Driving a car with a manual transmission adds a level of enjoyment to the driving experience, I typically prefer a manual (sometimes called stick shift or standard, depending on your location) Over the years I've had a number of opportunities to teach others how to use them, and thought it might...

When preparing to buy a new or used car, or getting ready for a particular maintenance item, it pays to research. In this day and age there is seemingly endless information literally at your fingertips. Buying a new car Cross shop as many dealerships that you can realistically get to in your...

When a sunroof leaks on any car, the first place to check is usually the drains. Standard sunroof seals are not designed to keep all of the water out, they're designed to keep large quantities out and allow small quantities to pass through into the rain channels and then out of the drain tubes....

Owning and maintaining a car is a responsibility. By keeping yourself prepared you can safeguard your future self. Here are a few things that I recommend the average car enthusiast should keep in their car at all times. Space Saver Spare A flat can hit you at any time, be prepared by checking...

We’ve all seen it, someone is selling a car that is maybe worth $4,000 but they have it listed for $8,000. Why? Because they have a kickin’ stereo, or an aftermarket turbo kit, or $4,000 wheels/tires mounted with camber a’la Hill Valley in 2015. This type of thing tends to be more prevalent in...

A funky smell can come from a number of areas on the interior of your car. It could be from a previous owner's dog or cat, items dropped or spilled in the HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) , cigarette/cigar smoke, garbage hidden away under the seats, previous water damage/flooding,...

I picked up a basketcase of a 1999 V70R and have been slowly bringing it back to life one item at a time, right now I will tackle recovering the factory steering wheel, it's much easier than you might think. Nothing seemed to work My wheel was kinda gross to begin with, the car has had a few...

There comes a time in your life when you really just need a cheap, reliable, car. Something that doesn't need to look nice or garner the attention of your friends, but just serve as a mode of transport so that you can go about the business of life and nothing more. For many, these cars are a way...

When discussing which modifications to start with when working with a blank slate, aftermarket sway bars are often near the top of the list for the simple fact that a nicely tuned suspension will transform how a car drives immensely. Often times the actual purpose of these parts can be lost on...

Track driving is one of the most thrilling experiences for an automotive enthusiast, regardless of the vehicle.  Having the opportunity to not only spend a weekend driving at Barber Motorsports Park, but do it in a field of new Porsches took that to an entirely new level. Day 1 Day 1 started...