The first time I heard a Formula 1 engineer mention “brake migration,” I was standing in the garage, headphones on, watching data scroll across the screen faster than the cars themselves. I had no clue what it meant—only that the…
I still remember the first winter I noticed my car’s tire pressure light glowing on the dashboard. It was a chilly morning in Michigan, and I was running late for work. I thought, “Why do car tires lose air in…
A couple of years ago, I stood in the auto parts store aisle, staring at a wall of oil filters, completely overwhelmed. I’d decided to change the oil in my Honda Civic myself, but I froze, wondering, How do I…
I still remember the first time I saw a steering wheel lock on my uncle’s old sedan. It looked like a medieval weapon strapped across the wheel—but he swore by it. Years later, after a break-in attempt on my own…
“Why Does My Car Make Loud Noise When I Turn?.” I’ll never forget the first time I heard a loud noise when turning my old Honda Civic. It was a jarring clunk or screech that made me wince, wondering, “Why…
“How to Change the Oil Filter on a Car.” The first time I decided to change the oil filter on my Honda Civic, I was nervous. My hands were greasy, my driveway was a mess, and I kept asking myself,…
When I switched to synthetic oil a few years ago, I figured I could forget about oil changes for a while—and I wasn’t entirely wrong. But one thing I didn’t think much about was the oil filter. I assumed it…
“Is a Front Wheel Drive SUV Good in the Snow?” Last winter, I was driving my front-wheel-drive Honda CR-V through a snowy backroad when I hit a patch of ice. My heart raced as I gripped the wheel, wondering, Is…
A few years ago, I was driving my trusty Honda Civic down a quiet road when I pressed the brake pedal and heard an awful grinding noise. My stomach sank—what does it mean when your car brakes grind? It sounded…
I’ll always remember the day my old Honda Civic started acting up on my morning commute. The engine sputtered, and the car felt like it was hesitating every time I hit the gas. I found myself wondering, When does a…
I’ll never forget the night I hopped into my old Honda Civic, expecting the interior lights to flick on as I opened the door, only to be greeted by darkness. It was disorienting, fumbling for my keys in the pitch-black…
My first thought was, How to know if my car needs spark plugs? That jittery ride had me worried, and I didn’t want to get stranded or face a hefty repair bill. I’ll never forget the morning my old Honda…
