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Wrench & Reason: Cars Explained

Wrench and Reason explains how modern cars--especially EVs--actually work so you can make smarter buying and ownership decisions without hype or confusion.

I’m a lifelong car enthusiast who believes you don’t need to be a mechanic to understand the technology in today’s vehicles or what’s truly worth paying for.

On this channel, I explain EV range reality, charging at home, drivetrains, driver-assist systems, and other modern car technologies in a clear, practical way — focused on how they affect real-world ownership.
If you’re deciding whether an EV fits your life, comparing modern cars, or just want to understand what you’re driving, you’re in the right place.

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7:29

Should We Even Compare EVs to Gas Cars?

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Shared 3 days ago

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6:16

Why Your EV Wants You to Charge Here (and Not There)

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Shared 1 week ago

9.5K views

9:22

Is Your Navigation App Actually Saving You Time?

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Shared 2 weeks ago

142 views

6:45

You Don't HAVE to Charge at Home to Own an EV

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Shared 1 month ago

4K views

8:52

The EV Road Trip Mistakes That Cost You Range

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Shared 1 month ago

455 views

9:01

Traffic (Not Just EVs) Is Faster

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Shared 1 month ago

38K views

9:22

Should You Skip The NEW EV?

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Shared 1 month ago

1.1K views

7:06

Modern Cars Change How Drivers See Behind Them

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Shared 1 month ago

573 views

9:34

Modern Cars Feel Less and Less Mechanical

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Shared 1 month ago

403 views

7:33

Your EV is Never Fully “Off”

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Shared 2 months ago

1.9K views

3:13

The Way Most People Brake Wastes EV Range

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Shared 2 months ago

5.4K views

4:26

Most People Make Using Their EV as a Home Battery Too Hard

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Shared 2 months ago

3.8K views

5:15

Using Your EV to Power Your Home Has a Hidden Tradeoff

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Shared 3 months ago

1.5K views

6:06

ONLY Charging Your EV at Night Is a Mistake

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Shared 3 months ago

5.4K views

7:34

You’re Charging Your EV More Than You Need To

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Shared 3 months ago

3.6K views

8:27

EV Range Doesn’t Mean What You Think

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Shared 3 months ago

4.9K views

9:08

Most People Buy More EV Charger Than They Need

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Shared 4 months ago

3.3K views

6:23

Used EV Buyers Focus on the Wrong Number

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Shared 4 months ago

4K views

7:30

Fast Charging Isn’t Ruining Your EV Battery

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Shared 4 months ago

4.9K views

7:35

Your Short EV Trips Are Distorting Your Efficiency

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Shared 4 months ago

7.4K views

7:41

Late Braking Is Wasting EV Range

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Shared 5 months ago

7.8K views

4:28

Gentle Accleration Is Wasting EV Range

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Shared 5 months ago

40K views

5:23

Peak Charging Speed Doesn’t Determine Charging Time

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Shared 5 months ago

6.4K views

7:16

Most EV Owners Download Charging Apps They’ll Never Use

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Shared 5 months ago

911 views

5:48

Short Winter Trips Destroy EV Efficiency

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Shared 5 months ago

941 views

5:40

What EV Range Numbers Actually Mean

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Shared 6 months ago

791 views

6:15

Keeping Up With Traffic Hurts EV Range (and What to Do About It)

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Shared 6 months ago

25K views

3:25

When an EV Fits Your Life — And When It Doesn’t

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Shared 6 months ago

850 views

7:48

Most People Overcomplicate Home EV Charging

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Shared 6 months ago

138K views

6:22

Cold Weather Kills EV Range

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Shared 7 months ago

40K views

6:32

Extended-Range EVs Explained: EV Driving Without the Anxiety

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Shared 7 months ago

10K views

5:56

Why EV Repairs Cost So Much (And Why Insurance Is Even Worse)

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Shared 7 months ago

775 views

6:07

Why People Pick The Wrong Hybrid

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Shared 7 months ago

381 views

6:18

When The Traction Control Light Is Normal

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Shared 7 months ago

1.5K views

8:17

What Is Lane Assist — and Can You Really Trust It?

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Shared 8 months ago

288 views

9:05

Range Matters Less Than Planning: What Really Limits EVs

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Shared 8 months ago

20K views

4:15

Why Cars Moved On From Manual Transmissions

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Shared 8 months ago

122 views

4:07

Are CVT Transmissions Really That Bad? Why Some Drivers Absolutely Hate Them

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Shared 8 months ago

166 views

4:29

How an Automatic Transmission Really Works (2025 Update)

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Shared 9 months ago

39 views

7:19

Dual-Clutch Transmissions: Faster Shifts or Future Flop?

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Shared 9 months ago

61 views

5:45

Direct Injection: The Good And The Bad

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Shared 9 months ago

53 views

5:58

Why Most SUV Buyers Don’t Expect This Tradeoff

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Shared 9 months ago

193 views

3:38

Why Most Car Buyers Choose the Wrong Car

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Shared 9 months ago

133 views