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Why You Need a Fire Extinguisher in Your Car and Garage
By Hank O'Hop / Updated Jul 14, 2021

What Are the Pros and Cons of Different Wheel Materials?
By Hank O'Hop / Updated Jul 12, 2021

How To Know if Your Car Has an Active Recall
By Tony Markovich / Updated Jul 6, 2021

What’s the Point of Defensive Driving Courses?
By The Drive Staff / Updated Jul 6, 2021

The Most Reliable Luxury Cars in the Past Five Years
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 29, 2021

The Most Reliable Crossovers of the Past Five Years
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 28, 2021

What Happens When You Accidentally Buy T-Pain’s Custom Mini Cooper
By Sean Evans / Updated Jun 25, 2021

The Most Reliable Sports Cars in the Past Five Years
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 25, 2021

Why Is Your Battery Light On and What Does It Mean?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Jun 14, 2021

It Doesn’t Matter Whether Your Wipers Are Up or Down During a Storm
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 14, 2021

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hoard Gas Right Now—or Ever
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 4, 2021

Here’s How Long Gas Lasts
By Tony Markovich / Updated Jun 4, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Octane
By Tony Markovich / Updated Jun 4, 2021

Is Hydraulic Power Steering Actually Better Than Electric?
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 4, 2021

G&G’s Project Cars: Introducing Hank’s 1969 Dodge Charger
By Hank O'Hop / Updated Jun 4, 2021

Here’s Why the Chassis Sets the Stage for Every Excellent Car
By Chris Teague / Updated Jun 4, 2021

How Does Anti-Lag Work, and Why Am I Now Deaf?
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 4, 2021

Do I Need To Replace the Fuel Gauge If It’s Not Working?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Jun 4, 2021

Different Strokes: How Two- and Four-Stroke Engines Work
By Hank O'Hop / Updated Jun 4, 2021

Understeer Is the Least Fun Car Dynamic
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 4, 2021

What Is Oversteer and Why Is It Hella Fun?
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Jun 4, 2021

What Is a Turbine Engine and Are We Entering The Danger Zone?
By Victoria Scott / Updated Jun 4, 2021

How Long Does It Take To Charge An Electric Car?
By Jonathon Klein / Updated May 19, 2021

1969 Dodge Charger Project Car Update: Let’s Deal With That Floating Steering
By Hank O'Hop / Updated May 19, 2021

What Are The Longest-Lasting Cars On The Road Today?
By Jonathon Klein / Updated May 18, 2021

How to Cut Metal with an Acetylene Torch
By Benjamin Preston / Updated May 18, 2021

12 Cool Cars for Every Price Range in 2018
By Dave Bartosiak / Updated May 11, 2021

The Best Place To Buy A Good Cheap Car
By Steven Lang / Updated May 11, 2021

This Website Will Teach You How to Be a Car Nerd
By Mack Hogan / Updated May 10, 2021

What’s a Planetary Gear, and How Does It Work?
By Chris Teague / Updated May 10, 2021

Nine Cool Cars from President Trump’s Garage
By Max Goldberg / Updated May 9, 2021

Do It Yourself: How to Install Tires Correctly
By Benjamin Preston / Updated May 9, 2021

Watch This EK9 Civic Type R And DC2 Integra Type R Battle
By Danny Choy / Updated May 9, 2021

Car Camping: The Drive’s Ultimate Guide For Your Next Adventure
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Apr 17, 2021

How Often Should I Change My Car’s Fluids?
By Benjamin Preston / Updated Apr 16, 2021

Let’s Roast Some Tires and Teach You How To Do a Burnout!
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 23, 2021

What Is Overdrive?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

Crossover vs SUV: What is the Difference?
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 19, 2021

How Do I Easily Transfer a Car Title?
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 19, 2021

Here’s How to Scrap Your Old Car for Cash
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

What’s the Difference Between a Stock and Aftermarket Sway Bar?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

What Is a Salvage Title and Should I be Scared to Buy One
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 19, 2021

How To Modernize Your Car With Bluetooth
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

How To Unlock Your Steering Wheel
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

What Are HID Headlights?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

How and When to Use a Parking Brake
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

The Ford Mustang: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Mar 19, 2021

What’s a Jake Brake and Does It Have To Do With Less Than Jake?
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 19, 2021

How To Check Tire Tread By Yourself
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 19, 2021

How Long Does a Speeding Ticket Stay on Your Record?
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 19, 2021

Is Leasing a Car Right For You?
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Mar 19, 2021

How Much Does It Cost To Ship a Car?
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 15, 2021

Here’s How To Adjust Your Headlights At Home
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 5, 2021

How To Donate Your Car: Everything You Need To Consider
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 4, 2021

Leatherette Vs Leather: What are the Pros and Cons?
By Chris Teague / Updated Mar 4, 2021

How Are Seat Belts Tested?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 3, 2021

The Most Time You’ve Wasted On a Simple Repair, Part 1
By Tony Markovich / Updated Mar 1, 2021

What’s the Most Time You’ve Wasted On a Simple Car Repair?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Feb 19, 2021

What’s a Fifth Wheel and Is It Extra?
By Chris Teague / Updated Feb 18, 2021

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Hybrid Cars
By Jonathon Klein / Updated Feb 13, 2021

Your Car’s VIN Is Like Its Fingerprint, Here’s How To Decipher Its Ridges
By Chris Teague / Updated Feb 11, 2021

What Is Hill Descent Control and Do I Need It?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Feb 8, 2021

How Long Does a Car Battery Last?
By Tony Markovich / Updated Feb 4, 2021

What a Clean Title Actually Means
By Chris Teague / Updated Feb 3, 2021