Behind the Scenes of the New England Forest Rally
Get a front-row seat to the action from the eyes of a rally car race volunteer. Between the game Gran Turismo and the early days of internet video, I discovered the World Rally Championship. They raced on real roads, not perfectly manicured race tracks, in all weather conditions. There were no rain delays like NASCAR. […]
2021 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium Review
In an Age Where Performance Vehicles Are Getting Larger, Sometimes It’s Better to Enjoy Life on a Smaller Scale! Today’s performance enthusiasts have an abundance of options available to them including family-sized SUVs and sedans laying down power and acceleration numbers that rival supercars from a decade ago, but sadly, traditional sports coupes appear to […]
2021 Honda Ridgeline Review
The ultimate crossover. The term crossover is usually applied to SUV-like vehicles that ride on a platform shared with a car… that basically describes most of the family-friendly vehicles on the road today. However, of all the crossovers out there, only the 2021 Honda Ridgeline can offer the convenience of a pickup truck, the interior […]
Top 10 Auto Repair Jobs to Outsource Instead of DIY
There are some car repair jobs you should leave to the experts. Here at FIXD, we’re big fans of empowering you to do your own DIY auto repair. But while some jobs are cheaper and easier to do yourself, there are some that you should really just leave to the professionals. Either they require specialized […]
How To Replace a Blower Motor Resistor: A Step-By-Step Guide
What You Need to Know about Replacing the Blower Motor Resistor: DIY Difficulty Level: Beginner Cost: $114-$125 including labor, $70 DIY Time Required: 1 hour Tools & Materials: small ratchet and socket set What Is A B.M Resistor? The blower motor resistor is an electrical component that controls the fan speed of the blower by […]
How to Recharge Your Car’s AC in 10 Minutes: Step-by-Step Guide
Recharging the AC on a Car Is an Easy Task for Beginner DIYers. Here’s How to Recharge Your Car Air Conditioner at Home. DIY Difficulty Level: Beginner Time Required: 10 minutes Tools & Materials: Car air conditioning recharge kit (about $20-$50 at your local auto parts store or online) Before you recharge the AC on […]
Top 10 Easiest DIY Auto Repair Jobs
Save at Least $1,000 with These 10 Easy Auto Repairs for DIYers of All Skill Levels Performing DIY auto repairs can be extremely rewarding, and it can also save you lots of money. But if you don’t know what you’re doing, these repairs can quickly spiral out of control and cost you both time and […]
6 Proven Tips to Get Your Car to a Million Miles
Why Pay New Car Prices When You Can Keep Your Old Ride Rolling? Here’s 6 Expert Tips to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle It’s quite common for modern cars to run well past 100,000, or even 200,000 miles. But what about a million? Any number of reasons can end a car’s life before the […]
Top 10 Must-Have Travel Tools
You never know what mishaps might happen on the road. Be prepared, and never leave home without these tools. Road trip season is finally here. Many of us are hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation, perhaps our first in a long time. While you’re packing, here are 10 travel tools you should include. All […]
Top 10 Best OBD2 Apps for 2022 for iPhone and Android
There are hundreds of apps available for both iPhone and Android that can help you better understand and care for your car. But if you’re looking for an intuitive, easy-to-use app that lets you view live OBD2 data, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and much more, then these are the best OBD2 apps of […]
