Behind the Wheel (Page 7)

Towing Basics: Payload, Tongue Weight and Hitch Class

Towing looks simple until you realize how many weight limits are working against you at once. Exceed any of them

The cabin air filter cleans the air coming through your vents, and a clogged one means weak airflow, fogged windows

Most crashes aren't freak events; they're the predictable result of small lapses stacking up. Defensive driving

With a used electric car, the engine question becomes a battery question. The pack is the single most expensive component,

Tires wear unevenly because each corner of the car does a different job. Rotating them on a schedule spreads that

A dead battery is one of the most common roadside problems, and a jump-start fixes it in minutes if

The compact SUV has overtaken the sedan as the default family car, but the sedan still wins on several measures.

In a gas car, every time you brake you throw away energy as heat. Electric and hybrid cars claw some

Wiper blades are one of the cheapest safety upgrades on a car, and one of the most ignored. When rain

A professional interior detail can run over a hundred dollars, yet most of it is method and patience rather than

A glowing symbol on the dash can mean anything from a loose gas cap to an engine about to seize.

An e-bike can replace a surprising number of short car trips, but the market is crowded and the spec