Favorite Car REPAIR Channels
*Updated 3/10/22* 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…
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March 10, 2022
Name The Next Adventure Vehicle
* Winner Selected 3/9/22 *If you take a look at the SUVs on the market, many of them have an optional off-road package. Those packages range in form and function–some…
March 3, 2022
Consumer Reports 2022 Automotive Report Card
With the current state of the automotive market, it is critical that you do your homework before buying a new car. One of my first stops with new car research…
February 24, 2022
1984-1987 Chevrolet Military Vehicles
It is no secret that I am a fan of the K5 Blazer, with special interest toward the second generation from the 1973-1991 model years. Those “Square Body” Blazers, Suburbans…
February 17, 2022
Classic Car EV Conversion: MINI Recharged
The original Mini launched in 1959 during an oil crisis. It was based on the idea of saving fuel and transporting four occupants and their luggage in a small footprint. …
February 10, 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…
February 3, 2022
Small Pickup Trucks: What’s Next?
Small pickup trucks are making a comeback–just look to the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz for proof. I covered the strengths of these two trucks in a related article,…
January 27, 2022
Subaru Shares The Love
In October 2021, I made the decision to sell my beloved MINI Cooper. It was not because I grew tired of that car or had an issue with it. My…
January 20, 2022
Podcast: What’s In A Name?
Once again, my comments on social media got me into trouble. I made a few posts about the trend of slapping iconic names on not so iconic vehicles. Sometimes this…
January 14, 2022
Preferred Auto Parts Retailers
Many resources exist to help you repair or modify your car. Doing it yourself is both satisfying and less expensive than taking it to a repair facility. In fact, most…
January 13, 2022