How Do I Change the Spark Plugs in My Car?
I’ll never forget the first time I decided to change the spark plugs in my old Honda Civic. The engine was sputtering, and I was tired of the rough idle every time I stopped at a light. I asked myself,…
What Causes Car Brake Lights to Stay On?
I’ll never forget the day I hopped into my old Honda Civic, ready to head to the grocery store, only to have a neighbor wave me down. “Hey, your brake lights are on!” he shouted, pointing at the glowing red…
How to Clean a Really Dirty Car Interior?
I’ll never forget the day I opened the door to my old Honda Civic and was hit with a wave of embarrassment. Crumbs littered the seats, mud caked the floor mats, and a mysterious sticky spot glared at me from…
What Removes Sunscreen from Car Interior?
Last summer, I hopped into my car after a beach trip, only to notice a greasy smear on my leather steering wheel. My heart sank as I realized I’d transferred sunscreen from my hands to the interior. What removes sunscreen…
What Causes My Car to Vibrate When I Brake?
The first time I felt my car vibrate when I hit the brakes, I was cruising down a quiet road, heading home after a long day. The steering wheel shook in my hands, and a low rumble pulsed through the…
Why Is My Car Screeching When I Turn the Wheel?
It was a crisp fall morning when I first noticed it—a loud, ear-piercing screech every time I turned the steering wheel in my 2010 Ford Escape. I was pulling out of my driveway, headed to the grocery store, and the…
Why Does My Car Wheel Sound Like It’s Rubbing?
I’ll never forget the first time I heard that unsettling noise Sancho rubbing noise coming from my car’s wheel. It was a hot summer afternoon, and I was cruising down a quiet road in my trusty 2015 Honda Civic. The…
How Long Should It Take to Replace a Starter?
I still remember the sinking feeling when I turned the key in my 2008 Ford Focus and got nothing but a faint clicking sound. It was early morning, and I was already running late for a meeting. The engine wouldn’t…
What Can Drain a Battery When the Car Is Off?
I parked my 2010 Toyota Corolla in the driveway after a long day, confident it would start right up the next morning. But when I turned the key, all I got was a weak click and a dashboard that barely…
Why Does My Car Wheel Shake When I Accelerate?
I’ll never forget the first time I felt that unsettling vibration in my steering wheel. It was a crisp fall morning, and I was driving my 2013 Ford Focus down a smooth highway when I noticed something off. The faster…