Uh-oh, your car’s battery is dead, the brakes are squealing or a taillight bulb just burned out. Your first instinct might be ...

The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

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This story was updated in November 2022 with fresh information and new products. From where I’m sitting, working on cars is one of the best parts of car culture. You get to learn new skills, invent ...

Most old cars can be maintained with basic hand tools for not a lot of cash, and they can be used to turn your junk from bad to rad. Here are 10 tools you should have in your tool box if you plan on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can save a lot of money by doing your own auto maintenance instead of taking your car into a shop, but that doesn't mean it still won't ...

If you've rebuilt an engine, replaced rusted floor pans, overhauled your car's suspension or even changed the oil in your daily driver, then you know having the right tools for the job makes for a ...

Winter is a picturesque time of year, and one filled with chances for snowy fun; we love hitting the slopes as much as the next northerner. But walking out to your car in the morning to find it ...

Owning a pickup truck provides opportunities as well as responsibilities that don’t exist if you own a smaller vehicle. Towing trailers, driving rougher roads, moving couches and hauling dirty, stinky ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Having a car escape tool handy in your glove box, center console, or attached to your keychain could one day save ...