Maintenance

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...

You’re driving behind a gravel truck and suddenly hear the startling crack of stone on glass. A quarter-sized fracture appears...

Remember paper road maps? They always came along for the ride, tucked into the open compartment on the inside of the car door....

Julius Caesar was lucky--he only had to worry about ONE day in March. Us drivers deal with the month's unpredictable weather patterns...

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

Who ever really thinks about engine belts and hoses when they're driving?Yet, it is those critical but forgotten parts that can...

Perhaps you’ve become accustomed to the shudders, squeaks and vibrations inside your vehicle. But that doesn’t mean you have...

Stepping on the brake pedal engages a symphony of complex components with the brake line conducting. Brake lines enable that panicked...

Nobody likes to see fluid dripping from their vehicle, especially when it forms small puddles. Usually, you notice it after parking...

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Tires last longer and reduce fuel consumption when properly inflated. But how can you tell if they have enough air? Hint: It doesn't...

Multipoint inspections are the automotive equivalent of a physical. And just like putting off a visit to the doctor, delaying...

No one likes getting stuck in foul weather. But most could use a gentle reminder that a little preparation can save the day. See...

Tight, responsive brakes widen the margin for error, and every millisecond matters when someone else puts you in harm's way.

Few driving experiences are more humbling than waiting for a tow truck on a rainy day, brackish water splashing your windshield...

Want a simple way to reduce eye strain, glare from the road and extend the life of an expensive piece of equipment? Keep your...