Side Collision Crumple Zone

Although front and rear collisions are more common, what if you were hit from the side? Dave Redinger examines the safety features of your car that will protect you if you're ever in an accident like this.

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Rear Spoiler

Feeling spoiled? Dave Redinger explains how a spoiler works, and even though they may look sporty, most of the time they are purely decorative as opposed to truly functional.

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Brake System Elements and Wear

Dave Redinger's pet peeve? Not taking care of your car, especially your brakes. Take a look at what could happen to your brakes if you choose to neglect them, and what could've started as a $90 job could balloon in to thousands.

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Rear Collision Crumple Zone

What you think is your bumper isn't. Dave Redinger explains what your bumper actually is and how it works to save your life in a rear-end collision.

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Heater Settings

It's the winter and you're desperately trying to get the right settings to clear your windshield and stay warm. Dave Redinger reveals the best settings to keep your car's heaters set at.

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Proper Vehicle Shutdown

It's winter, you get home, and you just want to be inside where it's warm. First though, you have to make sure your car is prepped to stay outside. Dave Redinger explains some easy tips and tricks on how to get your car ready for a night outside.

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Front End Collision Crumple Zone

How does your car react if you're in a front end collision? Dave Redinger explains under what circumstances your airbag will activate and how your car is designed to crumple around you to protect you.

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On Board Display Check Engine Light: Part 2

If you can find out what the error code is on your car's dashboard console, Dave Redinger explains how to find out what it means, so when you take your car in to your mechanic you'll have a better understanding of what's wrong.

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Dent Repair

How does your mechanic fix that dent in your car? Dave Redinger takes us through exactly how it's done from start to finish, making it look as good as new again.

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Cooling System

Have you ever wondered how your car keeps cool? Dave Redinger takes a look at the cooling system of your vehicle.

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Engine Oil

Dave Redinger goes over how to perform an oil check on your car, what to look for and what you should know so you can do it yourself.

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Checking Fluids

Thinking about heading out on a long drive? Dave Redinger shows how to check the fluids in your car's engine before you do.

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Air Filter

How can you save fuel and money? By having a clean air filter. Dave Redinger shows how to clean your car's air filter and why you should keep it clean all the time.

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Rust

What happens if your car has rust? Why does your car rust? Dave Redinger explains how you can maintain your car to prevent it from rusting.

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Brake Rotors

Find out why your front brakes differ from the back ones and how they work to slow your car down.

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Brake System Elements and Wear

Dave Redinger's pet peeve? Not taking care of your car, especially your brakes. Take a look at what could happen to your brakes if you choose to neglect them, and what could've started as a $90 job could balloon in to thousands.

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