Skip to main content

Advice

All articles

what does 4x4 mean 2 jpg
Though it could apply to any car, truck or SUV, 4x4 usually represents more traditional 4WD vehicles, and especially off-road-capable ones.
subaru wrx sti series white 2020 14 exterior  front wheel jpg
Each type of tire has strong points and weak ones, and none is probably ideal for every situation or time of year, so it pays to know their strengths and weaknesses.
202501 what is exclamation point light on gauge jpg
The dashboard light in your car that looks like an exclamation point inside a “U” is a low tire pressure warning.
1641070298 1428689898309 jpg
If you live in a place where the temperature never gets down to freezing, you might be able to get by with plain water in place of windshield wiper fluid.
chrysler pacifica limited awd s appearance 2021 25 center stack  climate control  front row  gearshift  interior jpg
The “L” was a staple position in early cars with automatic transmissions (which date from the 1940s), and it had some very practical purposes back when brakes weren’t as good.
img 1396462006 1456783824260 jpg
Vehicles have an adjustment screw or bolt on the headlight assembly for adjusting headlight height, and some also have a screw for horizontal aim.
202501 how long do spark plugs last scaled jpg
How long spark plugs last varies with different cars and different types of spark plugs.
social cars holidays winter ford edge 19 01  jpg
You no longer need to warm up your car in winter — for your car’s sake — unless it’s old enough to have a carburetor, or it’s electric or a plug-in hybrid.
202310 how to check air pressure scaled jpg
Proper tire pressure is much more crucial to your car than you may think, and it results in a safer and more economical experience on the road.
coronavirus hotspots interior  start stop button 04 jpg
If your car clicks but won't start, the problem can usually be traced to the battery, and the fix could be as simple as a jump-start or tightening a cable.