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
Most of the time, your windshield wipers just sit at the base of the windshield, forgotten — until the weather changes for the worse. Then you turn the wipers on, expecting them to perform flawlessly.
Most of the time, your windshield wipers just sit at the base of the windshield, forgotten — until the weather changes for the worse. Then you turn the wipers on, expecting them to perform flawlessly.
Your brakes can act funny in a number of ways. They might squeal or grind, they can pulse or feel soft — they might even drag your car to one side.
Your brakes can act funny in a number of ways. They might squeal or grind, they can pulse or feel soft — they might even drag your car to one side.
We take car doors for granted. They open, they shut, they lock — what more do you need? But things can go wrong that will prevent your doors from closing securely, and when that happens, you’ll need to get it fixed.
We take car doors for granted. They open, they shut, they lock — what more do you need? But things can go wrong that will prevent your doors from closing securely, and when that happens, you’ll need to get it fixed.
Pretty much every new vehicle sold today has power windows. We’re used to this, and take it for granted.
Pretty much every new vehicle sold today has power windows. We’re used to this, and take it for granted.
Those who love their dogs like family members want to keep their furry buddies with them as much as possible – even when it comes to hitting the road. Hooray for them, we say, but there are a few cautionary steps that should be taken before you drive with your pet.
Those who love their dogs like family members want to keep their furry buddies with them as much as possible – even when it comes to hitting the road. Hooray for them, we say, but there are a few cautionary steps that should be taken before you drive with your pet.
The most common reasons a car won't start with a jumpstart are that the battery voltage is still too low, the battery terminals are loose or corroded, the starter is broken, the neutral safety switch is bad, the jumper cables are loose or bad, or there is a starting problem that a jumpstart can't fix. Let's make sure you're jumpstarting correctly then take a look at the most common reasons a car won't start, even with a jumpstart.
The most common reasons a car won't start with a jumpstart are that the battery voltage is still too low, the battery terminals are loose or corroded, the starter is broken, the neutral safety switch is bad, the jumper cables are loose or bad, or there is a starting problem that a jumpstart can't fix. Let's make sure you're jumpstarting correctly then take a look at the most common reasons a car won't start, even with a jumpstart.
A slow leak in one of your tires can be really annoying. Who wants to stop at the gas station every few days just to use the air hose? The truth is, driving on underinflated tires is more than a nuisance — it’s dangerous.
A slow leak in one of your tires can be really annoying. Who wants to stop at the gas station every few days just to use the air hose? The truth is, driving on underinflated tires is more than a nuisance — it’s dangerous.
After a long drive — or maybe just a short one — you arrive at your destination. You turn the key to shut off your vehicle, but you can’t get it out of the ignition.
After a long drive — or maybe just a short one — you arrive at your destination. You turn the key to shut off your vehicle, but you can’t get it out of the ignition.
As Mother’s Day approaches — May 12 is almost here — we’re well aware that today’s moms often spend a great deal of time behind the wheel. They’re constantly shuttling family members back and forth to school, activities and their own work.
As Mother’s Day approaches — May 12 is almost here — we’re well aware that today’s moms often spend a great deal of time behind the wheel. They’re constantly shuttling family members back and forth to school, activities and their own work.
Your car’s transmission is responsible for converting the engine’s power into motion for the wheels. Transmission fluid plays an important role in this conversion In a manual transmission, the driver selects the appropriate gear ratio with a lever and a clutch pedal.
Your car’s transmission is responsible for converting the engine’s power into motion for the wheels. Transmission fluid plays an important role in this conversion In a manual transmission, the driver selects the appropriate gear ratio with a lever and a clutch pedal.
Your car’s coolant is responsible for keeping your engine from overheating, which would create very expensive problems. But coolant doesn’t last forever, and you’ll need to change it out eventually.
Your car’s coolant is responsible for keeping your engine from overheating, which would create very expensive problems. But coolant doesn’t last forever, and you’ll need to change it out eventually.
Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car. It’s a hydraulic system that transmits the pressure of your foot on the brake pedal to the brake assemblies on each of the car’s wheels, forcing them to stop.
Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car. It’s a hydraulic system that transmits the pressure of your foot on the brake pedal to the brake assemblies on each of the car’s wheels, forcing them to stop.
Your car’s power steering system makes it a lot easier for you turn the steering wheel, especially during difficult or low-speed maneuvers, such as parking. While some newer cars come with electric power steering systems, the vast majority of vehicles on the road today have hydraulic ones.
Your car’s power steering system makes it a lot easier for you turn the steering wheel, especially during difficult or low-speed maneuvers, such as parking. While some newer cars come with electric power steering systems, the vast majority of vehicles on the road today have hydraulic ones.
When your car won’t start, the battery is most often the culprit. And while many people think winter is the harshest season for batteries — all those freezing temperatures and ice storms can’t be good — summer is actually even more damaging.
When your car won’t start, the battery is most often the culprit. And while many people think winter is the harshest season for batteries — all those freezing temperatures and ice storms can’t be good — summer is actually even more damaging.
You wouldn’t expose your skin to the blazing summer sun for hours at a time without protection, right? Well, the same ultraviolet rays that can leave you red as a lobster can also damage your car, inside and out. Protecting your vehicle from the damaging rays of the sun is important for its long-term health.
You wouldn’t expose your skin to the blazing summer sun for hours at a time without protection, right? Well, the same ultraviolet rays that can leave you red as a lobster can also damage your car, inside and out. Protecting your vehicle from the damaging rays of the sun is important for its long-term health.