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By Chris Teague Mar 5, 2021

Here's How To Adjust Your Headlights At Home

Don’t be that person with the cockeyed headlights.
By Jonathon Klein Mar 4, 2021

Is Leasing a Car Right For You?

It’s like renting a house, but you know, a car.
By Chris Teague Mar 3, 2021

How Long Does a Speeding Ticket Stay on Your Record?

In this case, more points is a bad thing. 
By Tony Markovich Mar 1, 2021

The Most Time You've Wasted On a Simple Repair, Part 1

Gained knowledge does not equate to wasted time, though.
By Tony Markovich Feb 24, 2021

How To Check Tire Tread By Yourself

It’ll only take a minute.
By Benjamin Hardy Feb 23, 2021

Creating the Ultimate Garage Workshop

Here are some things to consider when building a garage workshop for car enthusiasts.
By Chris Teague Feb 23, 2021

What's a Jake Brake and Does It Have To Do With Less Than Jake?

Funny names aside, Jake Brakes provide serious stopping power.
By Tony Markovich Feb 22, 2021

Let's Roast Some Tires and Teach You How To Do a Burnout!

Warning: Do not attempt without a professional and the proper precautions.
By Tony Markovich Feb 19, 2021

What's the Most Time You've Wasted On a Simple Car Repair?

We've all been there.
By Chris Teague Feb 17, 2021

What's a Fifth Wheel and Is It Extra?

Heavy loads require heavy-duty towing solutions. 
By Chris Teague Feb 16, 2021

It's a Blizzard Out There, Let's Put on Snow Chains!

Slip and slide is fun when you’re a kid, not while driving in winter. 
By Jonathon Klein Feb 15, 2021

The Ford Mustang: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

*Don’t make a joke about crashing at a car meet. Don’t make a joke about crashing at a car meet.
By Jonathon Klein Feb 13, 2021

No, Hybrid Cars Aren’t Voodoo, Here’s How They Work.

Electricity and gasoline go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
By Chris Teague Feb 12, 2021

Your Car's VIN Is Like Its Fingerprint, Here's How To Decipher Its Ridges

Magnifying glass at the ready!
By Tony Markovich Feb 6, 2021

What Is Hill Descent Control and Do I Need It?

Slow and steady keeps you safe.
By Tony Markovich Feb 4, 2021

How and When to Use a Parking Brake

Your car shouldn’t move without you in it.
By Chris Teague Feb 3, 2021

What Are Drum Brakes and How Do They Work

Old-school is still cool when it comes to brakes!
By Chris Teague Feb 1, 2021

What a Clean Title Actually Means

Clean doesn’t always mean perfect.
By Jonathon Klein Jan 29, 2021

What Is Electronic Stability Control and How Does it Work?

Don’t follow Oasis’ directions and “slide away.”
By Jonathon Klein Jan 28, 2021

What Is Traction Control and How Does It Work?

*sings "I wonder if you know. How they live in Tokyo. Hai!"
By Chris Teague Jan 26, 2021

What Is Long Term And Short Term Fuel Trim And What Should It Be?

Your car’s fuel system is a carefully choreographed ballet. Let’s dance!
By Tony Markovich Jan 25, 2021

What Are HID Headlights?

*Jerry Seinfeld voice* “What’s the deal with HIDs?”
By Tony Markovich Jan 22, 2021

How To Unlock Your Steering Wheel

This will just take a second
By Tony Markovich Jan 19, 2021

How To Get Better Gas Mileage

Use less gas, spend less money, buy more tools.
By Tony Markovich Jan 15, 2021

How To Test an Ignition Coil and Why You Should Care

Spark it up.