While most auto body technicians and mechanics are trustworthy, there are certainly a few dodgy grease monkeys who think they can pull fast ones on their customers. But that doesn’t mean you should start doing your own oil changes! For every shady mechanic, there are tens of good, honest mechanics out there! In this little…
There you are, socket wrench in hand, ready to save a buck and conquer the messy task of an oil change. It must be a simple job since every quick lube center advertises that they can get it done in minutes—right? What’s the big deal? Knowing how to change your oil may seem like a…
Tired of sweating while driving to work? Hate that funky smell coming from your vents? If so, then it’s probably time to consider getting your car’s AC looked at. Neglecting your vehicle’s air conditioning can lead to a wide range of other problems, ranging from poor MPG to even breathing problems. What are the main…
“…and when she got out of the car, there was a hook hanging from the handle!” *shriek* For as long as modern humans have been around, we’ve been storytellers. Many of the far-fetched tales we spin are for entertainment purposes only, though a few of them end up becoming lore. Here are just a few…
We’ve all had that teeth-clacking experience: you’re driving along, and all of a sudden, your car lurches with an expensive-sounding crunch, and you realize you’ve hit a pothole – a big, juicy, “I definitely have rim damage” pothole. Usually, hitting a pothole doesn’t do any permanent damage to your vehicle. In fact, pothole damage to…
The convenience of going to the drive-through car wash can’t be denied. Just pull up, pay, and let a robot do the rest: boom-presto, your car’s exterior is clean. Or is it? There’s some compelling evidence out there that points to these “convenient” washes actually being more damaging in the long run than other methods….
It is early autumn, and the sun is just starting to set. You’re driving home from work, maybe listening to the latest episode of your favorite podcast or your favorite Spotify playlist, and then suddenly – oh, “deer”! Before you can even process what’s happening, a deer has leaped across the front of your vehicle….
Today’s modern automobiles are technological marvels. They’re packed with complex electronics and precisely engineered parts built to exacting tolerances. While most vehicles on the road today are reliable and safe, occasionally issues arise where a manufacturing defect requires a factory recall. Even with its enviable record of automotive excellence, Hyundai is not immune to issuing…
