It’s incredible how a car window can roll up and down with the push of a button while making it extremely difficult to use your hand. The mechanics around it are both intricate and rewarding. A brief YouTube video titled “The fascinating engineering behind your car window!” demonstrates how this hidden engineering technique works. The video shows that a simple crank and gear arrangement facilitates the easy up-and-down motion. The window is raised or lowered as it rotates. Video Source A crank and gear arrangement has been repurposed into a scissor mechanism for ease of use. Additionally, a pivot spring has been used to support the scissor mechanism, preventing the…

The process of buying a car is no easy one, and if you have a good idea of what new model you want, you will more than likely find yourself at the new car dealer. It can be hard to know the ins and outs of car lot etiquette, especially when it’s your first time purchasing a vehicle. Besides all of the financial elements that go into buying a car, you will also do test drives and consider competitors. Video Source In order for you to get the most for your money on the car lot, this video shares several things you should never share during the buying process. Obviously,…

If you are not auto-savvy, you may not have any idea how to tell if you need a tire alignment. Luckily, if you are unsure, a local car repair shop will be able to take a look at your car for you. There are some signs you may be able to notice yourself that indicate you need a tire alignment. Video Source keep reading to find out what signs you should look for. The first sign you need a tire alignment is if there is scalloped wear on the inside or outside of your tires. Your tires should wear evenly when your alignment is correct, so if you see uneven…

Your car is an important part of your life. It takes you where you want to go. Most of us use our car at least several times a day. We use it through the snow and heat. Thankfully, most cars have heating and ac to deal with such conditions. Video Source However, sometimes your car’s AC may stop working and only blow hot air. This is the last thing you want in the dead of summer. One option is taking the car into an auto ac repair service. However, you could also attempt to fix it yourself. In this video, you will learn about how to fix one of the…