Basic Car Maintenance Checklist
There's no better way to extend you car's overall lifespan than performing regular maintenance. Here's what you should keep an eye on!
39 DIY Car Maintenance, Our Tips of How to do Car Maintenance Yourself
How to Polish a Car — In-Depth Guide
Paint polishing can return the original shine of your car, making it look new again. However, car body shops are charging a fortune for polishing nowadays, making it inaccessible to most people. Fortunately, with our step-by-step guide, you can learn how to polish your car’s paint and save a ton of money in the process.
How to Clean Your Car With a Pressure Washer — Step-by-Step Guide
Cleaning your car with a pressure washer may seem like a straightforward task, but doing it the right way is crucial to keep your paint last longer. Fortunately, the steps are quite simple and easy to follow, yet they will ensure a pristine exterior with no damage to the body. Let’s dig in!
How to Remove Scratches from a Car — In-Depth Guide
Is your car paint full of micro scratches, and you started thinking of repainting it? There is a quicker and cheaper way to do that — it includes several simple steps and a few hours of your time. With our expert guide, your car will look as good as new in no time!
5 Warning Signs Showing You When to Replace the Timing Belt
Timing belts are quite inconvenient, as they need to be replaced every 60,000 miles. However, some warning signs can tell you when to replace the timing belt, and in this article, you’ll find every single one. To spice things up, we also prepared an explanation of what timing belts are and why they are essential.
Hands On: Innova OBD2 Scanners (5210 & 5610)
If you’re a DIY mechanic or just someone wanting to identify and better understand vehicle problems before taking it to the local repair shop, an OBD2 (or OBDII) diagnostic tool (or scanner) is almost necessary. What is an OBD2 Scanner? An OBD2 (on-board diagnostics – generation two, post-1996) scanner is a device that can read, … Read more
Hands On: Audew Portable 12V 150 PSI Air Compressor
It’s wintertime, and that means the wife will be reminding me soon that the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) lights in her car are alive and well. See, when it gets colder outside, tire pressure can decrease by about 1 PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 8-10 degrees the temperature drops. Of course, normal … Read more
Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth OBDII Diagnostic Scanner & Interface
I’ve done several different rounds of modifications to my Jeep and each time I do, I have to reconfigure things like gear ratio, tire size/speedometer, idle speed, and certain creature-comforts I either want or don’t want. Until just recently, I used a $180 OBDII device, designed specifically for my model/year Jeep, with a bunch of … Read more
Hands-On: Audew 12V Handheld Wet/Dry Car Vacuum
After a trip to the pier, park or plant nursery, dragging out a big shop vac can be a hassle just to clean light-duty messes in the car. I know this first-hand, as I’m constantly reminded that I should do a better job of keeping the wife’s car clean in between more thorough detail cleanings. There … Read more
Hands-On: BlueDriver Bluetooth OBDII Scanner
A few weeks ago, the dreaded Check Engine light came on in my Jeep for the first time (it’s a 2013). Nothing seemed out of the ordinary and I checked a few of the more common issues many Jeepers report seeing from time-to-time but to no avail. Instead of letting my brother-in-law charge me an arm … Read more
