Ford Motor Company and the Birth of the American Automobile
From the true birth of the American automobile and Henry Ford’s groundbreaking moving assembly line, Ford has been an iconic name and a true American made product. From the vehicles that revolutionized transportation, like the Model A and Model T introduced in 1908 standardizing the left side steering wheel, to the muscle car classics like […]
Maintaining Your Hybrid Vehicle
When it comes to routine maintenance, hybrids differ a little from regular vehicles. Other than the additional electric drive motor and the systems that control the on-board storage batteries, routine maintenance for hybrids are pretty much the same with your father’s Oldsmobile. In order to keep your hybrids in top shape, here are a few […]
Transmission Trouble: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Diagnosing your car’s problem may seem like an impossible task. In order to make things a bit easier, you should think of it as your own body. If your stomach hurts, you should probably create a mental list of the things you ate. The same principle should also be applied in diagnosing car problems. Transmission […]
Understanding Brake Noises
Your vehicle’s brake is one of the most important features that should always be in top working condition. Unusual brake noises should be regarded as a warning sign that your brake is malfunctioning. Also, learning to distinguish the type of noise is one of the easiest and most effective ways of gauging the severity of […]
Preparing your Car for Winter
As the temperature starts to drop, this means that you have to get your car ready for winter. During winter, you tend to add in a few layers of clothing to protect your body from cold. Similarly, your cars also need a few preparations to make it through the winter season. The right preparation, tools […]
How to Change the Oil in Your Car
Regularly changing your car’s engine oil and filter is one of the most important things you can do to keep your car running well. Over time, your oil will break down and your filter will become clogged with contaminants. Depending upon your driving habits and type of vehicle, this may take as few as 3 […]
Driving on Snow and Ice: 10 Safety Tips
Winter is coming and this means lots of snow and ice on the roads. Since you can’t always call in to work claiming a “snow day,” it’s better to learn how to correctly deal with driving in the snow. Get a grip. To have adequate snow traction, a tire requires at least 6/32-inch deep […]
Essential Things You Should Keep in Your Car
Some of us keep absolutely nothing in our car trunks, while others have enough packed to live in their cars for weeks. Somewhere in between is this list of thirty things we think every car owner should always have on hand. Owner’s manual This should naturally be in your glove compartment anyway, but you want to […]
When Wax Starts to Wane
Maybe you think waxing your car is only for sports cars, new cars, and those with a car obsession, but it’s actually good car hygiene and maintenance. While neglecting the paint job may not lead to mechanical performance issues, it will result in a lower resale value, just like if you never changed your oil […]
Ten Surprising Car Facts You’ve Probably Never Heard Before
If you are like us, you love cars, and know a lot about them. But, here is a list of ten surprising car facts that even the most knowledgeable car nerds on the Internet may not know. Here are our favorite factoids: 10.) The Honda CRV Came With A Picnic Table The first and second […]