Maintenance

If the vehicle that gets you to work each day suddenly transforms into a “super hauler” when summer vacation rolls...

Remember all the time your parents spent planning those long family road trips? They’d pore over maps, study guidebooks,...

Family vacations make for life-long memories. How can you help prevent those journeys from becoming a bittersweet adventure? According...

Fuel economy is always a moving target. Sometimes your vehicle may deliver exceptional mileage performance while other times it...

A weak battery can leave you out in the cold, literally. Not all batteries require maintenance, but following some basic health...

California motorists should be aware of some of the new laws going into effect January 1, 2012. These new traffic laws were...

The traffic ahead is stopped and you put your foot on the brake to slow down. Instead of the firm response you expected, the brake...

Most drivers know they need to get the oil changed and tires rotated every 5,000 miles or so. What about the myriad of inspections...

Fall weather and early rains in some parts of the country has created a new road hazard for drivers—wildlife-related crashes. September...

Most drivers know the “golden rule” of car care; that is, get your vehicle’s oil changed and engine lubricated...

Summer vacations are over and the children are going back to school. Your car has logged several thousand miles, hit some potholes...

Summer vacations are over and the children are going back to school. Your car has logged several thousand miles, hit some potholes...

Few things take as much abuse in a vehicle as the braking system. The effectiveness of your vehicle’s stopping power comes...

You've mapped out the routes, secured the cargo racks and packed plenty of entertainment for the classic American road trip. ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.- As motorists plan to get away this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding...

A vehicle's radiator is like a distant relative—out of sight, seldom heard, rarely discussed until something goes wrong. ...

You're driving to a special event on the first hot day of spring and switch on the air conditioner. You expected cool crisp air...

Your car had plenty of horsepower ever since you drove it away from the dealer's lot. Lately, however, you notice that it doesn't...

Should old tires be replaced? Not necessarily, according to Dan Zielinski of the Rubber Manufacturer's Association. The problems...

Drivers have more options than ever before when it comes to the kinds of oil they put in their vehicles, and modern synthetic...