A car that won’t start but instead emits a clicking sound likely suffers from a flat battery; a battery test will confirm. For now, a Jumpstart from another car will …

The underside of a classic car rarely gets admiring glances and is often neglected, out of sight out of …. you know. Road salt, mud, and moisture all play their …

If your brake warning light is illuminated red, stop immediately and investigate the cause. So, what could a brake system warning light mean? Brake warning lights come in two basic …

Thermostats are also known as stats, do a very simple job but without them, our homes, cars, and lives would be very uncomfortable. So, what is a thermostat? A thermostat …

Any brake problem is serious and needs immediate attention. Sticking, dragging or binding brakes all describe the same problem, a brake that’s not fully releasing. So, why do car brakes …

There’s never a good time to break down. It’s always inconvenient and sometimes stressful. So let’s see if we can figure this out with the minimum amount of fuss. So, …

You already know warming up an old car is important; it only takes a few minutes, and you’ll avoid serious engine problems down the road. So, how to warm up …

It’s a right pain in the jacksie; I’ve had this exact problem with my old Volvo. I thought it might be dampness from laying up between starts, but I was …

Storing a car outside over winter isn’t ideal, but I understand; I am a collector of old cars, and I just don’t have the room to store them all indoors. …

I ask myself this every time on work on the brakes of an old car. Will I get away with bleeding one caliper? – because you know the bleed nipples …

Older cars are often easier to steal, which is why I installed a fuel pump cutoff switch to protect my cherished old Mercedes. This simple yet effective modification can significantly …