinda do. If your daily routine is full of 5-minute errands or school runs down the block, your engine doesn’t love it. Turns out, short trips don’t give your car enoug
Wrenching on your own car can be satisfying. But let’s be real — not every job is meant for the garage floor and a YouTube video. Some fixes are dangerous. Some are way more complicated
Switching from a stick to an automatic feels like a luxury — until the old habits from manual driving start sneaking back in. Automatics are easier to live with, but they’re also pickier a
Everyone’s seen that car — the one leaving a mysterious dark puddle on the street. It’s gross, sure, but it’s also more than just a “ugh, who parked here?” moment.
People love diesels for a reason — they pull hard, run forever, and don’t complain much. But even the toughest diesel will tap out early if it’s treated the wrong way. A lot of engin
Anyone who’s wrestled a stubborn spark plug out of an engine has had the same thought: “Since I’m already in here… should I just swap the ignition coils too?” It feels e
Ask any truck owner which engines actually last and you'll get some strong opinions. Frame doesn't matter, interior doesn't matter—if the motor dies at 150k, that's it. But there
Anyone who dailies an old car already knows fuel is a pain in the ass. Everything's got ethanol in it now, and while modern cars couldn't care less, try explaining that to a 50-year-old carbur
Working on cars yourself is great. Until it's not. Some cars, you pop the hood, swap whatever needs swapping, and you're back inside watching the game in 20 minutes. Others make you wonder