Tips & Tricks
Okay, some people should just NOT be allowed near tools. Ever seen those "you had ONE job" memes? That's car maintenance sometimes. Here's the worst I've seen, and some I almost
Look, most days, you don't even think about your engine. But that bad boy's working hard, and if you ignore it, things WILL go wrong. Here's the basics:Oil Changes: The #1 Rule
Okay, car fires are rare, but they're seriously bad news. Knowing what causes them can help you avoid that whole mess. Thing is, it's usually not ONE reason – it's a bunch of stuff g
The thing about used cars is, some are built like tanks and others are built like... well, not tanks. Mechanics see it all, and here's the inside scoop:Toyota's Unstoppable: Seriousl
Think of oil like the lifeblood of your car. No oil = dead car. It keeps all those metal bits from grinding together, which would basically melt your engine into a giant hunk of scrap.Now, say you
Seeing those videos of cars in rivers is terrifying. Makes you wonder – what would YOU do? Turns out, there's a whole strategy you gotta know, and it starts with the windows...Your Wi
When you're buying a car, "reliable" better be at the top of your list. But what does that even MEAN? Here's the inside scoop:The Engine: It's All About Timing (Chains
You know how in summer, highways look like someone had a tire fight? Yeah, that's not an accident. Heat + bad tires = BOOM. Here's the deal:The Heat is ON: Roads get HOT in summer,
Cars are awesome, but they do need some looking after. One of the worst things is seeing that temperature gauge creeping up... Good news is, topping up your coolant is easy and helps prevent that whol
Okay, $4+ is rough, but it's been worse. The all-time high price was $5.02 per gallon on June 14, 2022. But back in 2008? It was like $5.30 in today's money. Crazy, right?Why Does it
Remember trying to drive those old cars without power steering? Nightmare. If your car's getting harder to turn, or making some awful noises, it might be air in your power steering system. Here
Trying to figure out what's wrong with your car is rough. But transmissions? That's a whole special kind of annoying. Luckily, there are some dead giveaways before things get REALLY bad.Wh
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
Buying a car is expensive enough, right? Then the dealership hits you with all these random fees. It's enough to make you scream. So, let's break down what to watch for, so you don't walk
So, you can vote, join the army... but you can't rent wheels? Welcome to the frustrating world of car rentals if you're under 25. Here's the lowdown:The BS Reason: Insurance comp
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
We all dream of cheap fuel, right? Especially something renewable, maybe even stuff people just throw away. That's why the idea of running your car on leftover cooking oil sounds awesome. Some fol
You know that feeling – you hop into a brand-new car, and BAM! That smell hits you. It's not like flowers or anything, but it's definitely... a THING. It's the smell of a big purchas
Okay, those summer road trips get expensive, so here's the age-old question: do you blast the AC, or roll down those windows and hope for the best? Turns out, the answer isn't so simple.He
