David Traver Adolphus
Commerce Editor After completing a degree project in automotive design, Dave wrote and photographed for almost a decade in print car magazines (remember those?), before transitioning to digital. He now subjects a series of old high-performance cars to the roads and weather in Vermont and wonders why they're always expensively broken. Please stop when you see him crawling under one on the side of the road.David's Recent Reviews
The Best 5th Wheel Hitch for Heavy-Duty Towing
A 5th wheel hitch is a big investment that can dramatically expand your towing capacity. Find out more about how they work, what to look for, tips, and the best 5th wheel hitches available.
The Best Headlight Restoration Kits
Headlight restoration kits are easy to use and they’re much cheaper than going to a professional, or replacing the headlight housing entirely.
The AutoGuide Headlight Restoration Kit Restore-Off
We tested the four most popular headlight restoration kits head-to-head on our project car, and chose the winners (and losers).
The Best Car Floor Mats to Protect Your Carpet
Car floor mats are the best way to protect your car’s carpets. There’s one for every budget and need.
DeWalt 1,000-lbs.ft. High Torque Cordless Impact Revealed
The new DeWalt DCF900 series High-Torque 1/2-inch cordless impact promises to be the most powerful on the market.
The Best Running Boards, Nerf Bars, and Side Steps
Running boards make it easier to get in and out of your big truck or SUV.
First New Tire Plant in 70 Years Opens in Akron
Bridgestone builds on a multi-year, multi-million dollar commitment with a new factory for IndyCar tires, and a new test track.
McCulloch Steamer Test and Review
We bought and tested the top selling McCullough steam cleaner on Amazon to see if it was as good as the reviews said, and how well a steamer works for cleaning cars.
The AutoGuide Guide to How To Buy a Car
AutoGuide walks you through the car-buying process with expert tips and advice on credit, financing, dealerships, the test drive, and more.
GooLoo GT3000 Battery Jump Starter Test and Review
We test a popular 3,000 amp jump starter on three wildly different engines, and spend a couple of months living with it. We like it, but with a few reservations that may or may not matter to you.
Shop Favorite: GEARWRENCH Ratcheting Bearing Puller Test and Review
When you need a puller set, you really need one. It’s the best way to get off bearings, bushings, gears, and anything else that’s pressed on.
Make A Wish for a 650hp Lingenfelter Corvette LS Engine
Support Make-A-Wish and get a shot at taking home a 650hp Lingenfelter Corvette 427 LS engine.
David's Recent News Posts
US Legalizes Adaptive Headlights That Won’t Blind Other Drivers
On February 1, 2022, the Deputy Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Steven S. Cliff, signed Regulation Identifier Number 2127-AL83. That’s a lot of bureaucracy for something that’s going to change the way we drive at night forever, because RIN 2127-AL83 makes adaptive headlights legal. The 327 page document, which was published on February 15, is…
Harbor Freight Recall Affects a Half Million Pittsburgh Garage Stools
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that retailer Harbor Freight is recalling approximately 478,800 garage stools. The collar under the seat which attaches it to the pillar can break, which can send you, and your head, backwards into the floor. According to the CPSC, The swivel seats are red with a 15 to 20-inch pneumatic…