Getting your first car is a huge milestone, no matter what car it is, especially if you’re a proper gearhead. Finding someone with the same passion for cars, on the other hand, is easier said than done. That’s why so many people turn to car forums, looking for like-minded people to share experiences with. There … Read more
Eleanor. It’s a simple yet elegant name. To the average person, it might just sound like a feminine name from long ago or even an individual like Eleanor Roosevelt. But, to you and I that name means much more. More specifically, it’s the name of the 1971 Mustang, featured 1974 film, Gone in 60 Seconds, … Read more
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s the heavy-duty truck market exploded as Dodge began implementing the use of Cummins engines and Ford continued to develop their IDI engines. By 1994, Dodge was seeing redesigned their trucks and saw massive success and by 1999, Ford had released their all new Super Duty F-series trucks. While Ford was … Read more
It can be horrific getting into your car that was exposed to direct sunlight, even for only an hour, without any sort of car window shading. Car owners with vehicles that have vinyl or leather seats are also in for a very unpleasant surprise. Metal trim pieces can also get hot enough to burn your … Read more
The most practical tool you were never taught much about. After ripping a dime-sized section of skin off your knuckle and dropping a bolt into the depths of your engine compartment, it is so upsetting (again). You question, “How do I hold onto anything in a confined spot securely enough to get something else in … Read more
Most of the time, lug nuts are a rather basic part of your car. They’re created to simply secure the wheels of your car, but that doesn’t mean they have to be uninteresting. Aftermarket lug nuts can give your vehicle more style and an extra layer of security because some of them need a special … Read more
You can now obtain snow tires that will assist you in navigating almost any winter conditions, thanks to the steady advancements in tire technology. No tire, however, performs as well as a decent set of tire chains in the toughest winter circumstances, particularly when there is a lot of slick ice. When early automobile drivers … Read more
Although there’s never a terrible time to take a road trip, we can think of at least one family member who might not be too enthusiastic about your cross-country journey: your car. In addition to the normal wear and tear your car experiences from hundreds of miles of interstate driving—which is usually nothing an oil … Read more
It makes sense never to judge a car by its brochure. What happens, though, if the two in question have the same powertrain and platform? If so, are they still basically the same even though they represent different brands? Actually, not quite. Despite their undeniable similarities, these two mid-size crossovers differ in some significant ways. … Read more
It takes more than just securing a trailer or camper to your car and driving off to tow one safely. The likelihood is that you will need to purchase a set of towing mirrors if you frequently tow a trailer behind your car. Several state regulations require the use of towing mirrors on your vehicle … Read more