What Do I Do If My Key Fob Battery Dies? Modern key fobs can do a lot, but even a dead battery usually won't leave you stranded—if you know where to place the fob. By Jeff Perez Aug 4 -
Why EVs Don't Have Traditional Grilles That smooth front end isn’t just an EV styling trend. Removing the grille can improve efficiency, though electric cars still need plenty of cooling. By Jeff Glucker Aug 3 -
Is AAA Still Worth It? Why Millions Of Drivers Keep Paying For It Smartphones can navigate us across the country, call for help, and even diagnose car problems. So why do millions of drivers still keep a AAA membership? By Jeff Perez Aug 2 -
The Real Reason Carvana Built Giant Car Vending Machines The towering glass structures look like a gimmick, but they were designed to solve a bigger problem with online car buying. By Jeff Perez Aug 1 -
Why Your Gas Tank Is On The Left—Or Right There’s a reason some cars make you park on one side of the pump. It’s not random, and it has nothing to do with where the engine is located. By Jeff Perez Aug 1 -
You Bought The Car. Why Are You Still Paying For Subscriptions? Automakers are turning vehicles into app stores, but drivers have already drawn a line between paying for connected services and renting hardware they own. By Jeff Glucker Jul 31 -
Does Your Car Smell Like Crayons? There's A Reason That waxy smell probably isn’t coming from a forgotten box under the seat. Your car’s insulation, adhesives, and rustproofing materials may be responsible. By Jeff Glucker Jul 31 -
CarMax Vs Carvana: Which Used-Car Giant Has The Better Return Policy? CarMax and Carvana both promise an easier way to buy used cars, but their return policies work very differently. Here's how. By Jeff Perez Jul 30 -
Here's Why Your Car's Rear Windows Don’t Roll All the Way Down No, the window probably isn’t broken, and the answer usually has nothing to do with child safety. By Jeff Glucker Jul 30 -
Why Cars Have Tiny Black Dots Around The Windshield Those tiny black dots aren't just decorative. They're an ingenious engineering solution that helps keep your windshield in place and your cabin cooler. By Jeff Perez Jul 29 -
Why Costco Gas Is Always Cheaper Than Everyone Else Costco uses gasoline as more than a product. It's one of the biggest perks of paying for a membership. By Jeff Perez Jul 29 -
Why Your Brake Rotors Rust Overnight That orange coating looks alarming, but in most cases, a few normal stops will make it disappear By Jeff Glucker Jul 28 -
Why Some New Cars Have Fake Exhaust Tips The shiny chrome exhaust outlets on the back of your new SUV might not actually be exhaust outlets at all. By Jeff Perez Jul 28 -
Why Every New Car Has So Many Cameras They’re hidden in the grille, mirrors, windshield, and dashboard. Here’s what all those lenses actually do. By Jeff Glucker Jul 26 -
Why Your Tire Pressure Light Comes On When It Gets Cold A drop in temperature can lower your tire pressure enough to trigger the warning light—but that doesn't always mean you have a leak. By Jeff Perez Jul 25 -
Should You Get Your Oil Changed At Walmart? The Pros And Cons Walmart makes oil changes easy, but convenience comes with a few compromises. By Jeff Perez Jul 25 -
Why Modern Cars Are So Expensive to Repair Today's vehicles are safer and smarter than ever, but all that technology comes with a higher price when something goes wrong. By Jeff Perez Jul 24 -
Why Most New Cars Don't Have Spare Tires Anymore Automakers have been ditching spare tires for years, but the reasons go beyond saving a few bucks. By Jeff Perez Jul 23 -
Most People Don't Know Costco Can Save You Thousands On A New Car Costco's Auto Program can simplify the car-buying process, but shoppers should still compare prices before signing on the dotted line. By Jeff Perez Jul 23 -
Why Replacing A Modern Car Key Costs So Much Modern car keys are packed with technology, but that convenience comes with a surprisingly expensive downside. By Jeff Perez Jul 22 -
Your Gas Station Has Three Fuel Grades. So Why Does It Only Have Two Fuel Lines? It seems like every octane rating would have its own storage tank. But at most gas stations, that's not how it works. By Jeff Perez Jul 21 -
How A Tiny Computer Keeps Your Tires From Locking Up: Motor101 The fact that you can stop on a dime, every time, is thanks to anti-lock brakes and the ingenious technology behind them. By Chris Rosales Jul 20 -
Why Does BMW's Headquarters Look Like That? You've probably never considered it, but there's a reason BMW's headquarters in Munich looks the way it does. By Jeff Perez Jul 17 -
Why Every BMW Has That Signature Rear Window Kink The kidney grille defines BMW's front-end styling, just as the Hofmeister kink is iconic on the side profile. By Adrian Padeanu Jul 9 -
