Category Archives: Auto

How Automotive Metal Forming Works

Blacksmiths have pounded metal into useful objects for thousands of years. See pictures of power [...]

How Automotive Metal Cutting Works

Plasma cutters use an ionized stream of gas to cut metal, and they can be [...]

Why Is My Car Shaking?

What’s causing your car to shimmy and shake? There could be lots of things going [...]

Will my car’s interior get noisier over time?

The plush interior of the 2010 Lexus LS 460L is designed for comfort and a [...]

How do I know if my car is airtight?

Although no cars are completely airtight, some are built a little more airtight than others. [...]

Are modern cars less problematic?

Image Gallery: Classic Cars The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, a cinch to fix. See pictures of [...]

Does the Kaizen philosophy prevent auto problems?

Howard Boykin replaces an air hose on his 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in front of his [...]

What does the check engine light usually mean?

Image Gallery: Car Safety An active check engine light can mean trouble. See more car [...]

10 Bad Alternator Symptoms to Watch, Listen and Smell For

The alternator is a relatively simple component containing only a few parts, but it plays [...]

Top 5 Signs of Engine Trouble

Do you know the early warning signs of engine trouble? See more pictures of engines. [...]

Signs of Transmission Problems You Should Never Ignore

Transmission repairs can be expensive. If you know what to look for, you can avoid [...]

Do modern car finishes prevent body damage?

Modern car finishes form a protective shell around the paint job. Monty Rakusen/Getty Images These [...]

How do I know when my car needs a wax job?

The early days of car wax advertised some dubious claims. Apic/Getty Images Some people may [...]

How do I know when my tires need to be replaced?

One of the famous tire pressure gauges distributed by the campaign of Republican presidential candidate [...]

How do I know when my tires need to be rotated?

Image Gallery: Car Safety Uneven wear is obvious on these old tires. Don’t let your [...]