My Car Quest

January 6, 2025

How Long Should Soreness Last After a Car Accident?

Soreness after a car accident is a common experience, as the body absorbs the impact and may be jolted or strained in unexpected ways. The duration of soreness can vary significantly based on the severity of the accident and an individual's physical … [Read more...]

The Piranha Kit Car By AMT

From the My Car Quest Wayback Machine (March 2015) we see a kid's fantasy come to life (at least one of my fantasies) - a really cool full size functioning car that was also a model kit that we could buy and build. The Piranha was featured in one of … [Read more...]

The 2024 SCM Pocket Price Guide Has Changed…

...and not for the better... by Mike Gulett - Regular readers of My Car Quest know that I celebrate the new issue of the Sports Car Market Pocket Price Guide around this time every year. But last year under the new Editor-in-Chief, Jeff … [Read more...]

Are Car Club Memberships Actually Worth the Time and Money?

Have you ever been to one of those locally organized car events within your town or surrounding area? Maybe it’s a small cruise or car show showing off some nice old-school classic cars? Have you been out driving on the highway you’ve spotted a whole … [Read more...]

The Story of a Painting: Porsche 550 Spyder

by Wallace Wyss - In SoCal, blessed by good weather, there are dozens of car events each weekend. As a chronicler of cars of the past, I like to pick one event to go to. Sometimes it is the cars that draw me. Other times it's the setting and … [Read more...]

How Do Locking Lug Nuts Work?

Locking lug nuts are becoming more and more common as new vehicles make theft prevention features that were once optional a part of their standard design. If you are looking to do DIY auto repair or to make your own performance upgrades, you need to … [Read more...]