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A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and a...
Published on: Mar 22, 2026
A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)
Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026
Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)
We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
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: Dec 28, 2025
In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, ther...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, ...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025