About Us
Welcome to Driving Diary — where horsepower meets honest opinions, socket wrenches outshine marketing fluff, and yes, we believe duct tape can fix almost anything (except bad advice).
We’re a team of gearheads, grease monkeys, and garage philosophers who decided it was time to cut through the clutter of clickbait car content. Whether you’re trying to figure out which jack stand won’t crush your hopes (or your car), or wondering if that shiny new engine additive is just snake oil in a bottle — we’re here to steer you straight.
Why We Do What We Do
Let’s face it — the internet is overflowing with car product reviews written by people who couldn’t tell a torque wrench from a turkey baster. At Driving Diary, we’re different. We live for the smell of fresh oil and the thrill of a perfectly timed downshift. Helping fellow enthusiasts find the right gear, tools, and tips? That’s just our kind of fun.
We don’t just recommend products — we interrogate them. If it breaks too soon, doesn’t do the job, or makes us question our life choices, we won’t sugarcoat it.
How We Review (AKA: The Glovebox Truth)
We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t fall for flashy branding. Every review is grounded in hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and a touch of obsessive curiosity. We test things, take them apart, sometimes break them (intentionally, we swear), and always tell you the truth — no corporate strings attached.
Think of us as the friend who won’t let you buy a flimsy torque wrench just because it’s on sale — even if you try to justify it with “but it’s red and shiny.”
Learn As You Go (Without the Embarrassment)
Just getting started with car maintenance? Awesome. Already a seasoned driveway mechanic? Even better. Either way, we’ve got how-tos, hacks, and step-by-step guides to make sure you don’t end up with “extra” bolts after a brake job.
From oil changes to engine swaps, car cleaning to tool hoarding — we’ve got your back and your undercarriage.
Meet the Crew
Behind the curtain is a band of misfits: engineers who can recite torque specs in their sleep, DIYers who’ve learned the hard way (so you don’t have to), and reviewers who care more about stopping distance than buzzwords.
We write like we talk: plain, practical, and with a little fuel-injected humor.
Want to be part of the ride? Stick around. Driving Diary isn’t just a blog — it’s a pit stop for people who love their cars and want the truth, with a few laughs along the way.
We’re a team of gearheads, grease monkeys, and garage philosophers who decided it was time to cut through the clutter of clickbait car content. Whether you’re trying to figure out which jack stand won’t crush your hopes (or your car), or wondering if that shiny new engine additive is just snake oil in a bottle — we’re here to steer you straight.
Why We Do What We Do
Let’s face it — the internet is overflowing with car product reviews written by people who couldn’t tell a torque wrench from a turkey baster. At Driving Diary, we’re different. We live for the smell of fresh oil and the thrill of a perfectly timed downshift. Helping fellow enthusiasts find the right gear, tools, and tips? That’s just our kind of fun.
We don’t just recommend products — we interrogate them. If it breaks too soon, doesn’t do the job, or makes us question our life choices, we won’t sugarcoat it.
How We Review (AKA: The Glovebox Truth)
We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t fall for flashy branding. Every review is grounded in hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and a touch of obsessive curiosity. We test things, take them apart, sometimes break them (intentionally, we swear), and always tell you the truth — no corporate strings attached.
Think of us as the friend who won’t let you buy a flimsy torque wrench just because it’s on sale — even if you try to justify it with “but it’s red and shiny.”
Learn As You Go (Without the Embarrassment)
Just getting started with car maintenance? Awesome. Already a seasoned driveway mechanic? Even better. Either way, we’ve got how-tos, hacks, and step-by-step guides to make sure you don’t end up with “extra” bolts after a brake job.
From oil changes to engine swaps, car cleaning to tool hoarding — we’ve got your back and your undercarriage.
Meet the Crew
Behind the curtain is a band of misfits: engineers who can recite torque specs in their sleep, DIYers who’ve learned the hard way (so you don’t have to), and reviewers who care more about stopping distance than buzzwords.
We write like we talk: plain, practical, and with a little fuel-injected humor.
Want to be part of the ride? Stick around. Driving Diary isn’t just a blog — it’s a pit stop for people who love their cars and want the truth, with a few laughs along the way.
Editorial Team
They drive it, break it, fix it, and write it so you don’t have to guess what works.
Jake Callahan
Editor-in-Chief
Tasha Moreno
Senior Editor