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By Jonathon Klein Sep 18, 2020

Cabin Air Filter: The Drive's Garage Guide

The world may be on fire, but you don’t have to breathe it in. 
By Tony Markovich Sep 16, 2020

How Long Does A Car Battery Last?

Longer than your iPhone’s.
By Chris Teague Sep 16, 2020

Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires: The Drive’s Garage Guide

Deceptively, all-season tires may not actually be the best for all seasons.
By Chris Teague Sep 11, 2020

How To Tint Windows: The Drive's Garage Guide

Tinting your vehicle’s windows will reduce heat and light inside, which can make for a comfortable ride, and doing it yourself will save a ton of cash
By Tony Markovich Sep 10, 2020

How To Change Windshield Wipers

When the rain comes down, wipe it off
By Tony Markovich Sep 4, 2020

The Car Maintenance Schedule You Should Follow

Love your car, and it’ll love you back
By Tony Markovich Sep 4, 2020

What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages Of A Hybrid Car?

Are you team Larry David?
By Tony Markovich Sep 3, 2020

Why is Your Battery Light On and What Does It Mean?

The check engine light’s wicked cousin
By Jonathon Klein Sep 1, 2020

What Are The Longest Lasting Cars On The Road Today?

These cars will drive 500 miles and they will drive 500,000 more
By Jonathon Klein Aug 28, 2020

How To Use Ratchet Straps: The Drive's Garage Guide

Whether you’re securing a 3,000-lb mower or a 6ft tall teddy bear, you need ratchet straps
By Jonathon Klein Aug 28, 2020

What Is The Best Way To Sell My Used Car?

Get that money!
By Tony Markovich Aug 26, 2020

The Drive’s Guide to Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair

Spring back to life, literally
By Jonathon Klein Aug 21, 2020

How Does A Turbocharger Work

Thank you for providing us with the direct-port nitrous injection, 4-core intercoolers, ball-bearing turbos, and titanium valve springs
By Jonathon Klein Aug 20, 2020

Performance Tires: The Ultimate Guide

Give me that sticky-sticky rubber.
By Tony Markovich Aug 5, 2020

What Is a Knock Sensor?

Parents knocking, good. Engines knocking, bad.
By Tony Markovich Jul 31, 2020

How Long Do Tires Last?

Unlike microplastics in the ocean, tires do not last forever.
By Jonathon Klein Jul 28, 2020

How Long Do Brake Pads Last?

Do you want to stop before the wall or after you go through it?
By Tony Markovich Jul 25, 2020

Sleeping In The Car: Ultimate Guide

Sleeping in a car doesn’t have to be a nightmare. On the contrary...
By Tony Markovich Jul 17, 2020

AWD vs. 4WD: Know the Differences

One is better for the road, the other is suited for beyond.
By Jonathon Klein Jul 7, 2020

Car Camping: The Drive's Ultimate Guide For Your Next Adventure

Whether you're camping with a Porsche or an '86 Mitsubishi Montero, The Drive has you covered like a dome tent.
By Tony Markovich Jul 6, 2020

10 Car Camping Essentials for Your Next Adventure

When nature calls, answer on your car phone.
By Tony Markovich Jul 2, 2020

How To Paint a Garage Floor

Your floor could look like those in a McLaren factory. Minus the McLaren. And the factory.
By Jonathon Klein Jul 1, 2020

Car Seat Expiration: Just How Long Are Car Seats Good For?

Like that half-eaten container of baby food, your car seat has an expiration date, too. 
By Tony Markovich Jun 30, 2020

Backup Camera Installation Guide

Is that a dog or a small child? To the camera!
By Jonathon Klein Jun 27, 2020

What Used Trucks to Avoid

Used, abused, and looking for a new sucker, these are the 10 used pickup trucks you should avoid.