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Whether you have a car, motorcycle or truck, keep your vehicle running smooth and looking good with these helpful auto repair and paint job tips, projects and products.

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13 Best Car Detailing Tools

Professional detailers swear by these car detailing tools to keep their vehicles looking new.

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Always Score Your License Plate Sticker with a Razor — Here’s Why

This trick could prevent thieves from taking your tags.


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Tips for Getting Water Stains Out of Car Seats

Simple tips, straight from the pros, for how to get water stains out of car seats and other car upholstery.


How to Pressure Wash Your Car

Here's how to pressure wash your car without damaging it.


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8 Best Pressure Washer Attachments

Want to enhance your pressure washer game? These eight pressure washer attachments turn a great tool into a can't-live-without-it workhorse.

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Tips for Cleaning Your Car Seats Like a Pro

Ride in clean comfort with these tips for how to clean car seats. With minimal effort, your car seats will...


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Last Chance to Save Big on Amazon Prime Day Deals

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is here! We found the deepest discounts on Dremel, Greenworks and Coleman. You have...

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Car Detailing Costs: Is It Cheaper To DIY?

Wishing your car had that like-new look? Detailing can give you what you're looking for, but you'll have to decide...


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A Guide To Interior Car Detailing Like a Pro

Does your car's interior need a tune-up? Restore its luster with a pro-level interior car detailing you can do yourself.


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10 Vintage Trucks That Never Went Out of Style

These classic trucks are still seen on the road today. Their old age and storied pasts make them all the...


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How to Clean Inside Car Windows

Follow these steps to clean glass on the inside and get rid of fingerprints, smudges and the dust generated by...

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10 Most Common Uses for a Pressure Washer

Got a pressure washer collecting dust in your garage that you're just not sure what to use for? Here are...


Check it Out: The StoneDeks System

Tired of building the same old deck and covering it in wood or composite deck boards? Check out the StoneDeks...


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How to Wash Your Car at Home in Winter

Winter weather and road salt can wreak havoc on your car. Protect it by washing it — even in cold...

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What’s the Big Deal About Liquid Glass Car Polish?

Liquid Glass has been revered among car enthusiasts for producing a long-lasting paint shine with minimal effort. But is it...


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8 Best Car Polishes of 2023

Want to improve your vehicle's sheen, but aren't sure which is the best car polish? Learn about eight great polish...


Best Car Stain Removers of 2022

The best car stain remover banishes grease, spilled coffee, pet accidents and just about any other upholstery mess in between.


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How to Clean a Car Interior: Top 10 Car Interior Cleaning Tips

If you drive a lot for work or have kids and pets, you know how hard it can be to...


The One-Second Tire Test That Could Save Your Life

As it turns out, cell phones may not be the biggest deterrent to safe driving.


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How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell in Your Car

Smoke is a difficult smell to get out of your car. You may end up needing a professional detail but,...


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Car Polish vs Car Wax: What’s the Difference?

Ever wonder what the difference is between car wax and car polish? Both products are useful when detailing your car....


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Why Are My Car Brakes Making Noise?

Unusual noise coming from your brakes is a warning that one of your car's most critical safety systems is malfunctioning....


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Why Are My Brakes Squeaking?

Brake squeal is a common problem often caused by worn brake hardware, pads, or rotor finish. But are squeaky brakes...

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How to Check Tire Pressure

Learning how to check tire pressure is easy and inexpensive. Make it a part of your monthly maintenance routine in...


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Top Bad Brake Booster Symptoms

Knowing the most common bad brake booster symptoms gives you early warning that the safety of your vehicle is at...


How to Change Rear Brake Pads

Maintaining disc brakes is a perfect opportunity for DIYers to get their hands dirty and save a few hundred dollars.


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What Is a Brake Caliper (And How To Tell if Mine is Bad)?

If your car is equipped with disc brakes, brake calipers are critical to slowing and stopping your car. Here's what...


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5 Best Car Tires

Need some new car tires, but overwhelmed by all the options? Learn about five of the best tires on the...