Though automatic transmissions continue to grow in popularity, many motorists still enjoy the art of shifting gears, while traveling from Point-A to Point-B. For this reason, the manual transmission continues to retain a certain degree of popularity, even today. Under … Read more
The modern automobile is far more sophisticated than its counterparts of years gone by. Many functions that were once facilitated by way of mechanical linkages are now controlled through the use of computer modules and various motors. Virtually every vehicle … Read more
In many ways, a properly operating engine is quite a marvel to behold. This is especially true when one considers the complexities associated with the design of the internal combustion engine as a whole. When firing evenly on all cylinders, … Read more
Today’s vehicles offer a number of creature comforts, driver safety features, and convenience-based applications, unlike anything imagined when the automobile first rose to popularity. We often take many of these features and functions for granted, until they experience an issue … Read more
Any vehicle with numerous miles beneath its belt is subject to a certain degree of wear and tear. With time, this wear and tear can lead to the failure of many different components, each of which is designed to play … Read more
Unbeknownst to many motorists, a vehicle’s paint job is multifaceted, showcasing a number of individual coats and treatments. When combined, these coats culminate to enhance a vehicle’s appearance, with a rich, vibrant look. Like pieces of a puzzle, the absence … Read more
We usually envision our vehicles as a safe haven from the rain, where we can seek cover during a rain shower, or drive from place to place without fear of becoming soaked. When equipped with functional wipers, and a quality … Read more
As a vehicle owner, we all expect to encounter the odd mechanical issue of sorts, on occasion. However, we also hope that issues of this type are easily diagnosed and repaired, with minimal cost or downtime. Unfortunately, some issues tend … Read more
As a driver, little could be scarier than attempting to apply your vehicle’s brakes, only to find that your brake pedal goes straight to the floor, with no pressure whatsoever. This is not only a terrifying thought but an outright … Read more
Today’s vehicles are infinitely more efficient than those of yesteryear. However, this did not occur by accident. Increasingly stringent emissions standards of the 1970s necessitated further review and revision of vehicle powertrain design, which ultimately resulted in the introduction of … Read more