Steve Cooper 
Here’s the truth about giving out your VIN. When selling your car or using various online services, giving out your VIN raises valid privacy concerns. Some may argue that sharing your VIN could potentially open doors to identity theft or fraud. On the other hand, providing a VIN number to … Read more
Whether a spider starts crawling up your leg or descends from the car headliner right in front of your face while driving, having spiders in your car can be unnerving, to say the least. But while a spider might avoid you in your home, what happens with more enclosed spaces, … Read more
When deciding whether to buy a car cover, one of the biggest questions is if the expense is really worth it. Let’s weigh the benefits to find out if car covers are worth your investment. Car Cover Benefits 1. Protection from Elements One of the main benefits of using a … Read more
A dead key fob is irritating, but a replaced battery should get it working again, right? Not always. Even new batteries can fail to revive unresponsive key fobs. But don’t worry – the problem is likely an easy fix once the cause is identified. This article will explore the common … Read more
We’ve all been there – a dead car battery with no one around to help. Desperate to get your car running again, you retrieve the jumper cables from your emergency kit or find a good Samaritan who has a set and you quickly get to work. In the heat of … Read more
Have you ever found yourself staring at containers of stale gasoline, used motor oil, or cans of paint in your garage or shed, wondering how to safely dispose of them? You’re not alone. Many of us have been guilty of holding onto these hazardous materials for far too long, unsure … Read more
The average motorist gives little attention to their vehicle’s performance when all is operating as intended. However, this laid-back mentality quickly disappears the first time one’s vehicle bucks, jumps, or stutters when taking off from a stop or cruising at high speeds. In fact, the sudden onset of such symptoms … Read more
Torque wrenches are most often used in automotive applications, but can also be applied in tasks where a certain amount of torque is required on a bolt or nut. Knowing how these tools work and selecting the right one for your tool cabinet can be a very rewarding endeavor. The … Read more
Let’s take a look at one automotive item we take for granted that has changed a lot since it was first created. In an increasingly digital age, car keys have gone from something totally foreign to us today to fobs that can start a car from inside your home on … Read more
There are many things we see in our day to day life but rarely give much thought to. This is a shame, because what we take for granted today was often not even imagined throughout most of history. One really good example of this is roads. We walk on them, … Read more