Because of its mass, a battery takes a long time to change temperature. If a vehicle sits out all weekend in a zero-degree environment, it might take 30 hours to warm up the battery. Use the outside ...

Many of us have been in this scenario: driving down the road in the rain, you turn on your windshield wipers only to have them do an inadequate job clearing your field of view. Perhaps the wiper is ...

Windshield wiper blades are vital for your car's safe operation in inclement weather like rain or snow. This is kind of ...

For the uninitiated, DIY maintenance of cars, SUVs, and trucks can be intimidating. However, there are some simple routine maintenance tasks most motorists can handle in their driveway with little to ...

Need a powerful electric motor on the cheap? [Daniel Simu] and his friend [Werner] show us the ins and outs of using windshield wiper motors. Through many examples and disassembled components, the duo ...

If you’re pressing your windshield washer button and nothing sprays out to clean those stubborn dead bugs, it might be time to learn how to replace a windshield washer pump. To determine whether your ...

This article was updated with new products and information in September 2025. Wiper blades are the unsung heroes of your car’s survival kit. They often get overlooked until a torrential downpour or ...