Car Care

Waxing isn’t just for muscle cars on display at auto shows. Laying down a protective layer over clean paint helps your vehicle...

A sleek appearance and that smooth-to-the-touch feeling are only part of the benefits of waxing. It can also provide a barrier...

A damaged windshield is more than just an eyesore. A small chip can become a sprawling crack that limits your visibility and lead...

A relaxing summer day can turn sour in a hurry when you return to your vehicle and notice some new imperfections on its shiny...

That rubber wiper at the gas station won’t always remove the caked insect carcasses from your windshield. Similarly, tap water...

You spot a parallel parking space next to a popular city restaurant. As you quickly maneuver into the tight quarters, one wheel...

Sometimes using a hose and bucket just doesn't make sense for washing a car. That's especially true in drought-stricken areas...

Salt and sand improve traction on icy roadways or driveways but can damage your vehicle’s undercarriage, wheels and lower extremities....

Frost may be beautiful when it forms around the edges of your kitchen window but it’s a hazard—and a nuisance—when...

The first snap of frosty autumn air can turn that tiny star-line crack in your windshield into a lengthy fissure. How can you...

The California Highway Patrol is highlighting the dangers of vehicle braking systems as part of its Brake Safety Awareness Week,...

Reds, blues, greens and grays may catch your eye but the most popular vehicle color on the planet is white. And that means frequent...

A clean vehicle in summer is like having a well-manicured lawn. It must be tended weekly to look any good, and there’s always...

Your vehicle is covered with dust and insect goo and needs a bath. You’d like to drag over the hose and spray it clean but...

You’ve returned home from the first camping trip of the season with a wet dog, leftovers and the faint smell of skunk. ...

Months of driving winter roads have left your vehicle looking faded and desperately in need of a cleaning. How can you avoid spending...

You’ve washed and waxed your vehicle, cleaned the windows and chrome, but you notice a dullness along the door, fender or...

You can help make a child’s wish come true when you bring your vehicle to Maita Toyota now through December 31, 2013. For...

Winter roads can turn sparkling chrome dingy overnight. Salt, sand, oil and other contaminants splashing onto your vehicle can...

Winter weather can turn a clear windshield into a crusty layer of crystal white. It doesn't take long for ice to form in cold...