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 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... -
20+ Secrets Your Auto Mechanic Won’t Tell You
Before you spend more money on car repairs, get the inside scoop from real auto...
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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Following outdated car care advice may cost you big in the long run.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... -
How to Get Rid of Salt Stains in Your Car
It's hard to keep your car looking clean this time of year, especially where carpeting... -
13 Weird Car Features You Didn’t Know You Might Have
You might be missing out on safety lights, extra storage and more. -
How to Improve Brake Performance and Extend Wear
The secret is to use a new high-temperature grease. -
9 Times You Should Be Using Your Emergency Brake—and 3 Times You Shouldn’t
It was one of the first things you learned in driver's ed, so of course... -
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.
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How to Change a Fuel Filter in 4 Easy Steps
Dirt is the number one enemy of your engine's fuel system. A clean fuel filter... -
5 Headlight Upgrades for Better Style, Safety and Performance
Headlights aren’t just tools for visibility—they’re also important in providing your vehicle... -
How to Remove Rust From Brake Rotors
Rusty rotors peeking out from behind your expensive alloy wheels? Here's how to remove rust... -
The Genius Reason You Should Keep a Nail File in Your Car This Winter
No, your car doesn't have cuticles.