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The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)

Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives.  Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions.  You name it—it has a computer in it.&n...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems) Has Video

You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home.  You put your key in the ignition and… oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic.  The...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents) Has Video

You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on.  Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depend...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts) Has Video

You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be.  Not only must they support the weight, they also...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair) Has Video

So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious.  It's not surprising.  All that road salt and brine can cause rust to ...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024

Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle) Has Video

When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change.  For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning.  It may go away when the ve...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)

It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it.  You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but… wait! It's not getting...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024

I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles) Has Video

Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors,...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024