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How to Fix a Seized Engine

Sitting idle can cause an engine to seize. Learn how to free it and get...

The Problem with Hybrid Cars That No One Is Talking About

Hybrid cars are increasingly popular, as they will often save the driver a good bit...

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.

How to Spot a Good Car Salesperson—Or a Bad One

Before you choose the right car, make sure you choose the right car salesperson.

This is the Most Famous Car in the Royal B.C. Museum’s Collection

Hint: This magical mystery car holds a special place in pop culture history.

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.

Are Remote Car Starters Bad for Your Vehicle?

Are remote starters a harmless convenience, or are they an unnecessary gimmick doing real damage...

Check Out This Race Car Enthusiast’s One-of-a-Kind 2018 Camaro

What do you get when you blend the design elements of a Chevy 1956 Bel...

How to Get Rid of an Old Car: 7 Smart Strategies for Offloading a Clunker

If you have an old car, you might think your only choice is to call...

13 Popular Car Features You’ll Probably Never See Again

There were all sorts of things that were must-haves in the '70s, '80s, and '90s...

What You Need to Know About New Car Incentives

While rebates and incentives are a good way to lower the drive-away price on your...
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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...

How Do Gas Pumps “Know” When Your Car’s Tank Is Full?

Gas pumps have been around long before "smart" technology—so how are they able to seemingly...

Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone in Rental Cars

Protect yourself—and your information. Think twice about plugging your phone into a rental car.

Why You Should Never Keep Your Phone in the Glove Compartment

It may seem like a good idea, but it also has damaging consequences.

A Passion For Classics: My Life With Buicks

The moment he laid eyes on a Buick his father bought in the late 1940s,...

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.

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 you...

A Truckload of Memories: The 1950 Dodge Ram

Bought new in 1950, this Dodge Ram is still trucking for the family that purchased...

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...

You Won’t Believe the Before and After Shots of This 1952 Studebaker Truck Restoration

A family project resurrects a hard-working Studebaker truck from the postwar era.

All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive: What’s the Difference?

When buying a car, all of the different engine types, makes, models and built-in features...

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.

Proven Ways to Stop Texting and Driving Once and For All

Despite knowing the dangers of texting and driving, many people still do it. Take these...

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.

This Is the Best-Selling Car of All Time

It's been on the market for more than 50 years, but this car is still...