As a lifelong car enthusiast who’s spent countless hours elbow-deep in engine bays and undercarriages, I know there’s nothing more frustrating than a busted passenger side mirror. Whether it’s cracked, loose, or completely shattered from a rogue shopping cart, replacing…
One repair I see many DIY car owners worry about is dealing with a damaged or loose side mirror. The glass itself is fragile, and the last thing you want is to crack it while trying to fix or replace…
If you’ve ever crunched into a parking spot a little too tight and heard that dreaded crack on your driver’s side mirror, you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I can count—back when I was wrenching on my…
I’ve seen it happen more times than I can count: you come out of the grocery store, and your car’s side mirror is dangling by the wires after someone brushed past it—or maybe it just got loose over time. It…
Sticking an interior rearview mirror back onto a car windshield is one of those little fixes that looks tricky but is actually pretty straightforward if you use the right method. I’ve had plenty of drivers come into my garage asking…
Headlight flickering is one of those problems that can drive you crazy—literally. You’re driving at night, and suddenly your headlights start blinking or dimming like a faulty flashlight. Not only is it distracting, but it’s also dangerous because it reduces…
If your car headlights have turned cloudy or yellowed over time, you’ve probably noticed how much it affects nighttime visibility. A simple, budget-friendly way to restore them is using baking soda—a household item that works surprisingly well on oxidation and…
A broken side mirror isn’t just an eyesore—it’s a serious safety hazard. Driving with a cracked or missing mirror can make lane changes risky, and in many states, it’s illegal. I’ve replaced plenty of side mirrors in my garage, and…
Even after putting in brand-new bulbs, have you ever noticed your headlights still look disappointingly dim? You’re not the only one asking, “Why are my headlights so dim even with new bulbs?” It’s a question I hear from car owners…
Driving down a dark road with a burnt-out headlight is a hassle I’ve faced more times than I’d like to admit. Whether it’s a dim beam struggling to cut through the fog or a completely dead bulb leaving you squinting,…