Garage DIY

"What's the most low-maintenance classic car I can get?" is a question I get asked quite often. Usually it's followed by "I'd also like it to drive like a modern car and I don't want to spend too much money on...

Some people would rather not think about what's under the hood of their car, but there are many people that find working on cars enjoyable. For me, I started taking an interest in mechanics after I'd started...

Of all the jobs classic cars need, the one that scares people most is wiring issues. Whether it's chasing down wiring troubles or re-wiring your car, it's as if we're afraid voodoo is involved. And maybe it...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Nationwide provided me with information regarding its partnership with Goodguys Rod &...

Re-upholstery tutorial begins at 7:30 timestamp. It's crunch time here at the garage with Ethan's 1957 Ford, working to get it finished for a long drive to Lone Star Round Up in Texas next month. While he's...

If you're anything like me, you've got the best intentions of being well-organized but theory never meets action. Car projects get purchased before a new 3-ring binder does and before you know it you've...

Amongst us gearheads, there’s a lot of good knowledge and there’s a lot of misinformation. When it comes to changing your cam, or really making any performance modification to an engine, the stakes get...

A number of years back, I found and purchased a book called "The Ultimate Hot Rod Dictionary: A-Bombs to Zoom ies" from Amazon. I thought it fun & novel - and actually, learning classic & custom car...

The first question anyone should ask themselves before diving into mechanics is "How Does an Engine Work?" Sure, some people grow up around a garage and just seem to sponge up this information - but for many,...

When my increased work commute muscled me into needing to find a more economical commuter car, I choose the Scion iQ. A tiny, non-electric car, I've actually been enjoying my quiet, air-conditioned,...