Chris Tonn

Awarded the Silver Medal for Best Heritage Motorsports Story by Automotive Heritage Foundation (2021)
Published in Hagerty, AutoGuide, Family Handyman and Jalopnik
Edits the eBay Motors Blog
Writer and reviewer for The Truth About Cars
Classic car historian with bylines at multiple sites

Experience

Chris is an award-winning automotive journalist and historian. His work has appeared in Reader's Digest, Hagerty, The Truth About Cars, AutoGuide, Family Handyman and Jalopnik, and he was awarded the Silver Medal for Best Heritage Motorsports Story by the Automotive Heritage Foundation. Chris also has two decades of experience covering the home-improvement industry.

Education

University of Phoenix

BA, Business Management

Articles

13 Worst Car Tips Mechanics Have Ever Heard

There are countless self-styled experts who preach some truly terrible car repair advice. Here are the worst myths we've ever heard—and the facts to follow instead.

opening a car key fob to change the battery

How to Change the Battery in Your Car Key Fob

Like anything else relying on a battery, your car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Thankfully, these batteries are easy to replace.

The Problem with Hybrid Cars That No One Is Talking About

Hybrid cars are increasingly popular, as they will often save the driver a good bit of money in fuel costs. But there might be a hidden environmental impact to these popular vehicles.