You Might Be a #CarCareBoss If: You carry a tire-pressure gauge in your pocket at all times, and will pull the car over on the highway to check […]
Car Facts / Industry Profiles
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This Auto Editor’s Two Car-Care Lessons He Learned the Hard Way
Happy National Car Care Month! To celebrate, here are two car-care lessons, courtesy of an automotive pro. Michael Harley has had a great ride – as an automotive […]
Mechanics Advice / Service Center Resources
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Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Mechanic
Before you head off to your automotive technician, make sure you don’t run afoul of some basic ‘service lane etiquette.’ We spoke with some technicians (or mechanics), shop […]
Mechanics Advice
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Which Car Maintenance Services Can be Skipped?
Happy National Car Care Month! To encourage the conversation about car maintenance, we spoke with Matt Weber, a repair shop owner, who took issue with some of the maintenance […]
Repair Services
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Changing Spark Plugs and Why it Matters
Whether you’re an automotive DIY-er or a DIFM-er (that’s Do-It-For-Me), it’s always good to have some insight on the parts you need – or think you might need […]
Mechanics Advice
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Do You Really Need a Tune Up?
Modern cars—and that includes pretty much everything since 1996—simply don’t need a traditional tune up. It’s an obsolete term. Having said that, your vehicle still needs regular maintenance just […]
Maintenance Tips
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How to Find Your VIN
Check out this video from NHTSA, as shared with us by the Auto Care Association. Your car or truck’s 17-character VIN (vehicle identification number) is unique to […]
Maintenance Tips
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5 Unnecessary Car Maintenance Items You Can Skip
Regular preventative car maintenance is virtually always cheaper in the long run than episodic repairs. Write that down somewhere, because there will be a test later. The service […]
Maintenance Tips
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How to Extend The Life of Your Car Lights and Wipers
This is really mostly about being able to see properly, and be seen when it’s raining or dark or both, isn’t it? We generally manage just fine on nice […]