Car shows are among the most fun a classic car owner can have. They spend weeks and months preparing their pride and joy for these events. Organizers give trophies and prizes to the winners, so there’s a lot on the line. Classic car shows are unique because they take participants … 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
An automobile is more of a necessity than a luxury in many areas. Unlike U.S. cities that have square, box-like geographies New York, Philadelphia and Boston, many metropolitan areas are spread out. It’s not unusual for commuters to travel 20 to 40 miles to work on a daily basis. In … Read more
The rapid acceleration of automobile technology over the last 100 years has resulted in some amazing innovation. Manufacturers worldwide have each made their contributions, leading to unique cars and intense disagreements. Here are 10 of history’s most heated automaker rivalries and how they’ve affected the evolution of vehicles. See Also … 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
A vehicle’s ignition system is made up of numerous components, each of which plays a pivotal role in facilitating an engine’s combustion process. The failure of one or more of these components can severely hamper engine performance as a whole, even potentially leaving one stranded along the side of the … Read more
Automotive OBD2 scanners and car code readers are the easiest and least expensive ways to find out why your engine light is on and get it to turn off. I’ve used dozens of scan tools over the years. There are good ones, and there are bad ones. But one thing … Read more
Probably the most important routine maintenance any vehicle needs is an engine oil change. Many consider changing oil an easy “do it yourself” auto maintenance task that anyone can take on, but you might wonder why you should bother. Is there a benefit to doing an oil change at your … Read more
Motorists have been modifying their vehicles’ exhaust systems for decades, in hopes of enhancing performance and achieving the desired exhaust note of their liking. However, not all exhaust modifications are one and the same, with certain upgrades achieving more noticeable results than others. One of the simplest and most common … Read more
The average motorist is relatively familiar with their vehicle, quickly realizing when something is amiss. While this level of awareness is of significant benefit when attempting to minimize the impact of issues as they arise, it can also lead one to fret endlessly until the source of such issues is … Read more