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Car Warranty: Can You Do Maintenance Yourself?
Receipts for oil and parts are useful but don't always save you: in a serious dispute, a technical investigation can be decisive.
Engine "knocked" after sale: who pays for repairs?
When a buyer can really terminate the contract and why one phrase in the sales contract doesn't always protect the seller
"Atom" goes into production: can the market accept its price?
A price of almost 4 million rubles, a compact body, and a large battery: we analyze the problems the Russian electric car faces as it goes on sale.
How an electric car became the first in history to reach 105 km/h
In 1899, the battery proved faster than gasoline, and Jenatzy's record held for almost three years
The main mistake when loading a trailer that is dangerous at speed
Heavy load at the rear of the trailer unloads the rear axle of the car and can cause swaying
Why Soviet trucks had wooden bodies
Ease of repair, lighter weight, and metal savings made the material a rational choice
Up to 7 years for a scooter: where does a toy end and a moped begin?
A 71-year-old woman hit another pensioner, an expert recognized the vehicle as a moped, and the case went to court
Why NASCAR drives left and why cars push each other
On the fastest ovals, power is deliberately limited, turning the race into a fierce battle for every meter of the track
No OSAGO - No Debt Discharge Through Bankruptcy
The Supreme Court left the driver with debt after an uninsured accident
Turn signals on mirrors: fashion or real safety?
The location of the side repeater affects its visibility for drivers in adjacent lanes, especially when changing lanes
Electronic Handbrake: How It Works and What Breaks Down
Understanding how EPB is designed and why it's too early to write off the simple mechanical lever
Vehicle Inspection in the USA: Why It Was Abolished in Many States
Rusty pickups, unauthorized tuning, and police instead of inspectors: how car control is organized in America
Car will float with parking: an unusual solution from Japan
A simple structure made of waterproof foam and steel posts allows a car to survive sudden flooding above water
Why the entire C-segment is called "Golf"
How Volkswagen became the benchmark, Focus almost took the lead, and why crossovers are now displacing hatchbacks
Which luxury brand lasts the longest: Lexus, BMW, or Mercedes?
iSeeCars study revealed a huge gap in the probability of reaching 400,000 kilometers
Why Toyota's e-CVT is Not Like a Regular CVT
No familiar shifts: understanding why a Japanese hybrid accelerates completely differently from a car with a conventional automatic transmission
Supreme Court explains controversial overtaking rules
The sign is more important than the markings, "train" overtaking is not prohibited, and a dashcam can be the main evidence in court
Why the Russian 7-speed automatic transmission never went into mass production
The FT-703 appeared on a real Kalina, but it never reached mass production
Why the engine chokes during acceleration
Sometimes the cause of misfires is eliminated in a few minutes, but some malfunctions can lead to expensive repairs
Diesel in Russia: Why Demand Continues to Fall
Experts explained why a surplus of fuel does not lead to an increase in the number of diesel passenger cars
PHEVs turned out to be dirtier: what real-world operation showed
ICCT study revealed a significant gap between laboratory figures and real-world emissions
Pascal's Law: How a Car's Brake System Works
From pedal to pads: how hydraulics help stop a multi-ton car
DSG: Which VAG Gearboxes Are Truly to Be Feared?
From DQ200 with dry clutch to DL800 with 1000 Nm: understanding Volkswagen Group's robotic gearboxes
Why short trips are worse for your car than they seem
A few kilometers to the store or work seem harmless, but for a car, this mode of operation has its consequences
DPF, EGR, and AdBlue: Remove or Repair?
When is factory system restoration justified, and when does repair become economically senseless?
7 signs of a faulty turbocharger
What you can check yourself and why only a service center can make a final diagnosis
Blue tractor: where did the main color of Soviet machinery come from?
The coloring became practically a calling card, but the reason was not only tradition
Air Recirculation: Benefits, Risks, and Usage Rules
How the mode works, why it reduces the load on the climate system, and why it's dangerous during long trips
Why you shouldn't "pump" the brakes on a car with ABS
The old "press-release" rule no longer works: modern electronics do the same thing much faster and more accurately
Car discount, tax, and OSAGO: who is eligible for benefits
Most subsidies are designed for specific categories of citizens, but one of them is available to almost any driver