There’s So Much to Love About This Z06-Swapped Datsun 240Z
I have long lamented that Datsun 240Z prices have skyrocketed so much in recent years. But I remain optimistic because…
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Tesla Is Bringing Body Repairs In House Because Everyone Else (????) Is Too Slow (????)
Tesla drivers have been complaining for a long time now about their cars with even minor body damage taking weeks, if…
I Just Got the Weirdest Flat Tire of My Entire Life
HONNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKKKK!!!! Phwoosh phwoosh phwoosh. Cars were whizzing past, so close that you could feel even small…
Look At This Totally Rusted-Out Toyota Tacoma
Yesterday, I was feeling a bit down about my 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle after discovering that its engine is…
The Number of Nuts Stuffed Into This Nissan Murano's Engine Bay Is Astonishing
A Nissan Murano recently rolled into Mike Thomson’s shop at a Nissan dealership in Ontario, Canada because of a check…
'Mission Creep' Is Threatening to Take My 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle Project Into Infinity
I was just going to replace a single broken exhaust bolt in my 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle’s cylinder head, when I…
Installing a Trailer Hitch on a Mazda Miata Is Incredibly Easy and Fixes the Car's Biggest Flaw
It may sound like blasphemy adding weight to a new Mazda Miata, but the lovable convertible sports car is small, and…
I Just Bought a $100 Welder and It's Like I Have a New Superpower
This past weekend, I bought a dirt-cheap welder, grabbed some metal that I had sitting around the garage, and began…
How a Simple Carburetor Issue Nearly Caused the World's First Ford Mustang Buyer to Sell Her Car
On April 15, 1964, 22-year-old Gail Wise parted with $3,447.50 and became the first person in history to own a Ford…
Here's Everything Wrong With the Stock FD Mazda RX-7 You Bought For $7,000
The final FD generation Mazda RX-7 was an ambitious car for its day, with high tech like sequential turbos on its twin…
I Just Bought This $500 Postal Jeep Sight Unseen And Now It's My New Off-Road Project
For three years now, I’ve been buying junkyard-quality Jeeps, fixing them, and embarking on long trips to the off-road…
Changing the Oil on a Lamborghini Huracan Is Incredibly Tedious
Aside from the warm, dark-colored gunk and the sometimes extensive cleanup afterward, changing your own oil is supposed…
Replacing Rusty Brake Lines on a $1 Oldsmobile Alero Was Hell
This past week, I replaced rotted-out brake lines under my landlord’s $1 Oldsmobile, and let me just say: It was total…
I Finally Have Access To a Shop! What Should I Fix On My Terrible Volkswagen?
My knuckles are cut up. My back is sore. My fingernails are scrubbed. It’s been a while since I’ve wrenched on my car,…
My $800 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is Gone and I'm Definitely Not Crying
No tears. Nope. And not a single sob. I just sold my $800 Jeep Grand Wagoneer—Project Redwood—and I’m totally fine. I…
Hell Yeah I Painted My Headlights Yellow
I’ve wanted yellow fog lights on my truck forever. I finally attempted to realize my dream, screwed up a lot, screwed…
How I've Been Saving Money On My 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle Project
I’m supposed to be taking my 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle to the Toledo Jeep Fest in a couple weeks, and while…
Here Are Some Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Track Day Tires
There are a lot of things that you and I argue about on this website every day, but the universal belief is that…
I Wanted a BMW E30 So Badly I Bought One Full of Hidden Problems
I know what you’re thinking: “Wait, that doesn’t look bad at all!” Trust me, I thought the same thing.
These Crazy Geniuses Converted a Bugatti Veyron to RWD and Now It's a Manic Donut Machine
Despite the world oohing and ahhing over the Bugatti Veyron, the car was never that compelling to me. Its all-wheel…