Modern cars depend on a vast number of electronics, components, and vehicle systems to send us to and from our destinations.

Owning a car involves regular maintenance to ensure it runs efficiently and safely. Knowing when to replace major components can prevent breakdowns and extend your vehicle’s lifespan. This guide will ...

Engines hum with stories, suspensions whisper secrets from every pothole, and dashboards quietly keep score of the miles ...

Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine. Not only does it provide lubrication for all of your engine's internal moving parts — of which there are massive amounts — but it also works like a ...

Our cars can make some pretty strange sounds. If you drive them for long enough, you'll most likely experience some fairly unsettling noises at some point or another. While any unusual sound coming ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

Engine cylinders can misfire due to problems with the ignition system, the fuel system, air and compression, or sensors and ...

An overheating car engine should be a cause for worry. A mechanic will have you know that driving a car with an overheated engine can destroy the engine block or internal parts. It is usual for a ...

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Davies has had a keen interest in cars from a very young age. It didn't matter what kind of car it was, as long as it had four wheels and made some cool noises, he was into it. His interest in cars ...