The day will come when trucks no longer have hood latches. Where the latch was will be a sticker that says, “Do not open. No user-serviceable parts inside.” Until then, we will still have electrical ...

Electrics is one aspect of truck repair where a little bit of knowledge can be more harmful than helpful. Electrical troubles don’t always present in a way that intuitively leads to the root of the ...

It seems that I am finally reaping what I sowed after investing in a 2010 Volkswagen (VW) GTI two years ago. Most other people would put the money in some stock account or in a retirement fund, but ...

I'm an electrical tech at a Chrysler dealer. Occasionally I get vehicles in for antenna and radio reception concerns. Usually this just means replacing the entire antenna with the cable, but for some ...

Maxi-Seal Harness Systems, a subsidiary of Peterson Manufacturing, designed its Defender modular harness/lighting system to protect trailer wiring from corrosion. The Defender system features robust ...

This is the primary cause of trailer-light problems. Symptoms include flickering, fast-blinking, dimness, intermittent operation (often when a trailer ball is used for a ground), and complete failure.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Replacing a broken taillight on my trailer reminded me of just how much I like solder ...