Car Care Articles
Jun 15, 2016 07:17 PM
Summer School Targets Drivers who have Been Around the Block
Driving is like any sport, only it’s a sport we take for granted,” Cox said. “A lot of people think nothing of taking lessons...
Jun 13, 2016 06:24 PM
Auto Racks Offer Convenience, Safety
You've packed your video discs and MP3 player, loaded up a cooler and stuffed the trunk full of belongings. What about that bike...
Jun 13, 2016 04:51 PM
Prevent Tar Damage from Road Construction
Sticky grime and viscous gunk cling to your car as it barrels along searing summer roadway . This is especially true in repair...
May 30, 2016 08:00 AM
Flat Repair Sealants Keep you from Getting Stranded
You're driving across the Great Salt Flats when your tire goes flat. Pulling to the side of the road, you realize the nearest...
May 23, 2016 04:52 PM
Worn Brakes Frays Driver Safety
You're driving down a steep mountain pass in the middle of summer and apply slight pressure against the brake pedal. As your vehicle...
May 23, 2016 04:44 PM
Heating, Cooling Problems May Signal Aging Thermostat
Heatstroke happens to vehicles, too. A truly panic-inducing moment for drivers comes when they casually glance at the temperature...
May 23, 2016 05:00 AM
Redwood Coast Offers a Cool, Secluded Getaway
Few destinations in the world offer visitors the chance to sit seaside for breakfast, cruise through a car show at lunch and relax...
May 23, 2016 05:00 AM
Getting Organized for Life on the Go
Americans have turned their vehicles into second homes used for everything from video entertainment to mobile office. What happens...
May 02, 2016 06:31 PM
A Few Words of Wisdom for College-bound Drivers
Across the country freshman are pulling out of the driveway, waving goodbye to their folks and venturing to college campuses as...
May 02, 2016 05:42 PM
CHP Spotlights Motorcycle Safety Month, Rider Training
Spring weather has increased the number of motorcyclists on California's roadways. For visitors to the state, that means taking...
Apr 30, 2016 10:57 AM
How to Maintain Cars that Don't Get Out Much
Buildings fall into disrepair when they aren't used. Same goes for a car that's rarely driven.
Apr 20, 2016 07:00 AM
Falling for Yosemite: One Woman's Journey
Why would a perfectly healthy woman in the prime of life take early retirement just to be near a national park?
Apr 18, 2016 11:12 AM
Cargo Carriers for Spring, Summer Travel
They say you can't take it all with you. "They" must have never heard of a trailer hitch.
Apr 18, 2016 09:25 AM
Don't Let Cracked Windshield Turn Into Expensive Repair
You’re driving behind a gravel truck and suddenly hear the startling crack of stone on glass. A quarter-sized fracture appears...
Apr 18, 2016 09:05 AM
Stereo Upgrades Designed for Music Aficionados
Nothing beats a vehicle for the privacy of listening to your favorite music. Delightful sounds and rhythms can carry you for miles...
Apr 18, 2016 09:02 AM
Campers Once Again Join the Season's Timeless Melting Pot
Sure, you can have a summer camping trip without a cast iron skillet, but why? The humble skillet is more than a cooking vessel--it's...
Mar 11, 2016 04:08 PM
Drivers Turn to Dash Cams for Video Evidence During Accidents
Daily drivers continue to learn what police have known for years: Dashboard-mounted video cameras are incredibly helpful.
Mar 03, 2016 11:41 PM
Focus On Roadside With Latest Lenses
You have to respect a device that has remained largely unchanged over the centuries. Binoculars are more precise and durable than...
Mar 03, 2016 11:40 PM
Impaired Driving Remains Key Concern, Hazard for Motorists
Drunken driving arrests and crashes plummeted in recent years. But that doesn’t mean there’s fewer impaired motorists on the...