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Did You Know: AutoZone Will Loan You Tools For Free

There are plenty of reasons to visit AutoZone when you're working on your car, but one of the most useful is a service many DIYers still don't know about: Loan-A-Tool. The program lets customers borrow specialty automotive tools without ultimately…

You're Not Imagining It: Car Grilles Are Getting Bigger

There's a strange contradiction happening at the front of modern cars. Engines are getting more efficient, electric vehicles need less cooling than traditional gas-powered cars, and aerodynamics are more important than ever. Yet somehow, the grilles keep getting bigger. From…

The Dealership Isn’t Always The Best Place To Fix Your Car

Taking your car to the dealership can feel like entering a different financial universe. The same oil change, brake job, or diagnostic check that costs a few hundred dollars at an independent shop can suddenly become a much larger bill…

What Does 'Rev Matching' Actually Do?

If you've ever driven a manual car and dropped into a lower gear, you've probably felt that sudden jolt when you let the clutch out. That's what rev matching is designed to prevent. The technique sounds complicated, but the basic…

Is 100,000 Miles Still A Lot? Why Modern Cars Last Longer Than Ever

For decades, 100,000 miles has been treated as a psychological finish line for cars. See that number on a used-car listing, and it's easy to assume the vehicle is worn out, unreliable, or one major repair away from the junkyard.…

Bought A Used Car From CarMax? You May Be Able To Return It

Buying a used car can feel like a big commitment. Even after a test drive, it can take a few days of actually living with a vehicle to realize whether it's really the right choice. Maybe the SUV is too…

Lightning McQueen Isn't Based On The Car You Think He Is

Lightning McQueen may be one of the most recognizable race cars in movie history, but there's one question Cars fans have been asking since the character first appeared on screen: What kind of car is Lightning McQueen actually based on?…