Service

Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains typically have a longer lifespan.

The short answer seems to be that an electric car battery likely will last longer than you’ll want to keep the vehicle.

J.D. Power’s Customer Service Index Study measures service satisfaction at both franchised dealerships and aftermarket repair facilities among owners of one- to three-year-old vehicles.

There are several things you can try, and while one might not be completely effective, it’s possible a combination might work better.

Coolant leaks aren’t always easy to find, as air blowing through the front of the car can spread coolant all over, and that means the puddle you see on the ground may not be directly under the leak.

Gasoline is very flammable, so if you smell it in or near your car, you should try to determine why before you start the engine.

Common sources of oil leaks are at the oil pan or oil filter, valve covers, timing cover or the crankshaft main seals.

Although the ideal way to check tire tread wear is with a tread-depth gauge, you can get by with what’s known as the “penny test” or just using your fingers.

While replacing a cracked windshield is the obvious solution, it’s also an expensive one. But it’s possible the windshield can be repaired — either by a professional or by yourself.

Your car’s wheels spin around a stationary axle, and in order for them to do so, something has to allow for “slip” between the two. That something is a wheel bearing.