How to Unfold & Prep Your Bumper Cover for Installation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJiEa1lD2Zk&feature=youtu.be If you've just received your bumper cover, you may be wondering why it's folded. Most unpainted aftermarket bumper covers come folded to assume a more compact form. Folding our...Read more
Should You Wear a Face Mask While Driving?
These days, most people wouldn’t dare leave the safety of their homes without first donning a face mask or some sort of face covering. Be it a surgical mask, an...Read more
5 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July While Social Distancing
When we think of the 4th of July, images of cookouts with friends, flag-filled parades, crowded pool parties, and bright fireworks usually come to mind. But due to circumstances beyond...Read more
There’s a Shortage of RVs: Is Now the Perfect Time for a Camper Van Conversion?
An increase in recreational vehicle (RV) sales is one unexpected result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the current state of affairs, dealers have seen a 170 percent jump in...Read more
Save Money During Tough Times: Fix Your Car, Instead of Buying a New One
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment. What’s more, according to the International Labour Organization, 1.6 billion workers – nearly half...Read more
Once You Develop a “Fix-it” Mindset, You Can Repair Nearly Anything
Last week, my washing machine stopped entering its drain cycle. Because the beat-up box is at least a decade old, family members immediately urged me to buy a new one....Read more
When Should You Use Your Headlights?
The main purpose of your vehicle's headlights is to improve visibility on the road when driving under low-light conditions. But using them isn't just a suggestion—drivers are required by law...Read more
Best Car Upgrades
If you’re like most enthusiasts, you simply cannot leave your car alone. You have to add a set of aftermarket wheels, a performance exhaust system, a set of fuzzy dice—something...Read more
Ram Teases Summer Arrival for New TRX
On the day Ford officially introduced the new F-150, Ram announced it is also gearing up for the reveal of the new TRX truck this summer. The automaker casually shared...Read more
Mazda Teases Announcement of Turbo Mazda 3 Hatchback
It looks like the turbocharged Mazda 3 hatchback is on the horizon, at least judging by a teaser recently posted by the Japanese automaker on Twitter. In a not-so-subtle tweet,...Read more
Dodge Tops JD Power Ranking List; Tesla Places Last
Dodge just made history as the first American automaker to rank first in the annual J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. The company is tied with Korean automaker Kia in the...Read more
2021 Ford F-150 Ideal for Job Sites With New Tailgate Features
As if the highly talked about reclining seats and over-the-air updates are not enough to draw buyers in, Ford is also equipping the 2021 F-150 with a more functional tailgate....Read more
Toyota Recalls Nearly 280,000 Prius, Prius V Models for Stalling Risk
Toyota announced it is recalling Prius and Prius V cars from 2013 through 2015 model years over reports that the vehicles are at risk of stalling. A total of 267,000...Read more
Toyota Discontinues Yaris in the U.S.
There will be no more Toyota Yaris in the United States after the 2020 model year. The Japanese automaker announced that both the sedan and hatchback versions of the model...Read more
2021 Ford F-150 Turns Heads in Long-Awaited Arrival
The highly-awaited 2021 Ford F-150 is finally here and people are raving about the five innovative features that come with the well-loved pickup truck. Most talked about are the Max...Read more
Toyota Updates Its Safety Sense Package
New gears are headed to the Toyota Safety Sense package and they're set to debut in the 2021 Highlander SUV, according to a report by CarsDirect. Citing a document Toyota...Read more
P0341 Code: Camshaft Position Sensor ”A” Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
Engine diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) are assigned to identify various problems in a car. There are hundreds of codes with different character combinations, meaning one cannot simply memorize all of...Read more
P0500 Code: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction
There are hundreds of components inside a car, and when one fails, the onboard computer will let the driver or mechanic know which component may be the root of the...Read more
P0332 Code: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)
Abnormal combustion (either pre-ignition or detonation) leads to spark knock. Because the phenomenon can easily damage the engine, it must be controlled. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors engine "knocking"...Read more
P0155 Code: Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2, Sensor 1)
If you drive a fairly modern vehicle, it might be equipped with a heated oxygen sensor (HO2) instead of a regular oxygen sensor. The former contains a heating element that...Read more
P0017 Code: Camshaft Position B – Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1)
The P0017 error code means there might be an issue with your engine’s camshaft and crankshaft. These two vital components must be perfectly synchronized for your car’s engine to perform...Read more
