The first time my Nissan Rogue wouldn’t start even though the battery was good, I stood there completely confused. The dashboard lit up, the radio turned on, the headlights were…
I remember the first time I started thinking seriously about long tube headers. I wasn’t chasing insane numbers or trying to turn my car into a race machine. I just…
The first time I noticed my car idling high right after starting, I froze for a second. The engine fired up, and instead of settling into a calm, steady rhythm,…
The first time my Toyota Camry wouldn’t start but still had power, I was completely confused. The dashboard lit up, the radio worked, the headlights were bright, and the windows…
I still remember the first time I heard the sound. A faint ticking noise, barely noticeable at first, coming from the engine bay. I turned the radio down, leaned forward,…
The first time my car jerked while accelerating at low speed, I thought I had done something wrong. Maybe I pressed the pedal too lightly, maybe the road was uneven,…
I used to think limousines were only for celebrities, weddings, and luxury companies with deep pockets. Every time I saw one glide past, long and glossy, I assumed the price…
I still remember the moment I opened my hood, checked the power steering reservoir, and realized it was low. Like many people, I didn’t have power steering fluid sitting around…
I’ll admit it — for a long time, I had no idea whether I was supposed to check transmission fluid when the engine was hot or cold. Every time I…
The first time I noticed my seat belt wouldn’t pull out after an accident, I didn’t think much of it. I assumed it was just stiff or maybe twisted. But…