Chasing The Dream

Whether you are replacing your seats, or simply removing them to clean up crumbs and salvage loose change, taking a seat out of a vehicle can sound like a very daunting challenge. However, with just a few basic tools, the seats can easily be removed in a matter of minutes. It is important to...

Whenever I drove over uneven ground - particularly speed bumps - I’d hear loud sounds that sounded like a creaking door from the front of the car. At first I thought it was scraping underneath somewhere or if something needed to be lubed but then checked the car and researched that worn sway bar...

For safe winter driving, modern day society tells us that you have to have a vehicle with AWD, and preferably, winter tires. The logic is sound of course; more wheels with power being transferred to them equals more grip in the slippery stuff. Audi took this ideology and ran with it, branding...

Tires are one of the most important parts to prioritize. Staying safe + alive in a fast moving vehicle that carries a lot of mass is priority #1. Good tires in good condition that are appropriate for your area will always be one of the key components that will help keep you safe and out of...

An oil change is one of the first DIYs most getting into the game learn to do. There are a few DIY guides on how the oil service is done on the B6 Audi A4 with the 1.8T engine, each author providing their own tips and tricks. There were a few things I learned along the way that could be helpful...

When you are driving and lose power steering, and you see that alternator light appear, it's a serious gut check - a legitimate oh shit moment. You very quickly assess the situation and know you have limited options. If you are close to home, maybe you take a chance and drive the vehicle knowing...

Occasionally on my drives, I wondered if it would be good to have lighted window switches. You know, the times where its pitch black outside, but you need to wind down your window for the toll booth. Lucky for Volvo 940 owners like me, there’s a very simple and cheap upgrade. Step 1: Find...

Tires should be checked monthly to ensure they are in good condition to keep you safe and out of trouble. It’s the only thing between you and the road. Avoiding a crash altogether with good tires is often better than resorting to your vehicle’s ability to protect you during a crash.   Air...

Common for the early Volvo S40s and Volvo V50s, the door handles can develop an intermittent power connection problem. Losing power hinders the ability to roll the windows up or down, it also prevents the driver from adjusting the side view mirrors. If you find that your window switches...