Often, you hear a loud clunking noise under your car and you think it is just a loose muffler. Maybe you ignore it, but then the steering starts to pull to one side or feel loose. That is usually a…
No one likes seeing that foggy mess inside their plastic lamp covers. It looks bad, it hides your lights at night, and it usually means a seal has failed. I have dealt with this on my own truck more times…
One of the most confusing things is seeing that check engine light glow when the car feels perfectly normal. You start wondering if it is a major error or just a glitch in the system. It happens more often than…
All of us have been there at some point, staring at a dipstick that shows nothing while the ground beneath the car remains perfectly dry. It is a confusing feeling, especially when the exhaust looks clean and clear. You worry…
Since I started fixing my own cars, I have seen some strange things pop out of vents. One day, my dash started spitting out a cloud of white fog. I pulled over fast, worried my engine was on fire. It…
You might see a flashy car on the road and wonder if you could add a spoiler to your own ride. It looks cool, but the reality involves more than just picking a part you like. You need to think…
As we walk to our car at night, hearing a fan whirring under the hood is unsettling. You probably worry about your battery or a major engine failure. I have been there before, staring at the front grille while the…
When your dashboard needle climbs into the red, you feel that sudden spike of panic in your chest. I have been there plenty of times on the side of a busy highway. You wonder if a simple part failed or…
Each time I find a web in my rearview mirror, I feel that familiar itch on my neck. Dealing with a spider infestation in your vehicle is a nightmare, but many people turn to dangerous shortcuts. You might have heard…
Whether you are staring at a shelf in the auto store or you already bought a box that looks different, battery sizing is tricky. You want your car to start, you want your electronics to function, and you definitely want…