Who hasn't felt that sinking feeling when a tire goes flat on the side of the highway? You pull over, pop the trunk, and find that tiny spare staring back at you. It looks small, weak, and honestly, a bit…
Since you found yourself staring at a dead dash, you might be worried about how much time you need to waste idling in the driveway. It is a common situation, but most drivers get the math wrong. I want to…
You might have sat in your driveway and felt the engine jump on its own. It is a weird sensation, the tachometer needle bounces, and the car sounds like it wants to race. You start to worry about a stuck…
No, you usually cannot drive a hybrid if the main battery dies. Many people think these cars act like normal ones, but that is a dangerous mistake. The big battery does more than just move the car, as it handles…
One night I walked out to my car and saw the dome light shining bright through the window. I had been inside for hours, so I knew the battery would be toast by morning. It is a sinking feeling when…
All cars lose fluid eventually, but finding a bright green or orange puddle under your engine is never a fun surprise. You might worry about your engine burning up or a massive repair bill at the shop. I have been…
What if you find yourself stuck with a dead battery, a broken ignition, or a car that just will not start? It happens to the best of us when we least expect it. You might need to push the car…
So you are stuck in a parking lot with a dead car, and you wonder if pressing the gas pedal will help. It seems like a smart idea to give the engine a little extra juice to speed up the…
It's a nightmare when your car window refuses to roll up, especially if you are stuck in a rainstorm. I have dealt with this more times than I care to admit, and the frustration is real. You do not need…
During my years of fixing cars, I have seen some strange setups in parking lots. People get tired and they just want to grab a quick nap. It sounds simple, but you need to be careful with how you handle…