So, you’ve got this trusty steed in your driveway—your car. It’s been through thick and thin with you: late-night fast-food runs, road trips with friends, and maybe even a little fender bender or two.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Generally speaking, most automatic transmissions can take a beating, and will last many hundreds of thousands of miles, but that doesn't mean they are invincible. Much like any other part of your car, ...