Favorite Car REPAIR Channels
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…
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February 15, 2023
I’m Done With Black Wheels!
Are black wheels on cars still popular? I think the trend started about ten years ago, when luxury car makers began putting black wheels on their basic models. Since then,…
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February 2, 2023
Zip Ties: The Universal Fastener
Last week, I posted a funny meme about zip ties on my Instagram and Facebook pages. I thought it was funny, but underestimated the passion people felt for zip ties.…
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January 8, 2023
Favorite PROJECT CAR Channels
YouTube provides a vast resource for car enthusiasts. Anyone can start a channel and post videos. Some of the videos posted are well researched and professionally presented, while many are…
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January 1, 2023
3D Printing Parts & Accessories
3D printing technology is making its way into the automotive aftermarket. This new option allows hobbyists and small businesses to make custom parts and accessories for cars of all ages.This…
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December 22, 2022
Hazy Headlight Repair
The average age of vehicles on the road in the United States has increased to 12.2 years. That means more wear and tear items will need attention in order to…
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December 4, 2022
WipeNew Car Care Products
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…
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November 6, 2022
Automotive Pet Peeves
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…
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October 30, 2022
Catalytic Converter Theft
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…
September 27, 2022
eBike Review And Update
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…
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September 15, 2022