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The OBDLink MX+ Is a Loaded Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner With Fun Tricks, but It’s Not Super Cheap
Accessories

The OBDLink MX+ Is a Loaded Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner With Fun Tricks, but It’s Not Super Cheap

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Aug 20, 2021

Ford Is Making an Electric Crate Motor, and You’ll See It at SEMA
Engine & Motors

Ford Is Making an Electric Crate Motor, and You’ll See It at SEMA

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Aug 19, 2021

Why Some Cars Have Silly Bumper-Mounted Brake Lights and Turn Signals
Lights

Why Some Cars Have Silly Bumper-Mounted Brake Lights and Turn Signals

By Peter Holderith

Posted on Aug 13, 2021

How To Wash Microfiber Towels
Car Care

How To Wash Microfiber Towels

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Aug 12, 2021

Enter Tekton Socket and Ratchet Set, Your New Go-To Tools: Review
Tools

Enter Tekton Socket and Ratchet Set, Your New Go-To Tools: Review

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Aug 11, 2021

How To Ascend a Steep Hill While Off-Roading
Cars 101

How To Ascend a Steep Hill While Off-Roading

By Chris Teague

Posted on Aug 9, 2021

Learn About ‘Roll Center’ Before You Lower or Lift Your Car
Cars 101

Learn About ‘Roll Center’ Before You Lower or Lift Your Car

By Andrew P. Collins

Updated on Aug 6, 2021

The Basics of How To Camp in Your Truck
Accessories

The Basics of How To Camp in Your Truck

By Christopher Tracy

Updated on Aug 6, 2021

Short Block vs. Long Block Engines: Know the Differences
Cars 101

Short Block vs. Long Block Engines: Know the Differences

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Aug 6, 2021

How To Test an Ignition Coil and Why You Should Care
Cars 101

How To Test an Ignition Coil and Why You Should Care

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Aug 6, 2021

How to Troubleshoot Your Car’s Ignition System
Maintenance & Repair

How to Troubleshoot Your Car’s Ignition System

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Aug 6, 2021

How I Made The Ultimate Windshield Wiper Testing Rig In My Garage
Cars 101

How I Made The Ultimate Windshield Wiper Testing Rig In My Garage

By Mike Bumbeck

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

Run-Flat Tires: What They’re For And Why You Buy Them (Besides Destroying Your BMW’s Ride Quality)
Cars 101

Run-Flat Tires: What They’re For And Why You Buy Them (Besides Destroying Your BMW’s Ride Quality)

By Chris Teague

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

What Are Center-Lock Wheels?
Cars 101

What Are Center-Lock Wheels?

By William Byrd

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

Warmer Weather Has Arrived. Do You Buy All-Season Tires Or Summer Tires?
Car Care

Warmer Weather Has Arrived. Do You Buy All-Season Tires Or Summer Tires?

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

Superchargers: Everything You Need (and Want) to Know
Cars 101

Superchargers: Everything You Need (and Want) to Know

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

How Are Tires Made?
Cars 101

How Are Tires Made?

By Chris Teague

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

We Gave This Craftsman 1/2-Inch SAE Torque Wrench the Beans And It Held Up
Tools

We Gave This Craftsman 1/2-Inch SAE Torque Wrench the Beans And It Held Up

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

Four Steps to Take When Your Car is Stuck in Snow
Cars 101

Four Steps to Take When Your Car is Stuck in Snow

By Chris Teague

Updated on Aug 3, 2021

What Is Traction Control and How Does It Work?
Cars 101

What Is Traction Control and How Does It Work?

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Aug 3, 2021

How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage
Maintenance & Repair

How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

Everything You Need To Know About Cabin Air Filters And How To Replace It
Car Care

Everything You Need To Know About Cabin Air Filters And How To Replace It

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jul 27, 2021

How and When Should I Replace My Brake Rotors
Maintenance & Repair

How and When Should I Replace My Brake Rotors

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jul 26, 2021

What To Do (And Not Do) When Your Car Overheats
Maintenance & Repair

What To Do (And Not Do) When Your Car Overheats

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jul 26, 2021

Symptoms of a Clogged Fuel Filter
Maintenance & Repair

Symptoms of a Clogged Fuel Filter

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jul 26, 2021

How To Get Ready for a Cross-Country Road Trip Without Losing Your Mind
Cars 101

How To Get Ready for a Cross-Country Road Trip Without Losing Your Mind

By Victoria Scott

Updated on Jul 26, 2021

Low Transmission Fluid: Symptoms, Causes, and Repairs
Maintenance & Repair

Low Transmission Fluid: Symptoms, Causes, and Repairs

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jul 26, 2021

You Can’t Make Dirty Oil Clean Again With Fifty Filter Changes
Maintenance & Repair

You Can’t Make Dirty Oil Clean Again With Fifty Filter Changes

By Lewin Day

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

Why You Need a Fire Extinguisher in Your Car and Garage
Accessories

Why You Need a Fire Extinguisher in Your Car and Garage

By Hank O'Hop

Posted on Jul 19, 2021

What Are the Pros and Cons of Different Wheel Materials?
Cars 101

What Are the Pros and Cons of Different Wheel Materials?

By Hank O'Hop

Posted on Jul 15, 2021

How To Dry Your Car the Right Way
Car Care

How To Dry Your Car the Right Way

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

We Racked Up Some Miles Testing the Allen Sports Four-Bike Hitch Rack: Review
Accessories

We Racked Up Some Miles Testing the Allen Sports Four-Bike Hitch Rack: Review

By William Byrd

Posted on Jul 13, 2021

How To Know if Your Car Has an Active Recall
Car Care

How To Know if Your Car Has an Active Recall

By Tony Markovich

Posted on Jul 7, 2021

What’s the Point of Defensive Driving Courses?
Cars 101

What’s the Point of Defensive Driving Courses?

By The Drive Staff

Posted on Jul 6, 2021

Show Us the Oldest Tool You Own
Tools

Show Us the Oldest Tool You Own

By Tony Markovich

Posted on Jul 5, 2021

The Most Reliable Luxury Cars in the Past Five Years
Cars 101

The Most Reliable Luxury Cars in the Past Five Years

By Jonathon Klein

Posted on Jun 30, 2021

Let’s Find Out if GearWrench’s Socket Set Is Truly Among the Best: Review
Tools

Let’s Find Out if GearWrench’s Socket Set Is Truly Among the Best: Review

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Jun 29, 2021

The Most Reliable Crossovers of the Past Five Years
Cars 101

The Most Reliable Crossovers of the Past Five Years

By Jonathon Klein

Posted on Jun 29, 2021

What Happens When You Accidentally Buy T-Pain’s Custom Mini Cooper
Cars 101

What Happens When You Accidentally Buy T-Pain’s Custom Mini Cooper

By Sean Evans

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

The Most Reliable Sports Cars in the Past Five Years
Cars 101

The Most Reliable Sports Cars in the Past Five Years

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

Here’s How To Change Your Motorcycle’s Oil Yourself
Motorcycles

Here’s How To Change Your Motorcycle’s Oil Yourself

By Kara Snow

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

How to Lower Your Car Insurance Premiums
Insurance

How to Lower Your Car Insurance Premiums

By Ryan Tronier

Posted on Jun 21, 2021

What Exactly Is a Motorcycle Swingarm?
Motorcycles

What Exactly Is a Motorcycle Swingarm?

By Jonathon Klein

Posted on Jun 17, 2021

Will the BRIDJIT Three-Piece Expandable Curb Ramp Keep Our Bumpers Safe?
Tools

Will the BRIDJIT Three-Piece Expandable Curb Ramp Keep Our Bumpers Safe?

By William Byrd

Posted on Jun 16, 2021

The Ancel AD310 Is a Solid OBDII Scan Tool for Beginners on a Budget
Tools

The Ancel AD310 Is a Solid OBDII Scan Tool for Beginners on a Budget

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Why Is Your Battery Light On and What Does It Mean?
Car Care

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

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

What Is the Average Lifespan of An Alternator?
Maintenance & Repair

What Is the Average Lifespan of An Alternator?

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

How To Winterize Your Car
Maintenance & Repair

How To Winterize Your Car

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

It Doesn’t Matter Whether Your Wipers Are Up or Down During a Storm
Cars 101

It Doesn’t Matter Whether Your Wipers Are Up or Down During a Storm

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Yes, a Tekton Torque Wrench Can Be Both Cheap and Good
Tools

Yes, a Tekton Torque Wrench Can Be Both Cheap and Good

By Hank O'Hop

Posted on Jun 10, 2021

Here’s How To Pick Up a Fallen Motorcycle Without Hurting Yourself
Motorcycles

Here’s How To Pick Up a Fallen Motorcycle Without Hurting Yourself

By Jonathon Klein

Posted on Jun 8, 2021

Ford’s Extended Warranty Plans
Car Care

Ford’s Extended Warranty Plans

By Austin Fracchia

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

Here’s How To Swap Out Those Old Motorcycle Handlebars for New Ones
Motorcycles

Here’s How To Swap Out Those Old Motorcycle Handlebars for New Ones

By Tony Markovich

Posted on Jun 7, 2021

Here’s the Simple Hack for Turning Your Motorcycle in Tight Spaces
Motorcycles

Here’s the Simple Hack for Turning Your Motorcycle in Tight Spaces

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Here’s How To Fix Tears in Those Old Vinyl Seats
Maintenance & Repair

Here’s How To Fix Tears in Those Old Vinyl Seats

By Chris Teague

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Here’s How Motorcycle Sprockets Can Dial In Your Bike’s Performance
Motorcycles

Here’s How Motorcycle Sprockets Can Dial In Your Bike’s Performance

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tuning Your Holley Carburetor
Car Care

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tuning Your Holley Carburetor

By Hank O'Hop

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hoard Gas Right Now—or Ever
Cars 101

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hoard Gas Right Now—or Ever

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

How to Flush and Dispose of Antifreeze
Maintenance & Repair

How to Flush and Dispose of Antifreeze

By Chris Teague

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

How To Dispose of Old Gas
Gas & Oil

How To Dispose of Old Gas

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Here’s How Long Gas Lasts
Cars 101

Here’s How Long Gas Lasts

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Octane
Cars 101

Everything You Need to Know About Octane

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Here’s How You Can Get Into Riding Motorcycles—Safely
Motorcycles

Here’s How You Can Get Into Riding Motorcycles—Safely

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Want to Wrap Your Motorcycle’s Exhaust? Here’s How You Do It
Maintenance & Repair

Want to Wrap Your Motorcycle’s Exhaust? Here’s How You Do It

By Tony Markovich

Updated on Jun 4, 2021