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Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among t...
Published on: May 31, 2026
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: May 17, 2026
What’s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean)
You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, you’ll see several symbols light up on the dash. They’re different colors and shapes, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out wh...
Published on: May 03, 2026
Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)
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: Mar 15, 2026
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and p...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026
Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)
If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the su...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a ...
Published on: Dec 28, 2025
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presen...
Published on: Dec 14, 2025