When you head to the auto parts store, you face a huge wall of motor oils to choose from for your regular maintenance. Looking at all of these bottles can be overwhelming unless you know which ones ...

Tire pressure is an important part of remaining safe on the road. In today’s modern vehicles, there’s a monitor to keep track of the tire pressure. When something is wrong with the system or the tire ...

When you head out on the road, the last thing you expect to deal with is a car that won’t keep running. Yet, any number of mechanical failures can cause this situation, sometimes without any notice.

Your keyless start system is a handy feature on the Honda Pilot, but it’s not immune from problems. What’s interesting is the manufacturer is aware of a keyless start system problem with Honda Pilot ...

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The Chevy Cruze is a compact car that’s been in production since 2008. It hasn’t been the most reliable vehicle on the market but isn’t generally known to deal with massive issues. Yet, some people ...

Magnus Sellén is a certified automotive diagnostic technician and the founder of Mechanic Base. He has spent more than ten years working in professional workshops diagnosing and repairing vehicles ...

When the Check Engine Light starts flashing, you know something serious is occurring. It’s even more concerning when the car is shaking. Most likely, there’s a misfire occurring, either from a bad ...

When you are driving on a hot summer day, you want to get cold air coming out of the vents. With so many working parts in the automotive air conditioning system, any failure can cause trouble. That’s ...