Everyone already has a pretty good idea of what kind of routine maintenance should be done on their cars. Everyday driving can and does take a toll on our vehicles. However, if you live in an area that gets winter weather such as ice, snow, sleet and low temperatures, you should do some winterizing for […]

Ported Enclosure First, we are going to start by explaining what a ported subwoofer enclosure is. This name might not be familiar to you if you are just getting into car audio. Another name for ported enclosures is vented enclosure. That is because, if you make things simple, a ported enclosure has a vent or […]

If you are into car audio systems or starting to get into in, then during your research you have probably seen more then once about if you need to break in your subwoofer or not. Well, in this article we are going to answer the questions or do you need to break in your subwoofer? […]

Most folks know that there are two types of transmission when it comes to vehicles- manual and automatic. However, automatic transmissions can be broken down even further. In fact, there are four different types of automatic transmissions. Let’s take a closer look at those four types and see what the differences and similarities might be. […]

We expect our cars to behave in certain ways, and when they don’t it can be very disconcerting. The expectation is that we turn the key and the car starts. When you put it in gear, it drives. And when you step on the brake you come to a stop. It is never a good […]

Nothing is more frustrating than heading out to your car, only to find out that the battery is dead. To be sure, the battery does need to be replaced from time to time. But, if it should still have plenty of juice left, you may be wondering what exactly happened? If you are sure that […]

There is no greater sound than the purr of an engine as it smoothly drives along the road. It is understandable then, that when we hear other noises coming from under the hood we are concerned. We are concerned because generally unusual sounds coming from under the hood signal big and expensive problems. It can […]

There you are, driving along without any problems at all. Maybe at a stop sign you notice that your engine seems off. It could be that one morning your car seems slow to start. Or it is having a rough time starting. What is going on? Nothing scares car owners more than having potential engine […]

Whether you are a newly minted driver or a seasoned driver shifting from a manual transmission to an automatic one, you may have questions. It is true that an automatic transmission “does the work” for you when it comes to shifting gears. But as a responsible driver, it is a good idea to understand how […]

Fewer things strike fear into a car owner then when their car seems to have trouble starting. It can be nerve wracking, waiting and hoping your engine turns over. And if it does start, you need to take a closer look at what is going on under the hood. If it doesn’t start, then you […]