Here Are A Few Tips For When A Bird Poops On Your Car
Oh, man, when a bird poops on my car, I see red. Here I am, working so hard to keep it clean and shiny, and the little…
Comment Of The Day: Don't Sit There, That's Where The Sweatshirts Live
Today is the day we ask ourselves: how many seats do our cars actually have?
A Guide To Owning A Car In New York, The City That Hates Cars
For a little over a year now, I have done something most people consider impossible: I keep a car in New York City.…
Ford Focus ST Owner Seriously Does Not Want Any Rock Chips
This Ford Focus ST owner is concerned about his paint, so much so that he has wrapped his front car in painters tape.…
How To Wash Your Car When You Don't Give A Fuck Anymore
There is only one time when you wash out the inside of your car with a garden hose: when you truly, absolutely do not…
My Resolution: To Be A Better Car Owner In The New Year
In 2013, I'm not going to promise to eat better, or quit smoking, mainly because I don't smoke. Instead, I'm going to…
VW Owner Asks How To Check Blinker Fluid
An insightful VW Vortex forum member wondered about changing their blinker fluid. Many Good-ish Samaritans offered…
Biggest Douche In Universe Shows Why You Never Load A Car On A U-Haul
U-Haul's are designed for furniture and junk. They're not designed to transport Honda Civics. That didn't stop these…
Install New Windshield Glass
We've all heard the argument of the do-it-yourselfer. Doing the job on your own can bring a sense of satisfaction and…
Rebuild Your Carburetor
Back in the days of carbureted and plentiful used Plymouth Satellites, B-52's frontman Fred sang of the devil in his…
How Often Do You Detail Your Car?
Today's Question comes to us via sabbophile2, and judging by the multiple layers of Las Vegas filth and desert dust…
Replace Spark Plugs
Along with swapping out the air filter and changing the oil, replacing the spark plugs is one of the few things left…
Weekend Projects Roundup
With the weekend nearly here, it's time to pop open the hood and take a trip down the trail of parts. Those battery…
Replace Axle and Oil Seals
The automobile contains a number of fluids that should all stay where they're supposed to be. Oil spots, coolant leaks,…
Finding Repair and Service Manuals
In our explorations into parts and parts replacement, we often mention the service manual. While there are certainly a…
Replace Brake Pads
While there is a difference between brake pads and shoes, the desired result is always the same when the foot goes down…
Bleed the Brakes
The fluid that exists as brake fluid is in reality hydraulic fluid. The helpful property of brake fluid is that it…
Compression Pressure Test
Mechanical know how in our case has come largely from two sources. There have been those kind enough to show the way,…
Wash and Wax Bonanza
For a long number of years even the idea of washing and waxing our car was unnecessary. Cleanup meant maybe a hosing…