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Essential Car Items for Winter Driving

If you’re in the northeast, you’re probably due for a snowstorm this weekend. Get ready for a couple of days cozying up by the fire, the TV, or relaxing with a good book.If your idea of a snowstorm involves more than being house-bound, don’t hit the roads unless you’re prepared. If you haven’t already prepared, stock […]

December 13, 2021 More
 

Electric Vehicles and Winter Weather

It’s a great time to drive electric. From Tesla to the Nissan LEAF, there are many great car options available. And if trucks are more your speed, Rivian recently debuted the R1S and R1T at the LA Auto Show. But if you’re considering buying an electric vehicle (EV) and live in an area that’s cold and/or […]

December 11, 2018 More
 

6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Car

During the holiday season, every purchase seems to be magnified. The last thing anyone needs is an unplanned bill for car repair. Save yourself time and money by maintaining your car to avoid costly repairs. Below, we’ve outlined 6 ways to extend the life of your car by proper and proactive maintenance –  thereby reducing […]

November 29, 2018 1 More
 

Here Are 10 Great Gifts For Your Car Lover

Shopping for a car geek? We’ve got your back with a list of 10 great gifts for the car lover in your life: Amazon Alexa Echo Auto Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has taken the world by storm, and at the forefront is the Amazon Alexa product line.  If you drive a car that is past […]

November 26, 2018 More
 

4 Things to Do if Your Car Runs Out of Gas

The holidays are here and it’s time for road trips. Ideally you’ve planned ahead, but sometimes even the best plans don’t work out. Like making sure you have enough gas in the tank.  What should you do if your fuel light goes on and there’s no service station in sight? Being prepared can help you avoid getting in […]

November 20, 2018 More
 

How to Winterize Your Car

Those living in seasonal climes know that the days of perfectly crisp air and turning autumn leaves will soon come to a swift end, only to be replaced by violent, frigid temps. Breaking down by the side of the road is a nuisance even in clear, warm weather. Getting stuck on the side of a […]

November 19, 2017 More
 

Easy DIY Car Repair

So easy a kid could do it? Not quite, but if you’re handy with a wrench, you might be able to try your hand at the below repairs. Owning a car can cost you a lot of money, even after you’ve paid it off. Even with gas prices hovering around $3.00 these days, filling up […]

November 17, 2016 More
 

Meet EricTheCarGuy: from Automotive Technician to YouTube Phenomenon

Here’s EricTheCarGuy at the Ferrari garage at the Monterey Grand Prix.Image courtesy of EricTheCarGuy. If you’ve ever sought assistance online in repairing your own car, or have searched for exactly what an auto repair entails, odds are you’ve come across EricTheCarGuy. This automotive technician-turned-YouTube star has racked up more subscribers than there are people living in […]

August 31, 2016 More
 

Creating a Library for Gear Heads: DIYAuto

These days, cars are increasingly complex — for years, many have more than 100 million lines of code —  and drivers are less inclined to fiddle with them, instead opting to book service with a professional auto technician. (If that’s what you need, you know where to do it!)   Some folks, however, are up for the […]

May 24, 2016 More
 

Changing Spark Plugs and Why it Matters

Whether you’re an automotive DIY-er or a DIFM-er (that’s Do-It-For-Me), it’s always good to have some insight on the parts you need – or think you might need – to replace. To celebrate DENSO’s new Iridium TT Spark Plug HD, we caught up with DENSO’s James Miyamoto, in powertrain product management, to get some insight into what […]

March 22, 2016 More