There’s nothing worse than hearing a grinding noise when you shift gears or feeling your car hesitate when it should be moving forward. That’s what happened to me a few years ago with my 2005 Chevy Silverado. The gearbox started slipping, making it hard to shift into third gear, and I knew I had to…
There’s nothing worse than gearing up for a ride, hopping on your 4-wheeler, and hearing nothing but a weak click when you turn the key. That’s what happened to me last year with my Polaris Sportsman, right when I was itching to hit the trails. The battery was dead, and I had to learn how…
I’ve been a car enthusiast for as long as I can remember, spending weekends polishing my ride and keeping it spotless. I’ve tried every car washing method out there—automatic drive-throughs, touchless washes, and good old-fashioned hand washing. There’s something special about washing your car by hand, and I’m here to tell you why hand car…
If you’re sitting here with me, asking, “What are common transmission problems?” I’m thrilled to help you out. As an automotive enthusiast in the USA, I’ve spent years under the hood and behind the wheel, tackling all sorts of vehicle issues. The transmission is like the heartbeat of your car or truck, moving power from…
You’re in your car, ready to head out, but when you pull the interior door handle, it flops uselessly or doesn’t open the door. That’s exactly what happened to me in my 2005 Chevy Silverado a couple of years ago. The handle felt loose, and I had to roll down the window to open the…
Imagine you’re swapping a tire on your car, and as you tighten the lug nut, snap—a wheel stud breaks. That’s exactly what happened to me on my 2005 Chevy Silverado during a routine tire rotation. I was frustrated, but I figured out how to replace the wheel stud myself, and it wasn’t as tough as…
You hop into your Chevy Equinox, ready for a drive, and a message flashes on your dashboard: “Service All Wheel Drive System.” It’s enough to make any driver nervous. I felt the same way when it happened to me on a cold winter day. My Equinox was only a few years old, and I hadn’t…
Your car’s steering wheel is one of the most touched parts of the interior. It gets grimy fast—think sweat, oils from your hands, and even food crumbs if you’re snacking on the go. I noticed this with my Dodge after a summer of long drives. The leather steering wheel looked dull and felt sticky. My…
When I first plugged in my steering wheel for Need for Speed, I was pumped to feel like I was really behind the wheel of a tricked-out Nissan Skyline. But the experience wasn’t always smooth. Some Need for Speed games play nicely with steering wheels, while others feel like they were built for controllers. I’ve…
I’ve been around cars and trucks my whole life, but this question got me curious about the wheels that came before engines. Wagon wheels aren’t just one-size-fits-all—they come in all sorts of types, sizes, and designs, each built for a specific job or era. I’ve spent weeks digging into their history, from pioneer wagons to…