Are you considering buying a classic car? Unless you already have your heart set on a particular model — often for a strong sentimental reason — you will first have to wade through the confusing amount of different definitions. What makes a car classic? Some, like the Classic Car Club of America, hold the term
Buying a used car is a great way to get a vehicle for work or leisure at an affordable price. However, it is important to know what to look for in a used car before finalizing the deal. There are big things to keep an eye out for that are easy to remember. However, plenty
Your catalytic converter is basically what transforms those harmful pollutants coming out of your exhaust into less harmful ones. In other words, it’s an important part of your engine. The metals that make up this converter have increasingly become a target for auto thieves. Unfortunately, it’s become quite the issue throughout the pandemic. With people
Have you ever flipped on your AC on a hot summer day only to discover that it’s suddenly making rattling, grinding, or vibrating noises? This can be enough to send you in a panic, especially for those of us living in particularly scorching parts of the country. A healthy and good working air conditioning system
Car shows are the public presentation of automobiles. These vehicles may either be current models, concept models, custom models, or out-of-production models. These events are typically attended by car enthusiasts, fans, automobile industry representatives, journalists, and even just passers-by. These shows are oftentimes held in open spaces like parking lots and fields, or in wide-area
Tire alignment refers to the regulation of the vehicle’s suspension. The suspension is the car’s component that attaches the wheels of the car to the vehicle’s body. The misconception in tire alignment is that people think it is the same as aligning the car’s wheels or tires. In reality, tire alignment is simply fixing how
When small amounts of motor oil spill on a hot engine or drain system your car can start smoking. Other liquids that can cause your car to start smoking under the hood include engine coolant, power steering, brake, and spread fluid. Window gasket solvents can also cause smoke under your car’s hood. Smoke from window
Taking care of your classic car differs from the way you can take care of a modern car. Due to the condition and age of different components, classic cars need a lot of care to avoid corrosion of their original parts and preserve their vintage appeal. However, classic car owners know that owning a classic
Driving is always paired with certain hazards of the road, but one of the most frustrating is potholes. These divots in the road can cause damage to your car that is not always visually apparent. Often strange car problems and odd damage patterns are a result of potholes. Obvious signs that you have hit a
You are driving down a dark road late at night and all of a sudden you lose control of your vehicle. You slow down enough to ease the car over to the side of the road and are able to stop. Upon getting out of your car you see that you have a flat tire