Under the Hood
Dive into the intricacies of car ownership, maintenance, specs, and beyond. It's time to look under the hood of our favorite vehicles.
- Top Story - October 2017
5 Car Maintenance Tips Every Driver Should Know
Regular car maintenance is the only way to ensure your car is running in top condition. Yet a lot of drivers know very little about their cars, other than driving them, and pay the local mechanic a lot of money for even the simplest of tasks. But car maintenance is actually far easier than you would imagine and there’s a lot of things you can accomplish in your own garage instead of paying a mechanic to do it.
Why the Tesla Is the Best Car
About a month ago my boyfriend and I had the opportunity to test drive a Tesla. The car belonged to one of our good friends after we test drove the car we decided to look into what makes the car work. As we were test driving the car we noticed that the engine made no sound, there are no gears in a Tesla making the ride smooth and quiet. The car can go from slow to outstandingly fast in a matter of seconds, The increase in speed is caused by the lack of gears making it accelerate at an impressive state.
Megan HendricksPublished 6 years ago in WheelWhat SUVs Have the Best Gas Mileage?
SUVs are one of the most popular kinds of cars for people of all lifestyles. They're great for working men who want to have an offroad-capable car that can haul a lot of tools. They're wonderful for moms who want to drive kids to school in style. They even work well among sporty young adults who want to be able to camp out in style.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 6 years ago in WheelWhy Sports Cars Are Often the Most Reliable Used Cars
Every genre of car has its own reputation. Muscle cars, for example, are known for not always being very reliable cars. Pickup trucks are known for being rugged enough to withstand offroading — and possibly a nuclear bomb.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 6 years ago in WheelHow to Jump a Car Battery
Not everyone knows how to jump start their car battery. If you have zero clue on handling that situation, I'm with you there. Nothing is turning on — nothing. At first, you don't realize that your car battery is the problem. Then you flip open the hood of your car and you just stare at your car's organs like it's some sort of a medical procedure you're about to handle. Some of us don't even know where the car battery is. I've gone through this same incident.
Jacqueline HanikehPublished 7 years ago in WheelMyths About Your Car Battery
Whether it be jumpstarting, faulty lights, or scarce use, vehicular batteries are some seriously dangerous death traps when incorrectly maintained. Worse than bad habits that damage your car, these myths are very common and can be extremely detrimental to your vehicle.
- Top Story - September 2017
Unusual Ways to Make Your Car Last Longer
Cars, to a point, are bad investments. Even with the utmost care, your car will have signs of wear and tear. Eventually, even the most well-maintained car will break down.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in Wheel Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Midsize cars are a wonderful compromise on a number of different factors. They offer enough room for you to pack up everything and head out without issue. They are zippy and compact enough to handle well on the streets and still be fun to drive. And yet, they do it all without compromising on leg room.
Julie BarnesPublished 7 years ago in WheelSpots in Your Car That Everyone Forgets to Clean
You don't need to be the owner of a classic muscle car or a super expensive sports car to want to keep your car clean. Keeping your car's interior pristine is incredibly important, especially if you're like me and have allergies to dust and grime. It's not like it's that terrible to do, either.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in WheelMost Reliable Sports Cars
Having a sports car is often considered to be a luxury purchase, and to a point, people tend to make the (wrong) assumption that sports cars aren't reliable as a result. After all, the idea many have is that people who drive sports cars probably have enough money for regular repairs — and that repair bills won't bother sports cars drivers.
Mike MavenfulPublished 7 years ago in WheelWhat You Need to Know About Your Car Ventilation
The life saving car ventilation button has been on your car since you’ve got it or bought it. This was an essential button that if not all, many don’t have any bit of a clue what is it for.
Reniel BarrosoPublished 7 years ago in WheelCar Mods Rappers Regularly Mention (And What They Mean)
Don't ask me why, but hip hop and cars seem to be a match made in heaven. Rappers love cars, and so do DJs, video vixens, graffiti artists, and casual hip hop heads like myself.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in Wheel