An engine won't start due to a faulty thermostat. Engines function within a 195 to 220-degree range. If too cold, starting is affected. If too hot, the engine shuts down. Drivers expect a faulty...

This 2021 paper in PLoS One explains the workings of a start-stop system. The system kicks in when the engine idles. It stops the engine. The mechanism will start the engine once you show an intent...

Technology has changed. On the one hand, you can run a VW’s functions with the press of a button on a screen as opposed to turning unwieldy knobs. On the other hand, modern infotainment systems use...

Dipped beams are more heavily regulated than people think. Consider this guide detailing Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations (1989) in the UK. It goes so far as to mention the minimum distance between...

Headlights are a security tool. A University of Leeds paper (White Rose University Consortium) looking at the effect of lighting conditions on a driver’s perception found that headlights made it...

The first car clock was no different from a pocket watch. It was made by conventional clock manufacturers. Classic Car Clock has pictures of the Waltham Automobile Clock. You could only trust it to...