The battery is one of those components of your car that you don’t really pay any mind to until it’s already malfunctioning. Unlike your engine or suspension, after all, the battery doesn’t really require any particular upkeep, which is why battery failures are often sudden and inconvenient. It’s a particularly lousy experience to be stranded
The winter seasons are debatably when your car’s battery works its hardest. You need your battery in top shape to power the cabin heating, light the way through blizzards with high beams, and more important features. Unfortunately, if you were pushing your car’s battery especially hard during the hot season, it may be more susceptible
There are many reasons why someone may want to tint their vehicle’s windows: it helps to keep the interior of the car cool during those hot sunny days; it can protect the interior from excessive sun damage by blocking some of the UV rays trying to get in; plus, many people appreciate the privacy tint offers them
Winter is fast approaching for folks in the Northern Hemisphere, and the colder months can be rough on vehicles. We have to dig them out after big storms and constantly remove ice and snow from our windshields, roofs, and hoods. Icy and snowy roads are treacherous to drive on, and cold weather can significantly reduce
There’s a fair bit of science behind how engine turbochargers do what they do (air pressure, compression, fuel burn efficiency, etc.), but basically it will improve an engine’s power by around 30 to 40 percent. It’s a fairly common addition for people who want to get more out of their car’s performance without having to
Few things are more dangerous than driving with bad tires. Losing just one of your tires while on the road is enough to cause a major accident or irreversible damage to your vehicle. In fact, simply using tires without enough friction can prove fatal in some circumstances. Tire treads are primarily made out of rubber,
Once upon a time, car stereos were all about music. When you decided to upgrade, you were doing so to enhance the quality of your audio experience — seeking clearer, more dynamic sound and perhaps more power to drive your speakers. As you know, things are no longer that simple. Today, we have many options
Size is the primary difference between a single-DIN and a double-DIN car stereo. A double-DIN stereo is typically twice the height of a single-DIN radio. The DIN refers to a German standardized unit created by the Deutsches Institut für Normung. A single-DIN stereo is generally two inches tall and seven inches wide, while a double-DIN
There are many ways you can upgrade your vehicle: buying new rims and tires, installing LED lights, and tinting your windows are just a few. One of the best ways to refurbish your vehicle’s interior, though, is by changing out your stereo. Even if you have a brand new vehicle, replacing your head unit can
