Category: Car Guides

Oh, that heart-stopping moment when you plow through a pothole on the road that was much, much, much larger than you anticipated. The jolt, the bang, the crunch, and the instant concern for your car’s well-being. So, exactly how bad are these road cavities for our vehicles? On a scale of 1 to 10, a […]

There are so many car maintenance tasks to keep track of that it’s easy for the headlights to go forgotten. Even so, the last thing you want is to embark on a nocturnal journey only for your misty headlights to limit your visibility. Your headlights are meant to shed light on the shadows on the […]

Have you ever wondered about that mysterious handle nestled above the backseat of cars? Contrary to popular belief, that backseat handle is not just a random accessory or an interior design quirk. It serves a practical and safety-oriented purpose. The backseat handle—or the grab handle— is strategically placed to provide passengers with extra stability and […]

Most people recognize that regular oil changes are important for the maintenance and well-being of their cars. Maybe you go by the little sticker on the corner of your car’s windshield. Maybe you just…get an oil change every few months without thinking about it. But how long can you really go without an oil change? […]

You probably know tires have air, but did you know they also have hair? No, that’s not a typo. Every time you get a new tire, it has little rubber hairs on it. But, what are they, and why do they matter? Those little rubber hairs are actually called vent spews. Vent spews actually help with […]

Maybe cruising around in the rain doesn’t give you a bout of anxiety so severe that your arms hurt from gripping the steering wheel. That’s great for you, but if you’re the person who hates a rain-covered side mirror and freaks out when you can barely make out the cars behind you, you might want […]

The idea of someone else pumping your gas might sound like something of the past, or something you’d see in a period movie about the 1950s. But, some states—including New Jersey and Oregon—still don’t allow people to pump their own gas. It’s not just a nice service that lets you stay in your car, it’s […]

Your wallet can quickly start to shrink as you pump more and more gas into your car. But you still want the most bang for your buck, right, so once the pump shuts off, you might be tempted to squeeze one more time. But is that good for your car? Adding extra gas to an […]

We can all probably agree that gas prices have made a significant leap over the last couple of years, and the prices are taking a toll on many people’s wallets. So is there a way to hack gas prices by switching up your buying days? Turns out, buying gas on the “right” day might actually […]

You crank your car, ready to head to work or out with friends, and boom! Your day is ruined because your check engine light is on. But your car is still running fine, so do you really need to deal with it now? Unfortunately, you can’t ignore your check engine light, and while you might […]