CarStuff

Everyone knows that cars need oil changes, usually every 3,000 miles. But what if we didn't change our oil? Listen in and learn more about the necessity of oil changes -- and the possibility of 'lifetime' oil -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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This podcast takes a look at rat rods, classic cars that are cobbled together with mismatched parts. They're mean, fast and unlike any classic car you've ever seen. Learn more about rat rods in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Hypermiling is a combination of driving techniques designed to increase a car's fuel efficiency. Some of these practices are common sense -- but do others go too far? Listen in and learn more about hypermiling in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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From fender skirts to onboard record players, auto manufacturers have added a multitude of features in the continual quest to outsell competitors. Tune in to learn more about past auto trends in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Lemon laws give consumers the right to return defective, problematic cars. However, these laws vary from one state to the next. Tune in and learn more about lemon laws in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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In the infancy of the automobile age, competitors from several nations embarked on what remains one of the longest, most arduous races in history. Learn more about the Great Race in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Celebrities must consider every public appearance a statement of character -- as a result, a celebrity's vehicle is chosen as an extension of personality and a status symbol. Learn more about celebrity autos in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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With the recent bail-out, US car companies have re-evaluated their approach to manufacturing, marketing and research. Learn more about the possible changes these manufacturers might implement in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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When a car owner defaults on a car loan, the vehicle can be repossessed and returned to the creditors. Learn more about the techniques and equipment used by repo agents in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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For the most part, cars have several common design components -- two headlights, for example, or four wheels -- but why is that? Tune in and learn more about the stories and science behind basic car design in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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