J. Clarke articles

So you’ve got the gloves, maybe a socket set, and the faint hope that the car will cooperate. Good start—but if you’re serious about wrenching in your own space, you’ll want a full toolkit worthy of the task. These 20 tools are the backbone of a DIY garage: safety gear, precision measuring, brute-force muscle, and everything in between. Ready your grease rag, click open your YouTube video, and let’s dive.

You’ve probably walked outside, spotted a dark little blot under your car, and thought, “Huh. That wasn’t there last week”. Maybe you wiped it up, maybe you ignored it, or maybe you made the classic mistake of sniffing it like some kind of driveway sommelier. But here you are now, wondering whether that weekly drip is just a harmless quirk or your engine’s cry for help. Spoiler: your engine never cries for fun.

Cars love to give little hints when something’s wrong—some subtle, some not-so-subtle, and some that feel like your vehicle is yelling at you from under the hood. The trick is actually paying attention before those small clues turn into big, wallet-draining disasters. Below are ten signs your car needs help ASAP, what each one actually means and what could happen if you pretend you didn’t see (or hear or smell) it.

It’s a sickening moment—you hear the scrape, see the paint transfer, and instantly feel your heartbeat slide into your stomach. You check the damage, look around for the owner, and when no one appears, you do the responsible thing: you leave a note. Then, as the hours and days pass without any response, your relief slowly shifts into worry. Did you miss a step? Are you still liable? Fortunately, the law is much more straightforward than your imagination. Once you understand what you’re responsible for and what might happen next, the silence feels a lot less scary.

It looked like a concept car that escaped security—sleek nose, exposed pushrods, giant rear tires—and for a brief, neon-lit moment, it convinced America that a factory-built hot rod could be a thing. Then reality knocked, asked where the V8 was, and the Prowler kind of shrugged.

You’re at the pump, half-distracted, and grab the wrong handle. Moments later, your stomach drops as you realize—you’ve just filled your gas car with diesel. Don’t panic! It’s not great, but it’s not the end of the world either. Here’s exactly what happens, what to do next, and how to make sure this mistake doesn’t destroy your engine—or your wallet.

Let’s face it—some motorcycle designs make you wonder if the engineers were inspired by dreams, nightmares, or a blender full of both. Over the decades, creative minds from around the world have turned two wheels into wild works of art that challenge everything we think we know about bikes. From bug-eyed electrics to hamburger Harleys, these machines push boundaries so far they practically need their own category.

Before the world got swept up in crossovers and SUVs, Mazda quietly built a sedan that dared to play in the luxury league. The Mazda Millenia—sleek, understated, and technologically ambitious—wasn’t just another plush commuter. It was a moonshot for Mazda, born from a canceled luxury brand and powered by one of the most fascinating engines ever fitted to a road car. Though it never earned the same prestige as a Lexus or Acura, the Millenia was proof that Mazda could build a luxury car ahead of its time.

It’s hard to imagine the roar of rebellion without picturing a line of Harley-Davidsons tearing down a sunburned highway—each one piloted by a leather-clad figure in red and white. The Hells Angels aren’t just a motorcycle club—they’re a cultural flashpoint where freedom, fear, and fascination collide. From their mysterious beginnings to their fiercely protected insignia, the Angels’ history is a long, loud ride through postwar America and beyond.