Everyone dreads the day in which your car won’t start (usually when you’re already running late). A car that won’t start is often a symptom of a serious problem. However, if you’re lucky, it might be something minor. The suggestions below will hopefully get the car going so that you can trundle down to the
Act first and ask questions later. In effect, this is what you are doing when you drive a new car before reading the owner’s manual. The first thing you should do when you get a new car home from the showroom is read through the owner’s manual. In this article, we’ll go over the reasons
Cars are giant machines that will make strange noises from time to time. Although some of these sounds are normal, some of them are worth paying attention to. The brakes on your car are an essential part that will keep you safe on the road and ensure you remain in full control of your vehicle.
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 a knocking or clicking noise, or possibly rattling, grinding, vibrating, or buzzing noises? These sounds when you turn on the car’s air conditioner can be enough to send you into a panic. For those of us
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