The first time I saw a Honda Ruckus in person, I wasn’t sure what to think. It didn’t look like a typical scooter. It wasn’t sleek or flashy. Instead, it…

The first time my car lost power while I was driving, it didn’t happen dramatically. There was no loud bang or smoke cloud. Instead, the car just stopped responding the…

When I first got interested in performance upgrades, headers were one of the first things people told me to buy. Every forum, every garage conversation, and every parts catalog seemed…

The first time my Ford Fusion refused to start, I was completely confused. The dashboard lit up like normal. The radio came on. The headlights were bright. Everything looked fine—except…

I used to think engine oil choices were simple. If the cap said “20,” I grabbed whatever bottle had a 20 on it and moved on with my day.  Then…

The Dodge Challenger has always been one of those cars that make people pay attention. Growing up near a drag strip, I saw my share of Camaros and Mustangs, but…

I still remember the first time I saw a golf cart cruising calmly through a residential street, stopping at a coffee shop like it belonged there. No loud engine note,…

The first time my car stalled without warning, I didn’t immediately think of a sensor. I assumed it was fuel-related, maybe electrical, or just one of those mysterious car problems…

The first time my car died while I was driving, it scared me more than any warning light ever had. I wasn’t speeding. I wasn’t pushing the car hard. I…