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.
9 Strange Car Sounds—And What They Could Mean
Your car is always giving you feedback, but are you listening? Auto repair shop owner and licensed auto service technician Emily Chung describes nine common car sounds, and reveals what they could possibly mean.
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The Most Common Symptoms of a Bad Brake Booster
Knowing the most common bad brake booster symptoms gives you early warning that the safety... -
What to Do When Your Engine Is Knocking
Take action to stop engine knocking before your engine becomes seriously damaged. -
What Is a Brake Caliper (And How To Tell If It’s Damaged)?
If your car is equipped with disc brakes, brake calipers are critical to slowing and... -
How to Fix a Seized Engine
Sitting idle can cause an engine to seize. Learn how to free it and get your vehicle running again. -
How to Clean Inside Car Windows
Follow these steps to clean glass on the inside and get rid of fingerprints, smudges... -
Here’s Why You Need to Touch Your Car Before Pumping Gas
This simple action will keep you safe when pumping gas. -
Car Interior Cleaning Tips to Refresh Your Ride
You probably hit up the car wash on a regular basis, but when's the last... -
Why You Need to Stop Using Your Phone When Pumping Gas
No, it's not because you could blow up.
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Are Remote Car Starters Bad for Your Vehicle?
Are remote starters a harmless convenience, or are they an unnecessary gimmick doing real damage... -
The Reader’s Digest Ultimate Roadside Emergency Guide
Be prepared for breakdowns and roadside car problems like flats, dead batteries, fender benders and... -
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 Often Should You Wash Your Car in Winter?
If you live where winter brings snow, slush, sand and salt, it's nearly impossible to... -
Why You Should Always Keep a Carpet Remnant in Your Trunk
Hint: it'll help you out in a (literal) jam in the snow and ice. -
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... -
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... -
DIY Tutorial: How to Replace a Fuel Pump
Need to change your fuel pump? These step-by-step instructions from the experts at NAPA Canada...
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20+ Secrets Your Auto Mechanic Won’t Tell You
Before you spend more money on car repairs, get the inside scoop from real auto... -
Surprising Ways You’re Wasting Money on Your Car
Following outdated car care advice may cost you big in the long run. -
This is the Safest (and Fastest!) Way to Remove Snow from Your Car
We know, it's cold. Here's how to do the job quickly. -
DIY Tutorial: How to Replace Engine Gaskets
Armed with these tips from the auto pros at NAPA Canada, you'll be able to...