Maintenance

Get advice on how 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 Inspect an Accessory Belt Drive System

Did you know that cooling system failure is one of the main causes of roadside breakdown in Canada? Looking at just...


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 make replacing a fuel pump...


DIY Tutorial: How to Replace Engine Gaskets

Armed with these tips from the auto pros at NAPA Canada, you'll be able to replace your gaskets in no...


The 1-Second Tire Test That Could Save Your Life

Phones may not be the number one culprit when it comes to safe driving.


Car Freshening Hacks You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

These unconventional tips will help get rid of car smells and keep unwanted odours at bay.


7 Reasons Why You Should Never Go to Another Car Wash

Between the whipping brushes, acid-etching chemicals and mineral deposits, you might want to think twice before heading to the car...


How to Repair a Car Heater Hose

It's a good idea to keep a heater hose repair kit in your car (and learn how to use it)...


How to Change Front Brake Pads: Step By Step Instructions

Changing front brake pads is simpler than replacing rear disc brakes, and if you have experience doing basic repairs the...

How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Auto Light Socket

Got a headlight out? Use these four simple steps to determine if your bad headlight or taillight is caused by...


5 Invaluable Tools You Should Always Have in Your Car

These tools will always get you out of a jam—and possibly save your life.


How to Do an Oil Change Yourself: DIY Oil Change Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

One of the most critical maintenance chores for cars is changing the oil regularly. Learn how to do an oil...


How to Clean a Motorcycle: Motorcycle Detailing Tips From the Pros

Whether you're selling your bike or just want it to look its best, detailing a motorcycle pays dividends. Find out...


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How to Repair a Leather Car Seat

Leather car seat repair might seem like a job for the pros, but don't discount the DIY options at your...


This Is How Much Gas You Should Be Keeping in Your Tank

Keeping this much gas in the tank can help prevent damage and extend the life of your car.


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100 Car Maintenance Tasks You Can Do on Your Own

Car maintenance seems daunting at first, but start small and work up the car repair ladder. Here are 100 car...


Replacing Power Door Locks: Step-by-Step Instructions

Power door locks not working? You'll likely have to replace the actuator, which is a DIY job provided you have...


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How to Clean Cloudy Headlights

Learn how to clean cloudy headlights with these do-it-yourself tips, and save a whack of cash in headlight replacement costs.

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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 these tips for a 10-minute seasonal...


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 replace a car battery with...


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 in for a very uncomfortable...


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, gas tank lid or trunk,...


How to Fix a Car’s Power Antenna

Fix a car power antenna that's stuck by replacing a burned-out motor or bad cable/mast.


This Is What Reporting Car Trouble Will Be Like in the Future

If you think your car is high-tech now, just wait. When 
driverless cars arrive in a few years, computers might...

How to Replace Your Car’s Cabin Air Filter

Get expert tips on changing your car's cabin air filter, and learn how to keep the air in your car...


Why You Need to Wrap Your Car Key Fob in Foil

No, it has nothing to do with UFOs.


15 Strangest Things Mechanics Have Found in Cars

Think French fries on the floorboard and stinky gym shoes in the back seat of your car is bad? That's...


Drivers Make Hilarious Confessions About How Clean Their Cars Really Are

The inside of your car is either clean and tidy, or a disaster area. Rarely is there an in-between.


7 Car Maintenance Jobs you Can Do Yourself

You don't have to be a professional mechanic to tackle these 10-minute car maintenance jobs.


15 DIY Car Wash Tricks and Tips

Cut through that built up grime and dirt and get your car sparkling with these easy do-it-yourself car wash solutions.