One of the most valuable tools to have as the owner of a modern car is a competent OBD scanner. The OBD-II system instituted around 1996 made diagnosing issues much easier, but it has since expanded, connecting nearly every system of the car into a single port through which anyone can access....

You often hear about Genuine, OE, and OEM parts tags with different explanations from different people. We have the only guide you’ll ever need to explain that, but it doesn’t go into what parts need to go through or achieve to have the latter two designations. The truth is that there aren’t any...

Whether it’s a new-to-you daily driver or the Euro classic you’ve always dreamed of, surfing the second-hand market is the only way to find what you’re after. That’s a good thing in many ways; you won’t be hit as hard with depreciation, major repairs may have already been taken care of, and the...

Porsche is unmistakably known for their successes in endurance racing, but the company has taken on motorsports of all kinds, including stage rallies. From three consecutive overall wins at the Monte Carlo Rally in the late sixties to the iconic images of the 953 and 959 on their way to their...

Well over a century since the Benz Patent-Motorwagen sparked the automotive revolution, the automobile has become the primary mode of transportation in the United States. The affordable car is mostly unique to the US, but a low price doesn’t guarantee reliability. Tight budgets or a lack of care...

 Find yourself in any modern car, and you’ll have a tire pressure monitoring system built in. It’s designed to ensure safety, but it’s more of a constant source of annoyance for many people. Whether swapping out wheels or when the temperature drops, the small yellow tire symbol lighting up on the...

BMW’s G01 X3 is the enthusiast favorite. It has the right engines, an excellent transmission, killer styling, and it’s widely available. However, the compact luxury SUV market is one of the most competitive in the automotive world. Solid options from other Euro manufacturers, such as Audi,...

Owning a car that gets around 30mpg on the highway is pretty standard these days. Just about every sedan and CUV can hit that, not to mention some sports cars. Global emissions have forced manufacturers to hit those numbers, and there have been a lot of benefits. Better than any other, it allows...

All engine coolant is not created equal. In a similar fashion to engine oil, coolant is a complex mixture of chemicals and minerals designed to keep your engine running as cool as possible. Aluminum and cast iron, the most common engine block materials, require different properties from the...

Bosch, at this point in their history, is a household name. Just shy of its 140th anniversary, the engineering firm is one of the most versatile businesses, supporting several areas of the global economy through mechanical and electrical innovation. Their products have been the choice of many...