Maintenance

Most experts agree the keys to a long life are health and happiness. Likewise, the secret to vehicle health means doing the small...

Staying warm remains a challenge this time of year--especially when you can see steam coming off your breath while you’re sitting...

You flew out to meet relatives for the holidays and feel pretty smart about not spending hours in freeway traffic. But your...

Oil and grime accumulated on summer roads leaches out of pavement during autumn rains. How can you help prevent slips and...

Remember your last sudden stop while driving? How quickly your vehicle stops depends on numerous factors including speed, weight...

You picked the kids up from football practice and they piled into the car--soaking cleats and all. Mud and stains embed themselves...

Just like a punctured tire, a chipped windshield can sometimes be repaired instead of replaced. It all depends on the type,...

A dead battery is one of the most inconvenient aspects of owning a vehicle. Fortunately, batteries rarely die without warning....

Whether it’s green, red, or brown, a fluid leak isn’t something to ignore. Learn how to determine where the drip might be...

Fuel systems perform better than ever these days. That said, even they might need some attention after 60,000, 80,000, or 100,000...

Not only are balanced tires more comfortable to drive on, they can also save you money in the long run. Read on to learn how...

Batteries are fickle things. Too much cold, too much heat and they can stop performing. Fear not--there are some simple ways of...

Pay heed to that piercing pitch you hear coming from your vehicle’s wheel well. It's often a warning of larger problems.

A yellow or red light in the dashboard is your vehicle’s way of saying, “We need to talk.” Sometimes the underlying issue...

You're not paranoid, police patrols really do intensify this time of year. Authorities nationwide beef up their enforcement efforts...

You're driving in cold weather and suddenly notice a loud, high pitch noise or whine from front of the vehicle. What to do? "Squeals...

Most of us have driven past a burning car on the side of the highway. Sometimes that leads our thoughts adrift and what we would...

You're driving down a steep mountain pass in the middle of summer and apply slight pressure against the brake pedal. As your vehicle...

Heatstroke happens to vehicles, too. A truly panic-inducing moment for drivers comes when they casually glance at the temperature...