Blown head gasket. To the uninitiated, it sounds like just another car repair term – an innocent phrase that might be mentioned alongside things like low tire pressure and warped rotors. The reality is that it’s a major car repair, one that can result in catastrophic engine damage if the early...

A money shift can be summed up pretty simply: it’s a shift gone wrong. Horribly wrong. Wrong enough that you’ll likely be coughing up big bucks in order to get your ride back to working order. That’s where the term originates from. Even though a money shift sounds like it could be the gear change...

As the key coupling in any manual-transmission car, the clutch is a pivotal component enabling smooth and easy gear changes. And because it’s subjected to the whims of your left foot, this simple friction disc is no stranger to abuse. Of all the various ways you can shorten the lifespan of a...

Despite their understated design, it’s still easy to spot an Audi in a crowd - just look for the four interlocking rings displayed prominently on the grille. This simple, unadorned logo is as synonymous with the brand as the three-pointed star is with another certain German automaker.  Some might...