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How Not To Fix Something

This story was originally published on April 30, 2018

Raphael Orlove

4/13/22 1:30PM

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Stop Screwing Your Oil Filter On So Damn Tight

This story was originally published on May 4, 2018

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Project 190E: I Done Killed My Mercedes-Benz Good And Dead, Again

RIP Baby Benz? Let's just say I have potentially made things worse. But I guess I am at least learning how to wrench…

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I Bought A Track-Prepped Mazda Miata Sight Unseen And Now I Have No Time To Get It Ready For Track Season

The car is almost perfect, but I may not have time to fix the parts that aren't

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Why Expensive Oil Is A Waste Of Money

This story was originally published on July 27, 2017

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How to Hotwire A Car

You never know when this life skill will (legally) come in handy

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Remembering The 10mm Socket (You Will Be Missed)

If you've ever lost your 10mm socket (and I know you have), you'll relate

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Nobody Seems To Know What A Self-Sealing Stem Bolt Actually Does

I guess you could trade them for land, or perhaps make a reverse-ratcheting routing planer.

Miles O'Brien - Chief of Operations

4/01/22 10:00AM

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Here's How You Diagnose An Engine That Won't Start

Every truly crappy day begins with a car that won’t start.

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Beware Of This Dealership Jargon The Next Time You Buy A Car

Never let a salesperson talk over your head again.

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Here's What To Do When You Get Screwed By An eBay Car Auction

Did your eBay purchase turn out to be a lemon? We can help

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What Happens When You Put Diesel In Your Gasoline-Powered Car By Mistake?

You'll want to avoid it, but it won't be the end of the world

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez

3/29/22 2:30PM

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How Not To Fix Something

Stop Screwing Your Oil Filter On So Damn Tight

Project 190E: I Done Killed My Mercedes-Benz Good And Dead, Again

I Bought A Track-Prepped Mazda Miata Sight Unseen And Now I Have No Time To Get It Ready For Track Season

Why Expensive Oil Is A Waste Of Money

How to Hotwire A Car

Remembering The 10mm Socket (You Will Be Missed)

Nobody Seems To Know What A Self-Sealing Stem Bolt Actually Does

Here's How You Diagnose An Engine That Won't Start

Beware Of This Dealership Jargon The Next Time You Buy A Car

Here's What To Do When You Get Screwed By An eBay Car Auction

What Happens When You Put Diesel In Your Gasoline-Powered Car By Mistake?