Driving

You are driving along and you notice an orange light flicks on by the speedometer. It is a different symbol than you have seen, not the check engine light. It is a circle with an exclamation point through it. That is an alert from your car informing you that your tire pressure is too low. …

You may have purchased a new vehicle with a button labeled Tow/Haul and are wondering about how to use this option.  Most often you can put the vehicle in tow/haul mode simply by pushing a button. It’s an electronic setting found on the dash, generally the steering column, which can be changed ‘on the fly’. …

Honda Civics are one of the most reliable compact cars on the market. The Civic has been around since the early 1970s and is one of Honda’s best-selling vehicles. Like any other car, though, a Civic can experience mechanical issues. One of those issues is an engine that won’t start. There’s rarely a convenient time …

You’re thinking of getting an electric car, which means recharging at electric vehicle or EV charging stations every so often. You’d love not having to pay at the pump anymore, but how much would it cost to recharge your vehicle? Are EV charging stations free? You can use most EV charging stations without paying a …

Are you a teen (or a parent of one) who’s eagerly ready to hit the road? That’s great, but before you chase after that permit, know that there are strict rules regarding young drivers. It is possible to get a driver’s permit at age 14, but that depends on where you live. Only a small …

The way your car sounds and feels should be the same every day. When your engine is running, you might feel some slight vibrations or a bit of humming. It should be soothing, not alarming. There are a lot of moving parts under the hood. A mild vibration is fine. But if your car shakes …

It’s something that happens to all drivers at some point: the dreaded check engine light shows up on the dashboard. You’re just cruising along, minding your own business, then the sight of that light gives you chills. You’ll get the issue taken care of…eventually, but for now, there’s something you need to know. Can you …

You are driving your car and suddenly, you notice the ‘battery warning’ light aglow on the driver information display. Now, in order to safely handle this impending situation, you begin to wonder if a car’s battery can actually die while you are driving. It is possible for a car’s battery to die while driving. A …

Flat tires are arguably the most common plight that motorists encounter. If you have not had a flat tire, consider yourself one of the lucky few. The fact of the matter is that, at some point, getting a flat tire is inevitable; it is not a matter of “if” but “when.” When a tire becomes …

Car engines always shake when they are running. If excessive vibrations are making their way into the cabin, it could mean there is something wrong with your vehicle. This issue is especially real if your car once ran smoothly, but is now shaking your fillings out. Wondering why your car engine is shaking? We have scoured …

Deciding when should you use cruise control—and when it’s better not to—can be a challenge. Cruise control is convenient, but is it always the best option for safe driving? We’ve researched the ins and outs of cruise control (including adaptive features and tech) to give you all the answers. You can safely use cruise control …

Brakes are one of the most critical components of every vehicle. The friction created from the brake pad pressing against the brake rotor helps bring the car to a stop. Your vehicle’s brakes must function correctly for your safety and the safety of other motorists on the road. Aggressive driving is, without a doubt, the …

Overdrive is a commonly misunderstood feature within our vehicles. Drivers often ask themselves whether driving with it on or off is the better choice. After some research, we found an answer that should solve any confusion. You should drive with overdrive on almost all the time. It provides many outstanding benefits such as lower fuel …

Honda CR-V’s are one of the most reliable vehicles on the road. But even the best car will have a problem like not starting when you’re running late for work or have a trunk full of groceries. Do you know what to do when your Honda CR-V won’t start? We’ve done the research, so you …

So you finally got that motorcycle. Maybe you want to take it on a trip without putting all those miles on it. Is it time to move, and you need to load it up? Did it break down? There are several reasons why you may need to move a motorcycle without riding it. But how …

There is almost nothing worse than your car starting to vibrate when you are accelerating. If the shaking happens once or twice it may just be road conditions. If your Camry starts to vibrate frequently when accelerating then you should figure out the reason and get it fixed sooner than later. This can be a …

In a vehicle with optional 4WD – is it safe to use the 4WD setting while driving on the highway? Or is that reserved strictly for off-roading? Here are some answers to help you out.

Pickup trucks are heavier and stronger than cars. Longer and higher up, they may seen intimidating. But is it hard to drive a pickup truck? Here’s a careful analysis – including tips for making driving a truck easier!