Q: I have a 2011 Honda Odyssey with a little more than 100,000 miles. Occasionally, if I go through a puddle, the car momentarily stalls and the "check battery/charging system" prompt shows on the dash. After a few seconds it goes away, and the car runs fine. Needless to say, my mechanic, who is ex

What keeps the lights on and the music playing in your car? It might not be what you think...Your vehicle's alternator is a wonderful piece of engineering that does a lot more than you might realize. For example, many people don't know that the alternator is the heavy lifter while the vehicl

Q: I have a Nissan pick-up truck and the alternator is not working. I checked for a few obvious things and replaced the alternator with a rebuilt unit from the local parts store. The truck is better but the voltage drops to about 11.5 volts after it runs for a while.I have owned this truck for many

The Beech 60-series piston twin has head-turning ramp appeal, sturdy Beechcraft build quality and pleasant handling. Bring your A-game to the cockpit and your checkbook to the shop.Moving up out of a Baron or even a Bonanza, buyers might eyeball the Beech Duke. A step below the King Air, this good-l

2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT Auto LT AutoGet the Most for your Money at Roberts Motors! This vehicle is a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT Auto, boasting an impressive 88,770 miles driven. It is equipped with a FWD 1.4L Turbo I4 153hp 177ft. lbs. engine and Turbocharged capabilities, as well as an exterior color

While the 2023 BMW F 850 GS may have the same engine as the 750 GS, the name refers more to trim level and mission than anything else.  BMW’s 2023 motorcycle lineup doesn’t follow the model name equates to engine sizes so a separate model review is necessary.  The 853 cc engine has 90 horsepow

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe (JL) returns for the 2023 model year. It continues to feature a turbocharged 2.0-liter (GME-T4) inline-four-cylinder integrated with two electric motors, and a 400-volt battery pack, delivering 21 miles of all-electric range, 49 MPGe, instant t

After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile You wi

© 2023 Power Automedia. All rights reserved.It’s no secret that LS swaps have dominated the muscle car, hot rod, and resto-mod market for years, and as such, fitting that modern LS- or LT-based power plant into your ride is easier than ever. These modern engines offer all their power and pe

© 2023 Power Automedia. All rights reserved.One of the common debates among racers, largely bracket and drag-and-drive competitors, revolves around the charging system and storage devices (aka, the battery) that supply the power to the cars’ vital components. This includes whether or not to us