It’s not my nature to complain—well, I guess maybe it is—but this has not been the kindest summer for convertible owners in our corner of the world. At one point, I think we were all taken by surprise ...

I don’t know who handles advertising for Volvo Cars these days, but if I did, I’d offer them a suggestion. Forget about the winding roads through the mountains, or the glass-and-steel houses set in a ...

James D. Halderman is an ASE-certified master technician, a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the author of 12 textbooks. Submit your automotive care questions to Halderman via e-mail ...