Keyless ignition systems ditch a traditional key for a start button. But both systems rely on some form of an ignition switch, which can fail. Here's what you need to know about spotting a failure and getting it fixed.
The weather is warm enough to justify turning on your car's AC. But if it's not blowing cold air? It may be experiencing one of these common car AC problems.
It’s important to keep your car in good working condition. It gets you to work and the grocery store. And it allows you to take your children to school and activities. So when your car has been involved in an accident, you know your insurance will cover at least part of it. But will it …
Vehicles increasingly use software operating systems to control nearly every aspect of day-to-day operations. And now Ford has partnered with Google to provide remote updates to owners’ vehicle software. The first rumors of a Ford-Google partnership revolved around a ridesharing company using autonomous vehicles as early as 2016. Although that venture is likely scheduled to …
Most people understand that their car’s oil needs to be changed on a fairly regular basis. Unfortunately, not everyone knows the truth about oil changes. Fortunately, we’re here to help. Here’s what you need to know about the most common oil change myths. Common oil change myth: You have to change your oil every 3,000 …
Of the major projects on President Biden’s agenda, the new administration is considering a $3 trillion spending bill to improve infrastructure. According to various media outlets, it would include repairing roadways and updating transportation systems. That’s good news for many of us with higher-than-normal car maintenance costs thanks to driving on bad roads. It turns …
You’re on your way to work when the most dreaded thing happens. You’ve hit a pothole. Now, you’re clutching the steering wheel hoping that dreaded pothole didn’t just destroy your tire and wheel. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid hitting potholes and, instead, protect your tires and wheels from those crater-sized holes. Do potholes damage …
With Spring and Summer right around the corner, it could be time to check on your car’s air conditioning system. Of course, turning on your car’s A/C while it’s still cold outside might seem odd, but it’s a good idea to make sure that it doesn’t need to be recharged before the warm weather hits. …
Painting your car might be the most obvious way to change its color, but it isn’t the only way. Options like a vinyl wrap and Plasti Dip give owners an easier and less permanent way to customize their car. While I’ve painted several cars, I wanted an option that was not only easier to apply …
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t spend as much time keeping up with your car’s appearances as you should. That means when it comes time to get going, detailing can take several hours. Sure, you could spend thousands of dollars on paint correction and ceramic coating or even a vinyl wrap, but those …
Most car owners don’t do proper maintenance on their car’s exterior. From washing to detailing, cars require a surprising amount of attention — and, let’s be honest, it’s not always realistic for every car owner to dedicate as much time to their car every month as it needs. Besides the mechanical needs of the car, …