I have been a big fan of Rust-Oleum paints for a long time. Both their spray paints and brush-on paints are easy to work with and produce great results. When…
Pet Peeve. According to Merriam-Webster, a pet peeve is a frequent subject of complaint. When applied to cars, it is the ongoing irritant that prevents an enthusiast from thoroughly enjoying…
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise. How do I know? My son, Will (who just moved from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI), just experienced this loss on his 2004…
In July, I shared the news that I bought my first electric vehicle. It was not an electric car, but it was a vehicle whose propulsion comes from an electric…
I make it a practice to scan the various automotive forums and social media platforms. It is a great way to determine trends in the automotive industry and to see…
It is no fun being “in between” fun cars. I sold my last classic, a 1976 GMC pickup, in 2019. What followed was a series of newer car trades, sales…
A quick look through the Repairs/Mods page of this website will show you a number of projects I’ve tackled to personalize my cars. I share that information to inspire you…
One of the best "how-to" resources found online are videos. When I was just a young lad getting into automotive repair, I studied the shop manual for the car I…
We are almost to the middle of June, and I’m willing to bet that many of you have not waxed your car in some time. Perhaps you gave it a…
This article was originally published in April 2020. It has been updated with information about a reader's DIY roof rack build.A roof rack on a wagon or SUV adds a…