January 13, 2022
The ‘alphabet soup’ of today’s automotive model names borders on the impossible to comprehend, a trend I’ve...
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About
With over 30 years of experience working on cars Product Training Director Richard Reina is known around the office as one of our technical experts & true a "car guy". His interest began, in his own words, "at the age of two when his dad taught him the difference between a Chevy and a Ford. Since then it's been cars all the time." As an avid enthusiast of just about all things with a motor Richard can answer just about any question related to vehicle maintenance, repair, or restoration & is a trivia expert in motor history. Stay up on all of Richard's guides & articles here or on LinkedIn.
Articles by Richard R
January 05, 2022
At CARiD, we have featured many stories in our Guides and Articles section which provide step-by-step instructions...
January 04, 2022
Throughout my years in the collector car hobby, time and again I’ve heard friends and acquaintances say “the...
December 06, 2021
Did you know that for the first 40 years of the automobile’s existence, all cars had manual transmissions? The...
December 01, 2021
Hertz and Tesla recently announced a deal that shook the rental car world: Hertz, coming out of bankruptcy with new...
November 24, 2021
It’s a fact that sooner or later, a car’s battery will die, even in the most reliable of vehicles. When that...
November 18, 2021
I had the good fortune to drive a new Acura Integra as a company car. “My” Integra had a DOHC engine, 4-wheel...
November 10, 2021
Do you need a present for someone who is passionate about their ride? Selecting an ideal holiday gift for them can be...
October 04, 2021
How often do you toot your own horn? (Your car's that is.) It's supposed to be there for emergency use; so when the...
September 20, 2021
It can happen to the fanciest of cars: you approach your car, having already unlocked the doors with your remote key...
August 30, 2021
A tonneau cover is one of the most useful accessories you can buy for your pickup truck. Tonneau covers provide...
August 27, 2021
For a number of reasons, many modern cars sadly are not equipped with a factory spare wheel and tire. Blame it on...
August 20, 2021
At CARiD, we are constantly encouraging car owners to take on more DIY (Do-It-Yourself) tasks, as a way to save...
August 17, 2021
About overlanding, it's been said that we travel the trails, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel them, next,...
August 12, 2021
In today's world, saving money wherever possible has become essential. But it's important not to lose sight of the...
July 28, 2021
Since time began, camping outdoors has had a strong allure. Once a necessity, it's now a rejuvenating way to get back...