Most of the States in the U.S. require that the exhaust emissions of cars be checked during annual inspections. California is the toughest state. They have very strict standards but they check the “Smog Emissions” a car emits every two years... Read more
Many people think that law enforcement in the late 1800s was simply walking around on their beat. This is true, of course, but police departments have always used vehicles, in one form or another. Horses and carriages were common in the 1800s... Read more
Most of you have probably have never felt the transmission slipping in your car. That’s a good thing. Slipping transmissions are indicative of something wrong, sometimes seriously wrong. In this article we will look at how to identify a... Read more
To many, the concept of living in an RV might seem insane. However, there are thousands of people who have sold their homes, got rid of their belongings, and hit the road -permanently. While it may not be for everyone, it’s a lifestyle filled... Read more
Popular upgrades for many car audio enthusiasts are power capacitors. These are devices that get mounted near the car’s 12 Volt battery, or on the cable by the audio power amplifier(s). Their advertised purpose is to add “additional power,”... Read more
Every year mice and other critters crawl into cars and trucks and cause millions of dollars in damage. This damage can range from chewed wires and broken hoses to nests inside the motor, trunk and interior compartments. If it’s happened to... Read more
If you enjoy nice sounding audio in your car, you’ve probably heard that Bluetooth (wireless) audio doesn’t have quite the quality as wired audio. In other words, if you play music on your car’s infotainment system by connecting your... Read more
Muscle Cars Past vs. Present With a Glimpse into The Future
Ah…the muscle cars of the past, how we miss them. What? We have muscle cars today that are in the same tradition as the famous ones from the sixties and seventies. In fact... Read more
Make Your Own 3D Car Parts
If you need parts for a new car, you won’t have to look hard to get them. Original factory OEM parts will be available from your local dealer, and less expensive Asian parts will be available on ebay. Pretty... Read more
150 Year Old Green Technology
Ever heard of the Atkinson-cycle engine? Don’t feel bad, few people have. This is primarily because it’s old technology, in fact over 150 years old. Well, that antiquated phrase “what’s old is new again” is... Read more
Common Automobile Myths
If there is any consumer product that is the subject of more myths, we’d like to know what it is. Maybe because cars have been around so long is the reason that so many myths exist. Whatever the reason is, there... Read more