Your car just made a clicking noise when you turned out of the parking lot. Or maybe a mechanic mentioned your axle during a routine inspection and you had no idea what they were talking about. Either way, not knowing…
Mazda’s ownership story is one of the most misunderstood in the car industry. Ford owned part of it for decades. Toyota now holds a stake in it. It’s headquartered in Japan but builds cars in Alabama. And its name traces…
It is important for car owners to know how to check car fluids. Most car problems are due to low levels of car fluids. They happen because a fluid ran low, turned dark, or started leaking weeks before anyone noticed.…
You’re driving a car that isn’t registered in your name, and you need insurance. Maybe it was a gift. Maybe you’re sharing a vehicle with a family member. Maybe you’ve been making payments on a car still titled in someone…
You know your old car isn’t worth much. But “not worth much” and “what it’s actually worth” are two very different numbers. Most sellers leave serious money on the table because they accept the first offer they get without knowing…
Your brakes are the single most important safety system on your car. How long do brakes last on a car? Most drivers have no idea whether their pads have 500 miles left or 15,000. Ignoring that uncertainty risks an accident.…
Many new drivers like to drive automatic cars. The reason is that they are easy to drive and don’t require gear shifting like manual vehicles. But many people still ask one important question: Do automatic cars have a clutch? The…
Your car battery is the heart of your vehicle’s electrical system. But what voltage should a car battery be to work properly? Knowing about this is important to avoid unexpected breakdowns, diagnose problems early, and extend your battery’s life. Drivers…
Knowing how to tell if my car is PZEV is essential for car owners. Many drivers hear about low-emission vehicles but are not sure how to tell if their car is PZEV. The PZEV vehicles are those that produce extremely…
Airbags are the most essential security feature inside cars. They deploy when the car collides and protect the passengers and drivers from serious injuries. If the airbag is deployed, is the car totaled​? Many car owners are worried about this…
