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Does anyone know if such a thing exists? I've always been pleased with my unit but don't like the fact that I do not have a dedicated case to keep it in.

I am looking for an impact wrench to do light-duty work on my car, specifically the removal of lug nuts when it comes to doing tire rotations. Does anyone have a recommendation for a unit that will be used at most two to four times a year?

I have a question about using jackstands on my vehicle. I would like to know where is an appropriate place to put the actual jackstand. Could I place it near the pinch weld where the owners manual recommends using a jack? I would preferably like to do this as I do not feel comfortable going...

With the warm weather today I was able to finally clean out the inside of one of my cars. As you can see, this winter has wreaked havoc on the interior carpeting. The use of salt and sand on the roads has stained the floor mats with the all-too-familiar chalkiness known to those of us who live...

I have narrowed down the selection of new tires for my vehicle to two choices: BF Goodrich Traction T/A Further Information Continental ContiExtreme Contact Further Information I have selected these two based on price and the fact that I am looking for all-season tires with a...

I am absolutely in love with Z-16! I have applied several coats over the past few weeks and this is the result. This product is very durable, and gives a great level of shine and gloss. After being disappointed with other tire dressings in the past, I can finally say that Z-16 is now my #1...

Here are some close-up reflection shots of Blitz Wax on my car. Underneath I have Klasse AIO with 3 layers of SG.

Prestone De-Icer Washer Fluid As many of you might know, I was having problems recently concerning the washer fluid in my vehicle. I made the mistake of buying the cheap âہ“blueâ€Â� fluid and putting it in my car for the winter. As soon as the frigid temperatures...

I was wondering, where on the rear of my car would it be recommended to use a jackstand when I take off the wheel? I was thinking possibly the suspension point (the point on the left with the "white paint" next to the bolt) or the long "bar" running across the rear from wheel to wheel. I would...

I posted recently about a problem with my floor jack not being 100% compatible with the underbody of my car. Well, from a suggestion by Brad B., I bought a hockey puck and used it on the end of my jack. My problem is now fixed and I love my new floor jack! Thank you Brad B.! :xyxthumbs...

I hope this doesn't seem too off-topic, but I have always wondered about the company behind Zaino. I remember for a long time that they were always referred to as "Zaino Brothers" when someone asked who manufactured Zaino. This seems somewhat of a misnomer as the operation, as far as I can...

As many of you may know, I posted recently about how I wanted to do a tire rotation on my vehicle. The problem was, however, that my lug nuts were on way too tight and I could not remove them with the factory included lug nut wrench. At that time, I was experiencing much disappointment. :(...

Please don't laugh, but I was wondering if it would be reasonable to use a bicycle hand pump as a way to add air to my tires? I'm only asking as I have one in my garage and thought it would be convenient to use rather than having to drive down to the service station and mess with the machine...

I am experiencing a problem concerning my washer fluid in cold temperatures. When the outside temperature drops below freezing, my "blue" washer fluid is freezing in the reservoir and won't even come out of the nozzles located on the hood. This is creating a hazard that I am looking to fix...

I recently bought a hydraulic floor jack to rotate my tires and detail the undercarriage. It is the one in this picture: I am looking for a small "plate" to attach to the end of the jack so it will be easier to lift the vehicle from the side. The best way to describe this is from...