Car Care Articles

Most commuters spend nearly an hour a day in their vehicle. So it’s no surprise if the daily ride begins to look like a proverbial...

The severe heat wave that scorched the Midwest and Eastern United States in mid-July got us thinking about the hottest cities...

Spilled sodas, muddy shoes, cracker crumbs, smeared ketchup, mustard. The list of items that will stain your vehicle’s carpet...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the lunar landing on your next road trip. Venues across the United States have...

There was a time when car care experts routinely used cotton diapers when detailing their vehicle. Microfiber towels changed all...

As magical as microfiber towels are, they must be washed after each use. The thing is, getting tire grime or carnuba wax out of...

The most stubborn carpet stains might require you to call out the big guns, devices known as “extractors”, equipment that’s...

Air-conditioning vents can become a trap for dust and other allergens. Thankfully, there are some easy ways to clean vents and...

A slender cylinder about a foot long can save your life, and every vehicle should carry a few of them. See why flares make your...

We’ve all heard that getting there is half the fun. Your summer road trip can be infinitely more enjoyable with a carefully...

Seventy-five years ago, armored trucks and four-wheel drive vehicles stormed the beaches of Normandy during an invasion that became...

Summer sun can raise temperatures inside a parked car to fatal levels. Last year, 51 children and an untold number of pets...

It’s more than a century old and still looking majestic. Glacier National Park in Montana officially became a national park...

...

That high-pitched squeal coming from the front of your car could mean it’s time for new brake pads. Experts recommend a brake...

The right steering wheel cover can prevent you from getting stung by summer heat, especially if you buy one made from certain...

A vehicle can go from looking sharp to shabby in a matter of days. Here are five tips for keeping your ride looking and feeling...

What kind of car did Albert Einstein drive? Hint: Trick question. Einstein’s research changed the arc of science and vehicle...

Tulips are sprouting. Mockingbirds are serenading. And baseball is back. Add one more item to the list: Check your tires for...

More than 70 percent of U.S. drivers polled admit to taking pictures or shooting video when they see an emergency vehicle on the...