Ask a Mechanic..... Unavailable Part Frustrates
Ask a Mechanic.....EV battery range degradation
Today we’re discussing plug-in hybrid and EV differences.
Ask a Mechanic......Expensive Battery Elantra
Today we’re discussing a Reader’s concerns about battery costs.
Ask a Mechanic.....DRLs in the Dark
Today we’re discussing nighttime drivers with no running lights.
Ask a Mechanic.........Cold Passengers in a Ram Pickup
Today we’re discussing heater issues in a Ram pickup.
How Do I.......Choose a Trailer brake Controller?
Snowbirds can finally take advantage of the recently reopened land crossings, and winter sports like snowmobiling often involve trailers.
Ask a Mechanic......When should I get my tires rotated?
In this week’s column, we discuss when tires should be regularly rotated.
The ups and downs of DIY Dent removal
It works, but sometimes you just need a pro.
Ask a Mechanic....Advice on electric vehicles
In today’s column we discuss what to look for when switching to an electric vehicle.
How do I...Change a flat tire
Tire technology, pressure warning systems, and improved material quality have made it far less common for tires to fail.
Ask a Mechanic... The preference of synthetic oil
In today’s column we discuss the superiority of synthetic oil.
How do I.....Prepare my RV for U.S. travel?
With the Nov. 8 reopening of the U.S. land border crossings to non-essential travel, it’s once again possible for snowbirds with RVs to spend their winters in the sunny south.
How do I.....Repair Minor Cosmetic Damage?
Two recent experiences suggested that there might be a benefit to sharing a couple of simple methods that can minimize minor cosmetic damage
Ask a Mechanic....A problematic TPMS
In today’s column we discuss a glitching TPMS.
How Do I.....Extend the life of my vehicle’s body?
Whether it’s a new vehicle or just a new-to-you vehicle, it’s a significant expenditure, and if you’re planning on keeping it for many years to come, a little extra investment can pay off in the
Ask a Mechanic....Leaking gaskets in a Alero Coupe
In today’s column we discuss leaking gaskets in the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Coupe.
Ask a Mechanic......Parking your motorcycle for the winter? Here’s what you need to know
In today’s column we discuss motorcycle maintenance for the winter.
How Do I.....Choose Winter Tires?
You’ve already decided that winter tires are a worthwhile investment in your safety and driving confidence. Yet there’s more to think about.
HOW DO I....Correctly Adjust my Mirrors?
Believe it or not there’s appreciable field-of-view gains and blind-spot size reductions that can be realized with optimized mirror aim.
Ask a Mechanic: How do I fix flashers that intermittently fail?
In today’s column we discuss how to go about a problem that only happens periodically.
