Automotive Archive
The “Check Engine” light has to be one of the most infuriating inventions of all time. Like an “undefined error” in a computer program it tells you just enough to worry without saying anything useful. Some Check Engine light issues are urgent, and should be addressed immediately. More often than not, the culprit is a faulty O2 sensor or some other nonsense. But when the …
Nothing brings people together like good food, particularly when you’re hungry. It’s no surprise, then, that we humans like to take a meal along with us on our adventures. For a day trip or an afternoon at the beach, a cooler can be sufficient. You’ll be able to transport your food and keep all your perishables nice and cool. But if you’re out of the …
There are few feelings as worrisome as trying to start your car, only to find that the battery is dead. Of course, any responsible driver is prepared with a set of jumper cables. But unless you’re at home, with another vehicle nearby, you’re still facing a fundamental problem. You need a good Samaritan to stop and give you a jump. Depending on where you’re at, …
RVing is a great way to get out and enjoy the world. You can go anywhere, sleep anywhere, and fulfill all of your travel fantasies. But unless you’re a very experienced driver, there’s one part of RVing that probably makes you tense: reversing. Backing up with an RV requires you to move a very large object while relying on your mirrors. With a fifth wheel, …
When most people think of their day being ruined by an accident, they think of something major. Maybe you get rear-ended at a stoplight, or someone cuts you off and you clip them. These aren’t just the kinds of things that can ruin your day. They’re also the perfect opportunity for scammers, which is one reason dash cams are so important. With a dash cam, …
