by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 11, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever hit the gas and felt your car hesitate like it’s half asleep? That’s your throttle body crying for help—it controls air to your engine, and when it’s off, your ride stumbles. I’ve tinkered with cars for years, once fixing a laggy pickup that had me stumped ‘til I...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 7, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever had that nagging worry about whether your trailer is still where you left it? Knowing how to lock a trailer hitch can save you from that stress. I’ve been towing for years, and I’ve learned firsthand what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to keeping a trailer...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 6, 2025 | Maintenance
Did you know driving on dry-rotted tires could be just as dangerous as driving on bald ones? I learned this the hard way when I spotted deep cracks on my tires right before a road trip. At first, I thought, Can I just seal them up and keep going? But after some...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 3, 2025 | Maintenance
The first time my ABS light came on, I shrugged it off—big mistake. A few days later, I was driving in the rain when I hit the brakes, and the car skidded more than it should have. My heart pounded. That’s when I knew something was wrong. I grabbed my tools and...
by Mark S. Taylor | Feb 28, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever noticed tar stuck on your tires after driving through fresh asphalt? It’s frustrating, and if left too long, it can harden and become tough to remove. I’ve dealt with this plenty of times, and knowing how to get tar off tires the right way can save you time and...
by Mark S. Taylor | Feb 27, 2025 | Maintenance
You’re cruising down the road when—bam!—you drive through fresh asphalt. Later, you spot black, sticky spots clinging to your paint. Figuring out how to get asphalt off car surfaces without scratching the finish can be frustrating, but don’t worry—I’ve been there....
