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…
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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
Car Care Basics
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…
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September 8, 2022
Start Small
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…
August 18, 2022
Cheap And Easy Vinyl Graphics
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…
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August 11, 2022
Wax On, Wax Off Challenge
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…
June 9, 2022
DIY Roof Rack
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…
May 26, 2022
Tailgate Customization
Michigan winter temperatures made working in the shop less than ideal. Even with my garage heater running, doing any paint or trim work on a car is difficult. It is…
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April 28, 2022
New DIY Forum: Rusto Garage
I like to think of myself as a handy do-it-yourselfer. At an early age, I enjoyed making stuff out of wood and customizing my Tonka trucks. Once I started driving,…
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April 21, 2022
Starting Your Tool Collection
The car hobby is made up of three kinds of people–those who enjoy shopping and buying fun cars, people who like to work on cars and those who want to…
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February 3, 2022