Many manufacturers began fitting hood prop rods to their vehicles in the 1970s. These spindly metal rods were used in conjunction with simple stamped-steel hood hinges to replace the bulky compound ...

Of all the parts you can modify on a Corvette—and there are many—the hatch strut braces are pretty low in terms of priority. They’re rarely seen, and modifying them is arguably not all that important.

Ask any late-model Mustang owner what their number one gripe is about working under their hood—be it detailing or general service work—and they'll tell you it is Ford's low-buck answer to holding ...

Q: I just had my car serviced and was told I need new struts. It’s a 2014 Honda Accord with 47,000 miles. The man pushed me very strongly saying it’s a “safety concern” and I should have them done ...

Q I just returned from buying new tires and my head is spinning with the different terms they rattled off, telling me what I needed for my car or might need soon. Can you clear the air for me on ...

Objective: Review real-world incidents of firefighter injuries due to failure of energy-absorbing bumper struts and compressed gas hood struts during vehicle fires Task: Establish procedural ...