The technology behind what powers a car is often confusing and complex. Our uneasy relationship with what goes on under the hood sparks this set of legends along.

Stranded motorist gets more than he bargained for when he asks for help push-starting his car.

Driver sets cruise control on his vehicle, then slips into the backseat for a nap.

The flavor of ice cream purchased by a driver affects his car's performance.

Handheld police radar unit inadvertently tracks a military aircraft on maneuvers.*

A pair of Arkansas rednecks are injured using a .22 caliber bullet in place of a burnt-out automobile fuse.

People shouldn't wear seat belts because they might not be able to escape their vehicles in car fires.

Car's bad performance is caused by the driver's hanging her purse on the choke lever.

Minister refueling his car from an unusual container attracts comment.

Using cruise control on wet roads can cause a driver to lose control of his vehicle.

Cars equipped with remote keyless entry systems can be unlocked via cell phone.

Adding acetone to gasoline in an effort to improve gas mileage is a good idea.

Dashboard gas pump icon tells which side the vehicle's fuel door is on.

Thieves armed with "code grabbers" gain access to your vehicle via copying the signal your remote key fob sends through the air.

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