People are "wired" to want what they cannot have, and petrolheads are no different. One of the most common desires amongst European car owners is fitting U.S.-style lights on a European car, and some Americans do the opposite.
We are not going to question why some people do this, and we will...
Luxury cars are fancy, which makes them awesome. Even better? Thanks to the magic of depreciation, you can buy a used luxury car for a steal of a deal at just a few years old and with highly reasonable mileage. Go for an older, higher-mileage machine, and you might even find a flagship luxury...
Luxury cars are fancy, which makes them awesome. Even better? Thanks to the magic of depreciation, you can buy a used luxury car for a steal of a deal at just a few years old and with highly reasonable mileage. Go for an older, higher-mileage machine, and you might even find a flagship luxury...
Selling stuff online can be a huge pain. Anyone who has ever sold a car or some other item off of Craigslist knows buyers can be flaky – arranging a meetup with you just to either back out over text or not show up at all. The same is true for Canadians and their online marketplace of...
Whether you’re a fan of Christmas music or not, it’s basically inescapable this time of year. We’ve caught ourselves rushing our groceries just to get out of the store and flee from the forced holiday cheer, but sometimes you just have to accept your defeat. Others are different...
Several years ago, I decided that I wanted to head in a very different direction when it came to participating in high-performance driving events and time trial competition. I parked my modern, 400-horsepower sport sedan and picked up a 1978 Datsun 280Z with the goal of transforming it into a...
If you live in a condo, apartment, or anywhere that space and infrastructure to clean, maintain and care for your car is limited, it’s still possible to give your beloved car the TLC it deserves, provided you’ve got the right products and tools for the job. Below, we’ve highlighted a few of...
What if you could accurately detect engine problems in just seconds without disassembling a single component? This sounds like the purview of a superhero or clairvoyant, but nearly anyone can do it, no cape or special powers required. Engine Polygraph is an advanced computerized diagnostic tool...
Batteries are not exciting things. They store power. They make our stuff work. You have to replace or recharge them sometimes. You can get new ones almost anywhere. Nobody thinks much about batteries. This is a funny thing since batteries are everywhere. There are probably at least a handful...
A car that reeks of smoke smell and cigarettes can lead to a host of problems. Those issues can range from small inconveniences such as dealing with uncomfortable passengers in your vehicle to major ones such as consistent exposure to third-hand smoke, which can be dangerous to your health. ...
When you buy a new vehicle, you’re paying for a lot more than just steel, glass, plastic, tires and an engine. Your new vehicle has numerous perks and add-ons rolled into its price. Roadside assistance. Scheduled maintenance coverage. Owner privileges like courtesy transportation and trip...
As with the other fluids in your car, engine coolant plays a big role in how your car is running and should be monitored consistently. The frequency of checks will depend on the type of vehicle as well as its overall mechanical condition and driving history. Ignoring the condition of fluids in...
Is there anything worse than your car leaving a puddle on your driveway? OK, maybe if you leave a puddle on a friend’s driveway instead — but still, a mystery leak is stressful as you try to figure out just how serious the repair is going to be, and whether it’s safe to drive your...
The Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA have been at loggerheads in the booming subcompact luxury segment since the very beginning, but Audi is quietly pulling ahead. The Audi A3 sold 31,538 units last year in the U.S. alone, compared to the CLA, which sold 25,792. Here’s why we think Audi is...
Do you need to buy new tires for your car? Here are 7 easy ways to tell. Maybe you got a flat tire that one time, or maybe you wondered if winter tires are really necessary (they are, depending on where you live). Often, though, with the exception of situations like these, many drivers forget...
