CarMaintenance

Driving an Audi or Volkswagen vehicle over several years often introduces a minor yet frustrating issue during refueling visits: the rubber tether connecting the fuel filler cap to the fuel door snaps. Once the strap breaks, there is no secure place to hang the cap while fueling. Leaving it balanced precariously on the pump handle or letting it dangle against the car paintwork risks cosmetic scratches and dropping the cap. ...

It is never too late to start documenting everyday moments and vehicle upkeep. Today, I am logging the routine engine oil service for my car—a trusted companion that carries me across the country to client sites day in and day out. With frequent nationwide trips, keeping the car in top mechanical shape is essential. In the first half of this year alone, the car went through two oil changes as mileage accumulated rapidly. ...