How to Change: A FAQ Guide

Repairing a Vehicle's PDC (Park Distance Control) Park Distance Control sounds like a luxury until it starts wailing at thin air in the grocery lot. I’ve lived with a few...

How to Replace a Car's Air Filter (Without Losing Your Saturday) I’ve lost count of how many garage Saturdays have been saved by a simple, cheap job like this. Last...

Car won't start? Here's the no-nonsense checklist I actually use at the roadside Twenty-odd years of testing, breaking, and occasionally fixing cars has taught me one humbling truth: when a...

How to Replace a Car Battery Without Making a Mess of Your Saturday I’ve changed more car batteries than I’ve had hot dinners on press trips, and I’ll be honest:...

How to Jump Start a Car: A Calm, Clear Guide From Someone Who’s Done It in the Rain We’ve all been there. You hit the starter, the dash lights cough,...

Fixing a Dent in Your Car: Tips and Techniques From the Driveway Front Lines I’ve lost count of how many supermarket kisses (thanks, runaway carts) and garage-door misjudgments I’ve seen...

How to Change the Oil in Your Car: A Step-by-Step Guide from a Greasy-Fingered Enthusiast If you’ve ever wondered how to change the oil in your car without turning your...

How do I check the tire pressure? I’ve lost count of how many long tests have been saved by something as simple as checking tire pressure. It’s not glamorous, but...

How do I fix a flat tire? A road-tested guide from someone who’s done it in the rain I’ve changed more flats than I care to admit—on test cars, family...

BMW Side View Mirror Removal and Installation in 1 Minute (F01/F02/F06/F07/F10/F11/F12/F13/F18) I’ve spent two decades in and around test cars, track days, and more scratched door mirrors than I’m proud...