Maintenance
Car maintenance tips, with advice on do-it-yourself auto repairs to help keep your car looking like it just rolled off the lot. Learn how to give your car an oil change, fix car paint, install new accessories and replace your car battery and windshield—without the aid of a mechanic.
How to Get Rid of Salt Stains in Your Car
Now that the snow has melted, it's time to spring clean your ride—and that includes your car's carpeting and floor mats. Here's how to get rid of salt stains in your car.
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6 Reasons Your Car Horn Isn’t Working—And How to Fix It
The first step in repairing an inoperative car horn is to identify the source of... -
How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell in Your Car
No one wants a ride that smells like cigarettes. -
Here’s Why You Need to Touch Your Car Before Pumping Gas
This simple action will keep you safe. -
11 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Glove Compartment
While drivers need to keep important documents in their vehicles, keeping them in your glove... -
Why You Should Never Keep Your Phone in the Glove Compartment
It may seem like a good idea, but it also has damaging consequences. -
How to Clean Cloudy Headlights
Learn how to clean cloudy headlights with these do-it-yourself tips, and save a whack of... -
15 Car Problems You Can Diagnose (and Fix!) Yourself
Some car problems require a professional diagnosis and repair. But there are many car problems... -
How to Care For Your Car Battery: The 10-Minute Car Battery Check-Up
Keep your car battery working at peak performance (and avoid an expensive service charge) with...
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Dead Battery? Here’s How to Jump-Start a Car With a Booster Pack
Learn about the latest jump-starting methods and about what you need to safely jump-start and... -
How to Find a Car’s Engine Code in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Identifying two key codes will help you buy the right parts for your car. Here's... -
18 Car Hacks That’ll Make Driving So Much Better
Whether you’re gearing up for a road trip or just want to make your... -
10 Creative Ways to Stay Warm in a Car That Has No Heat
If you don't have heat in your car and the temperatures drop, you could be... -
How to Silence Your Car’s Annoying Squeaks—in 10 Minutes Flat
By the time you start hearing squeaks and groans whenever you open your door, hood,... -
13 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Car
Put the brakes on these common mistakes to help keep your car on the road and out of the shop. -
Pay Less at the Pumps: 8 Proven Strategies to Get Better Gas Mileage and Fuel Economy
These savvy gas-saving strategies can improve your fuel economy and slash your car's operating costs. -
10 Overlooked Services That Can Extend the Life of Your Vehicle
Ignoring your car’s maintenance schedule increases the risk of mechanical failure, which will cost...
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How to Recharge a Dead Car Battery Quickly—and Safely
Discovering you’ve got a dead car battery after turning your key in the ignition... -
5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Car Battery
Most car batteries will last three to five years, but multiple factors can reduce their... -
15 Crazy Things Car Mechanics Have Seen on the Job
Most car mechanics have a tale or two to tell. Here are some of the... -
How to Replace a Starter On a Car or Truck
If you try to start your vehicle and the engine turns too slowly, or not...