If you're a city commuter, chances are you're damaging your car with every drive. But luckily, there's a simple solution that'll prolong your car's life: take the scenic route.

If you have a skinny, donut spare tire on your car, you're probably using it wrong. These space savers aren't meant for long distances or fast driving, so here's how to properly use them.

Checking and adjusting your tire pressure is key to proper vehicle maintenance. If your tire pressure is dropping between your tire pressure checks, you have a slow tire leak. Learn how to find your leak...

Did you know that each of your tires has its size--a string of letters--stamped on its sidewall? These tire size numbers and letters may be confusing, but this code follows a standard system. Find out more...

Catalytic converters are, primarily, used for cleaning up after your car. However, thieves and finding other... unique uses for the internals of this car part.

A properly-sized and solidly-mounted windshield can keep you comfortable on your motorcycle for far longer by blocking the wind from straining your body and draining its heat, not to mention shielding you from oncoming hazards. Here's how you can install one on your bike and care for it.

Traffic lights are so ubiquitous that it's hard to imagine a world without them. With that in mind, we decided to do a little digging into these overlooked pieces of necessary maintenance and infrastructure. Join us as we answer common questions about these yellow boxes, such as "how heavy is a traffic light?"

You'd think that more complex cars would mean a surplus of mechanics to fix them. But right now, there's a shortage of automotive technicians across the country.

Can you turn a U-Haul into a food truck? Converting a U-Haul could be easier than you think for starting a small business.

Thanks to its tetrahedrally-amorphous carbon roller coating, BMW claimed the M Endurance was a maintenance-free motorcycle chain: no lubrication, cleaning, or adjustments necessary. However, in reality, it still needs some regular care to last.

If you want to keep your car running for a long time, and avoid costly repairs, follow these important maintenance steps.

This issue may cause the retainer bracket to move out of position, resulting in partial secondary hood latch engagement. To put it into more understandable language, your hood could fly open while you're driving.

Can stuffing a few bananas up a car's tailpipe actually damage its engine? Apparently, it can, but it's going to take a lot more than bananas to do it.

The economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past year and a half has been extensive. Manufacturers have struggled to maintain pre-pandemic production levels due to various factors, including chip shortages, which continue to affect companies like General Motors. In fact, GM recently halted production at nearly all of its North American plants.

For gearheads anxious to work on their cars, but without the space at home to make it a reality, here's a look at renting a garage for DIY auto repairs.

Rumors that diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) contains urine, supposedly collected from cows or bats, have circulated for years. We at MotorBiscuit set the record straight in 2019. However, a recent article concerning diesel emulsifiers in Science Direct will likely lead to a resurgence of the rumor linking animal urine and diesel engines.

Make no mistake: painting a car is no small feat. It's incredibly complicated to paint a car, which makes this do it yourself project a cautionary tale.

Unexpected vehicle maintenance and repairs can kill your budget. The 2021 Hyundai Venue is one of the cheapest SUVs to buy and own.

Even if an SUV doesn’t cost an exorbitant amount of money up front, you may pay for it later. These used SUVs are the most expensive to maintain.

Whereas many drivers are guilty of sneaking snacks behind the wheel, the uncertainty around the legality of such behavior means that one could be risking more than a fine. While no specific road rules exist that deter eating while driving, drivers can still receive huge fines if doing so distracts them or affects their control.