

USING PERSONAL VEHICLES FOR WORK? KEEP THESE MAINTENANCE TIPS IN MIND
These days, many drivers earn extra cash by using their personal vehicles for work purposes. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft...


HOW TO CHANGE A TIRE IN 5 EASY STEPS
Learning how to change a tire can seem intimidating at first, but it’s really a simple process involving basic tools that you can keep...


THE 411 ON THE BRAKE CALIPER
The brake caliper is a critical part of your car’s braking system. While it doesn’t get the attention garnered by braking components like...


WHAT IS AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE?
You’ve probably heard of the electronic control module, or ECM, before. Or was it the ECU? How about PCM — does that ring a bell? These...


IS THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION NEARING THE END OF THE ROAD?
So far this year, manual transmission sales make up just 2 percent of American car sales — and just 20 percent of 2018 models even offer...


HURRICANE TRACKING: KEEP ONE EYE ON THE WEATHER, THE OTHER ON YOUR CAR
The weather forecast is grim as it reveals a hurricane approaching your area. We know that hurricane tracking isn’t always precise, but...


THE CONNECTION BETWEEN COOLANT AND WATER PUMP FAILURE
Water pump failure can put a real damper on your day. If you’ve just discovered a pool of coolant underneath your car or noticed it...


NEW HEADLIGHT RATINGS ROLLED OUT BY THE IIHS
Car safety ratings have been in place for decades, covering everything from frontal crash tests to crash-avoidance technology. Only...


HOW TO FIX SQUEAKY BRAKES
When our cars make unexpected noises, we get nervous. When it’s our brakes acting up, we get very nervous, and with good reason. The...


BUILD YOUR ESSENTIAL CAR WASHING KIT: PRODUCTS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
There are a few essentials you won’t want to overlook when putting together a car washing kit. Keeping your car looking its best takes...