Starting the car and letting it idle before hopping in is a common practice in winter. No one wants to sit and freeze in a cold car when they go to work in the morning, but is letting your car idle the best way to warm it up? The answer is no. Modern car’s don’t…
Having your car break down in the middle of traffic or during a snowstorm is probably the last thing you want to happen. You can avoid these unwelcome situations by paying attention to your vehicle and conducting regular maintenance checks. So, when your check engine light is on, how do you know what’s causing it?…
Much to the delight of car drivers, the beginning of the Winter season has been relatively warm this year. But we all know this extended Fall cannot last much longer. When temperatures eventually begin to dip below freezing, your car could actually suffer. Extreme temperatures on the low end of the thermometer can cause problems…
Everyone knows tires are an essential part of cars. The rubber wheel allows vehicles to move forward and arrive at different destinations. It doesn’t seem like they require much innovation for the function they perform. As long as they can roll along without falling apart, what else is there to know? As it turns out,…
Most people will lock their keys in the car at some point in their lives. And it will probably happen at the most inconvenient time. So, what do you do when your keys are inside your locked car without you? Here are a few tips to help you overcome this tragic separation: 1. Call 911…
Halloween is just around the corner. Whether you’re still brainstorming costume ideas or you’ve already laid out your full cast ensemble from Orange is the New Black, you may have missed out on one key decision for this spooky season: your vehicle’s costume. Now, you may be thinking, “why would my car need a costume?”…
You’re driving home from work when the worst happens — your check engine light turns on. For many drivers this could mean not driving your car for a few days or bringing it to the mechanic, but often the issues that lead to this signal are small and can be fixed quite easily. As Jalopnik…
In most situations, your car alerts you when something goes wrong. You have lights on your dash for nearly everything nowadays; alerts for oil changes to the dreaded “check engine” light. However, some warning signs that you car may need maintenance don’t come from your eyes – they come from your nose. Here are the…
Buying a car for your teenager can be an angst-filled experience. With the typical drama of their high school lives, constant socialization, and college applications weighing them down, this process can be as complicated as graduating in the first place. Buying a car is a very personal decision, but because teenagers have very little car-buying (or…
While it is never the most exciting task, tire inflation is a crucial part of car maintenance. Properly inflated tires save you money and allow for a smoother, safer experience vehicle on the road. A well inflated tire should improve your car’s handling and my your ride comfier as well. And, because it is National…
