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

Turn Any Garage Door Into a Smart Garage Door

Over the past year or so, smart and/or WiFi-enabled garage door openers have been released from brands like Craftsman, Ryobi, and others. Those units, however, require you to purchase and install a new system for upwards of $200-$400+, depending on what features you go with. Wouldn’t it be sweet if you could just plug a little … Read more

The Apple of Wireless Backup Cameras

he RearVision system consists of three components: the Camera Frame, Car Adapter, and Pearl App. The weatherproof, unibody aluminum Camera Frame installs securely (it's said to be theft-proof) around your license plate.

Off-Road Racing 24/7? Yes, Please!

As many of you know by now, I’m a HUGE fan of off-road racing—particularly short course and desert racing. I just love it. Short course, in particular, offers everything a race fan could want: fast trucks with thunderous engines, complex and winding courses with jumps, drifting and paint-scraping passes, and, of course… crashes. Unfortunately, with the [uber-expensive] … Read more

A Club for Car Parts & Service… Kinda.

[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]To ensure we’re giving our readers all available information, this article has been updated to include a few clarifications/responses from My Parts Club (MPC) staff, noted as such throughout.[/box] Ok, so I’m all about online subscriptions for things I use a lot, like Dollar Shave Club and Amazon’s Dash, but I … Read more

Smart Irrigation Systems

Looking to up your yard watering game? Look no further; we've got you covered! Here are the best smart irrigation systems out there!

Motor Trend On-Demand is Live!

MTOD is launching as a BETA service, which is a little odd since it's a paid BETA. After a 30-day, full access free trial, the cost is only $4.99/month—that's like a burger and some fries.

Manage Your Tools Remotely with DEWALT Tool Connect

More useful for the jobsite contractor than the garage enthusiast, we still thought the new digital tool management system from DEWALT was cool enough to share. DEWALT Tool Connect (available for both iOS and Android devices) is a free mobile app that enables users to receive alerts about, connect with and control their Bluetooth enabled DEWALT … Read more

Greenlight SmartCradle: Your Smartphone as a Smart Dashcam

Dashcams have been an invaluable tool for police departments for quite some time, serving as witnesses to the truth when it matters most. Similarly, vehicle incident data recorders—also known as black boxes—have become the norm in newer cars, collecting key vehicle and performance data once triggered by a pre-defined event. So what do you get … Read more

Openbay Now Available on Android – Book Car Repairs and More

Openbay, an online marketplace for auto repair and maintenance services, released its Android app this week, which has been available to iOS users for a while. Openbay gives consumers the ability to compare automobile maintenance and repair services, book appointments and pay, once services have been rendered. Everything is backed by the Openbay guarantee. Openbay’s nationwide network … Read more