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  • Finished body shell of a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
    7

    This YouTuber Is Building A Brand New 1967 Ford Mustang From The Ground Up

    Ever wanted a brand-new 1967 Ford Mustang? Well ride along with this YouTuber as they show you how to build your very own classic from scratch.

    By Kiran Menon 11 hours ago Read More
  • Ludwick pushing an airbagged Corvair into Ludwick's Garage
    1

    Ludwick's Garage Turns Dilapidated Junk Into Cool Cruisers

    Don't let the patina fool you.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • A silver gray car in a parking lot with an open sunroof
    5

    Signs Your Sunroof Is About To Become A Leaking Nightmare (And How To Prevent It)

    Oh, you love your sunroof, and why not? Until water starts leaking in, that is. Here's what to look for so you can keep your sunroof from becoming a rain roof.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of a car positioned on a plastic ramp
    24

    The Pros And Cons Of Making The Switch To Plastic Ramps From Your Metal Ones

    Plastic car ramps seem to be everywhere, but whether they're the right choice for you mainly comes down to your expectations and what you use them for.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 days ago Read More
  • A woman tightening a bike's derailleur
    15

    Here's What Should Be In Your Bicycle Repair Tool Kit

    If you own a bike, sooner or later it's going to need fixing, and you may want to do it yourself. Here are the tools you need, both at home and on the road.

    By Brontë Wieland 5 days ago Read More
  • A pile of old and used torque converters on the shop floor
    3

    Signs Your Torque Converter Is About To Quit

    A bad torque converter could be problematic for your car, but how can you tell whether your torque converter is healthy or on its way out?

    By Alvin Reyes 5 days ago Read More
  • A graphic depicting the inner workings of an electric car
    29

    What EV Owners Need To Know About Electric Car Maintenance

    You might think electric vehicles don't have as many maintenance requirements as gas-powered alternatives, but they actually have some important differences.

    By Benjamin Gracias 6 days ago Read More
  • A strip mall Napa auto parts store
    47

    O'Reilly Automotive Offers $10 Billion To Buy Napa, And There May Be A New Monopoly In Town

    This bid is just that, a bid. Technically speaking, Genuine Parts Co. hasn't offered Napa up for sale as of just yet.

    By Brad Brownell 7 days ago Read More
  • A new electric fuel pump on white background
    11

    Here Are The Signs Of A Bad Fuel Pump

    Fuel pumps are designed to last hundreds of thousands of miles, but if they start to fail, replacing them is usually the only real solution.

    By Charles Krome 8 days ago Read More
  • An exploded view of an automatic transmission's torque converter.
    2

    What Is Torque Converter Shudder And How To Fix It

    Torque converter shudder is an unpleasant sensation in any vehicle, and should you ever encounter it, you'll want to fix it as soon as possible.

    By Peter Nelson 9 days ago Read More
  • Woman upset over discovering she has a flat tire
    16

    What's The Fastest Way To Repair A Flat Tire?

    Not all roadside tire fixes are permanent, and some take longer than others. But keep these tips in mind, and a flat tire will never ruin your day again.

    By B. L. Johnson 10 days ago Read More
  • A man fixing a garage door sensor
    9

    How To Fix A Garage Door Sensor Yourself

    If your garage door is having trouble opening or closing, it could be due to a sensor issues. Luckily, you can easily fix most sensor issues on your own.

    By Brontë Wieland 11 days ago Read More
  • An E85 fuel pump button
    88

    How To Convert Your Car Or Truck Into A Flex-Fuel Vehicle

    With E85 significantly cheaper than petroleum-based gas, you may be thinking about converting your ride to run on ethanol. It's complex but not impossible.

    By Brad Brownell 12 days ago Read More
  • A red sedan sits atop an alignment rack with equipment hooked up to its wheels.
    4

    How Camber, Caster, And Toe Adjustments Affect Handling

    Real-world racers and Gran Turismo heroes will likely have heard about camber, caster and toe, but what do they mean, and how will they make you faster?

    By Peter Nelson 13 days ago Read More
  • EV Play aftermarket CarPlay and Android Auto solution for Rivian
    20

    If You're Mad Rivians Don't Have Android Auto Or Apple CarPlay, Here's How To Fix That

    Rivians don't come with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay as standard, but you can always add it on later with this handy aftermarket modification.

    By Kiran Menon 13 days ago Read More
  • Borne Off Road Cayenne Winch
    35

    I Put A Winch On My Porsche Cayenne And I Kind Of Hope I Never Have To Use It

    If I'm going to be spending 5000 miles in the wilderness of Alaska and Canada, I want to be prepared. Let's get this bumper off.

    By Brad Brownell 15 days ago Read More
  • An off-road equipped Toyota Tacoma parked on dirt with a fire pit and a chair next to it.
    17

    11 Toyota Tacoma Mods Drivers Say Are Totally Worth It

    The Toyota Tacoma has an extremely large aftermarket scene. But with so options, how many of those modifications are truly worth checking out?

    By Max Larsen 17 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic draining the old, brown automatic transmission fluid from under the car
    8

    What The Color Of Your Transmission Fluid Is Telling You

    If you're concerned your transmission fluid might be due for replacement, it might be worth having a look at it. But what will its color tell you?

    By Alvin Reyes 18 days ago Read More
  • An Apple Carplay head unit installed in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner
    47

    I Put Apple CarPlay In My Wife's 2006 Toyota 4Runner And I'm Never Looking Back

    Despite its 300,000 miles we're not getting rid of the 4Runner anytime soon, so it was worth making a small investment to bring its infotainment into the 2020s.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • Exhaust headers of the Herkules 1934
    6

    A Guy In Sweden Built An Inline-16 Out Of Volvo Engines And It Sounds Awesome

    We've seen plenty of 16-cylinder automobile engines over the years, but usually in V- or W- configurations. But now a man in Sweden has put all 16 in a row.

    By Kiran Menon 19 days ago Read More
  • A big turbo mounted to the side of an engine
    4

    What Are The Main Differences Between Factory-Installed And Aftermarket Turbos?

    The turbochargers that come with your performance car from the factory are usually much different than what you can buy on the aftermarket. But should you?

    By Chloe Clougher 19 days ago Read More
  • The threaded press/cup method being used to remove a suspension bushing.
    3

    Can You Remove Suspension Bushings Without A Press? Yes, But Here's What Can Go Wrong

    Suspension bushings can be tricky to remove if you don't want to make use of a hydraulic press. It's possible, but it carries some big risks.

    By Peter Nelson 20 days ago Read More
  • Mike Burroughs camaro project car Wrenchers You Should Know
    13

    Stanceworks Is The Best Build Show To Ever Happen On YouTube

    It took all of the restraint I could muster to refrain from mentioning Stanceworks until the fourteenth installment of this absurd online experiment.

    By Brad Brownell 23 days ago Read More
  • A person welding while wearing a mask, with sparks flying.
    17

    Reality Check: Your Welder Uses Way More Electricity Than You Think

    A welder can use some serious amounts of electricity during an ambitious DIY auto project. And that could add up to an impressive amount of money.

    By Brad Brownell 24 days ago Read More
  • A white MN12-generation 1993 Ford Thunderbird
    37

    This May Be The Most Infuriatingly Located Oil Filter In Automotive History

    What kind of car has an oil filter located so poorly that you have to use an assortment of extensions and swivels to change it? This kind does.

    By Brad Brownell 24 days ago Read More
  • A worn outer tie rod with a damaged ball joint rubber boot
    2

    3 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Car's Tie Rods

    Tie rods are crucial for your car's safety and handling, and they can easily give out after a nasty pothole. These signs will tell you it's time for new ones.

    By Alvin Reyes 25 days ago Read More
  • A person performing work on a car's engine.
    9

    Why You Might Want To Detune Your Engine (And What Long-Term Effects This Could Have)

    While it may seem counterproductive, detuning an engine has many real-world benefits, and car manufacturers regularly release detuned versions of their engines.

    By Marko Mikulic 26 days ago Read More
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