How to Make a Car Last a Million Miles

To me, few car problems are more annoying than wheel vibration. There are many factors that can contribute to vibration, and while some are no big deal, others shouldn’t be ignored. Speed dependent vibration The most common cause of a speed-dependent vibration is wheel balance. Wheels are...

Volvo's P1 chassis is known for being a small, nimble, and fun to drive chassis. Before being completely discontinued in 2012, it covered vehicles like the C30 hatchback, all the way to the ultra-practical V50 wagon. To achieve such a nimble handling vehicle, Volvo initially shipped these...

Cabin air filter replacement is generally something that is performed religiously in the early years of a car's life. Included with most free maintenance packages, BMW and other luxury brands such as Audi or Mercedes-Benz usually replace this filter at every other oil change, or 20-30,000 miles....

Cloudy headlights originate from plastic getting overexposed to UV light over time. The cloudiness starts at the surface and spreads deeper into the plastic. If you catch it earlier versus later you can fix the problem by polishing the exterior lens surface before too much damage spreads. The...

Over a period of time during the 60s and 70s, the electrical generator in most cars was replaced with what is called an alternator. So called because of the alternating current which it generates, the alternator was a great advancement in charging system technology because it's design makes it...

Often the best deals on used cars can be had from ones that need a little work, or TLC. These cars can make a solid foundation for the perfect daily driver or simply a nice hobby car for those that you enjoy wrenching in the garage on the weekends. One thing that is key after purchasing your...

The window regulator is the mechanism that actually moves the window up or down, with either a window crank or power window motor. Before assuming your regulator is bad on any car including the BMW 325i, check the fuse box, then check the window switch. If all else fails, the regulator or motor...

I’m currently in the midst of finishing my garage, and so all of my cars are currently parked outside. Obviously, my brick is parked outside, so is my wife’s car and my daily driver. Apart from the unfortunate days of walking outside in the rain to get to your vehicle, its really not that big of...

Proper Winter Tires – A must! Any car's performance in wintry weather will be enhanced with a proper set of winter tires. These may also be called “snow tires” or “snows” for short. “Winter Tires” is perhaps a much more accurate name for them as their advantages go beyond superb traction in the...