You might be familiar with that clanging, scraping sound when your car goes over a bump or reaches the bottom of the hill. Or maybe you're one of the lucky (unlucky?) ones to see those sparks when the ...

Dear Tom, I own a ’99 Ford Taurus. It’s so loud that it sounds like a truck. Do I need a new muffler? If I have to fix it, can I repair it myself? What happens if I don’t fix it immediately? Joe from ...

When you’ve driven your car for a long time, you probably know what it usually sounds like and can recognize something odd. Rattling sounds coming when you go on unpaved roads, accelerate, or even ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Buying a car can be great fun, but no matter how good your new vehicle is, there is always room for improvement. Most car and truck manufacturers leave room for us normal people to improve, or ruin ...

Mazda has a neat idea for what is basically a CO2 diaper that could be part of combustion-engine exhaust systems.

Car exhaust smoke can come in various different colours and thicknesses, all of which can be an indication of your engine's overall health and what’s going on under the bonnet. Car exhaust smoke can ...