Stephen Fogel
Stephen has been an automotive enthusiast since childhood, owning some of his vehicles for as long as 40 years, and has raced open-wheel formula cars. He follows and writes about the global automotive industry, with an eye on the latest vehicle technologies.
Posts by Stephen Fogel
No matter how good you are behind the wheel, it’s tough to drive in fog. Your visibility is reduced — sometimes greatly — which means you have less time to react to other cars, critters darting into the road, and even simple curves.
No matter how good you are behind the wheel, it’s tough to drive in fog. Your visibility is reduced — sometimes greatly — which means you have less time to react to other cars, critters darting into the road, and even simple curves.
When it’s time for an oil change — or just to top it up — you’ll see a few different options, a combination of numbers and letters. But what’s the difference between 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and so on? Your engine’s oil prevents friction and wear while carrying away heat and contaminants.
When it’s time for an oil change — or just to top it up — you’ll see a few different options, a combination of numbers and letters. But what’s the difference between 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and so on? Your engine’s oil prevents friction and wear while carrying away heat and contaminants.
A good car warranty can take a lot of the stress out of auto repair. Whether you purchased a new car, a certified pre-owned one, or sprung for an extended warranty, many of the problems that can crop up with your ride will be covered by these policies.
A good car warranty can take a lot of the stress out of auto repair. Whether you purchased a new car, a certified pre-owned one, or sprung for an extended warranty, many of the problems that can crop up with your ride will be covered by these policies.
Driving in the snow can be tricky — especially when there’s a lot of it on the ground. No matter how many tips for driving in snow you read, there’s always a chance you could get stuck in it.
Driving in the snow can be tricky — especially when there’s a lot of it on the ground. No matter how many tips for driving in snow you read, there’s always a chance you could get stuck in it.
A roadside emergency kit is important in any weather — after all, nobody leaves the house expecting to break down. But in the cold and snow during winter, it’s good to carry a few extra items.
A roadside emergency kit is important in any weather — after all, nobody leaves the house expecting to break down. But in the cold and snow during winter, it’s good to carry a few extra items.
The rear defroster isn’t the most crucial part of your car — in fact, some vehicles don’t even have them. But they sure are convenient, especially during the winter, when your windows are more likely to fog up.
The rear defroster isn’t the most crucial part of your car — in fact, some vehicles don’t even have them. But they sure are convenient, especially during the winter, when your windows are more likely to fog up.
Winter weather can be very unkind to cars, trucks and SUVs. Sub-freezing temperatures hamper just about every part and system in your vehicle, and can damage many of them.
Winter weather can be very unkind to cars, trucks and SUVs. Sub-freezing temperatures hamper just about every part and system in your vehicle, and can damage many of them.
Car window tinting can be a big plus — but it’s not for everyone. Whether that tint you added a few years back has gotten scratched or you bought a used car and want to lighten things up, there are ways to get rid of it.
Car window tinting can be a big plus — but it’s not for everyone. Whether that tint you added a few years back has gotten scratched or you bought a used car and want to lighten things up, there are ways to get rid of it.
Many parts on your car are considered “wear items,” meaning they’ll wear out after a certain amount of time and need replacement. For instance, you know you need to change your engine oil every so often — this applies to your brake pads, too.
Many parts on your car are considered “wear items,” meaning they’ll wear out after a certain amount of time and need replacement. For instance, you know you need to change your engine oil every so often — this applies to your brake pads, too.
Nobody likes to think about it, but there’s a good chance that at some point in your life, your car will break down while you’re driving. The problem can range from something as simple as a flat tire all the way to a major mechanical malfunction.
Nobody likes to think about it, but there’s a good chance that at some point in your life, your car will break down while you’re driving. The problem can range from something as simple as a flat tire all the way to a major mechanical malfunction.
Buying a car with a salvage title can be risky. If you do your research and understand exactly what you’re buying, you could get a great deal on a reliable used car.
Buying a car with a salvage title can be risky. If you do your research and understand exactly what you’re buying, you could get a great deal on a reliable used car.
If you’re facing a major repair, like a transmission rebuild or a failed head gasket, it’s smart to consider the estimated cost of the work versus how much your car is worth. But while we can help you out with an estimate, you’ll need to do a little more research to find out your car’s value.
If you’re facing a major repair, like a transmission rebuild or a failed head gasket, it’s smart to consider the estimated cost of the work versus how much your car is worth. But while we can help you out with an estimate, you’ll need to do a little more research to find out your car’s value.
The idea of pushing your car is not a fun one. Clearly, something has gone wrong, leaving you stranded in the middle of a roadway, and now you might have to put your safety at risk in order to get it off the street.
The idea of pushing your car is not a fun one. Clearly, something has gone wrong, leaving you stranded in the middle of a roadway, and now you might have to put your safety at risk in order to get it off the street.
All cars come with hazard warning lights as standard equipment. Also known as “hazards,” “emergency blinkers” or “four-way flashers,” these lights help your fellow drivers see you when something is wrong with your car, or when you need to stop unexpectedly.
All cars come with hazard warning lights as standard equipment. Also known as “hazards,” “emergency blinkers” or “four-way flashers,” these lights help your fellow drivers see you when something is wrong with your car, or when you need to stop unexpectedly.
If you’re looking for a used car and talking with private sellers, you might run into one with a title lien. But what does that mean? Purchasing a car with a title lien requires a bit more care and work than one without a title lien, but it can be done without too much aggravation — if you know what you’re doing.
If you’re looking for a used car and talking with private sellers, you might run into one with a title lien. But what does that mean? Purchasing a car with a title lien requires a bit more care and work than one without a title lien, but it can be done without too much aggravation — if you know what you’re doing.