Maintenance

A spare tire has one job: Get you to a service station. Of course, that can only happen if the spare itself is ready for use....

That older vehicle in the driveway may not look like much, but it’s been a reliable member of the family for years. The best...

Drivers will go months without really looking at or thinking about their tires. Yet serious problems can crop up unless you...

From the Sierra to the Rockies to the Catskills, highway crews routinely check motorists at chain control stations. Drivers that...

That cardboard cutout of a pine tree dangling from your rearview mirror only masks odors. If you really want to rid your cabin...

One of the best things you can do for your car is also one of the easiest. Regularly rotating your tires can maximize the investment...

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.