Door latches come in a variety of styles and types, and are probably more versatile than you might think. They’re most commonly seen on backyard fence gates, toolshed doors, and barns, but they can ...

Q: I have a patio door handle that is all screwed up. The thing hardly even locks anymore. Can I repair the lock, or do I have to buy a new one? A: It depends. It’s cheaper to repair it, but you ...

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While it's true that our cherished classic trucks were built when things were meant to last there's a limit to the service life of any mechanical part. As an example, can you guess how many times the ...

Kiekert AG, the German supplier of door latches and locking systems, has developed a technology to solve the age-old problem of door dents. Kiekert's system, marketed as i-protect, uses sensors to ...

Ask just about any street rodder what's so special about the early cars and more than likely the reply will be that vintage vehicles have more style, more character, and more appeal than contemporary ...

Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly. The issue, affecting some 830,000 vehicles, centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could ...

Ford is recalling about 390,000 cars because the doors may not latch properly and could open while the cars are in motion. The recall covers certain Ford Fiestas, Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZ cars ...

A failure to design and manufacture high-quality door latches has triggered another major recall at Ford, this time involving the most popular vehicle in the U.S. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker ...