Wiper blades are out of sight and out of mind until one misty, snowy, or rainy night when suddenly you rely on them to stay alive. Perhaps the easiest of all DIY jobs, replacing your wiper blades offers instant satisfaction. Streaks disappear, the glass seems clearer, and you won’t hear …
New cars are getting increasingly complex. If you’ve been in one lately, you’ve likely noticed that big, tablet-sized touchscreens are replacing the buttons and knobs most of us are used to. With each passing model year, vehicles are becoming more like rolling smartphones than traditional transportation. And it needs to …
Before you techies and/or grammar sticklers weigh in… Yes, the correct term is head-up display. We’re using the term ‘heads-up display’ because that is most often how our readers refer to it when asking us about them, and we aim to give the people what they want. Read more at …
After owning a vehicle for a while, the newness begins to wear off. For audiophiles, the first place that shine might start to dull is in the audio system. Luckily, getting better sound quality doesn’t always mean replacing the whole system. Just replacing the speakers can do wonders to change …
A vehicle’s timing belt is critical to its operation because it synchronizes the engine combustion cycle. Timing belts connect the crankshaft, which rotates with the movement of pistons, and the camshaft, which is responsible for the movement of the intake and exhaust valves. When a timing belt goes, the whole …
An aftermarket steering wheel can greatly boost a vehicle’s looks, performance capabilities, and race-readiness. Most buyers in this market are looking for a race car aesthetic more than a real track-use option, but if that’s what you’re looking for, we found great options for that, too. Before we dig in, …
New drivers, whether teens, young adults, or older adults who are just learning how to drive, will find insurance to be an expensive proposition. Insurers charge higher premiums to inexperienced drivers, but there are ways to mitigate those costs. Read the article at CarTalk.
