Whether you like it or not, your vehicle is filled to the brim with computers. While these computers are a dream come true when everything is working the way it should, they can quickly turn into a ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

Going over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy bias-ply tires, rear-wheel drive, and less effective drum brakes. In today’s world, you can feel confident ...

A misfire indicates there’s something wrong with what keeps a car’s combustion process going. Here’s what it could be, and how to avoid it. Every internal combustion engine, like those in a car, needs ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

If you have a classic, vintage, or otherwise old car, you've probably heard of the distributor that it features. It's part of the ignition system that transfers current from the battery to the ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

For the car engine to work properly, the perfect mixture of air and fuel is required, along with a clear and strong spark. If any of these things fail, it will not ignite the combustion chamber ...

What’s the fastest way to a mental breakdown in your garage, and why is it an ignition issue? No doubt, that stress headache comes on strong when your car was running a minute ago, whereas now it’s ...