Most of us drive vehicles with automatic transmissions. They’re more convenient for daily commuting and they’re more prevalent; automakers equip the majority of their fleets with them. Having said that, cars with manual transmissions are generally more fun to drive, especially on highways and roads uncongested with traffic. The magic is in the control given [...]

Some auto repair jobs come with prices that seem appropriate given the size of the part, time required to fix or replace it, and the value of having a particular problem resolved. Others can mysteriously cost an arm and a leg, even if the issue is unimportant and fixing it carries negligible value.
The fact [...]

If you were handed an estimation to replace a water pump on your automobile, would you know if the price was fair? Could you trust the price? How about for a tie rod end, mass air flow sensor, or an evaporative emissions sensor?
Most of us have no idea what these are, don’t worry [...]

Cars break down over time. It’s an unavoidable situation, but when they do, finding a good mechanic can be a challenge. Many of us have a healthy amount of cynicism about the car repair industry. News reports of fraudulent activity or personal experience with repair shop’s hard sales tactics have made us vigilant. It is [...]

Each of us has gone through the experience of discovering our vehicle won’t start. We climb behind the wheel, turn the key, and feel the creeping sensation of dread as the engine refuses to roar to life. Usually, it occurs when time is not on your side. Even more discouraging than losing your main means [...]

When you drive, your vehicle’s engine heats up. It can withstand a certain level of heat, but if the temperatures rise too high, the engine can become damaged. Your car has a cooling system to help make sure that doesn’t happen. The water pump is an important part of that system. It circulates coolant throughout [...]

When the weather is hot, most drivers roll up their windows and turn their vehicle’s air conditioner on. The cool air flows through the vents and the temperature inside the car’s interior drops. While the driver and his passengers may feel comfortable, his car may be on the verge of overheating.
One of the major causes [...]

When it comes to looking for auto spares, there are plenty of ways in which you can track down the spares that are wanted. Some methods are safe, and will cause no troubles. But then, some of the ways that car parts are obtained are downright dangerous. One instance of this is buying used car [...]

My neighbor’s 16-year old daughter got into her first car accident.Damage to the front end fender was nothing too copious; there was mostly body damage.  To save some cash they took the Camaro to a second rate body shop in the bad part of town.Every time I look outside across the street, I see a [...]