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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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Can I Fix Hail Damage to My Car?

Wondering if you can fix hail damage to your car yourself? It may be possible if you have the right tools and a lot of patience.

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Watch Out for These 13 Common Car Repair Scams

Unless you're a car expert or best friends with a mechanic, you might be tricked into paying for services you...


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Why Isn’t My Car AC Blowing Cold Air?

You're stuck in traffic on a hot day and warm air is coming from the vents. Not good. Here's why...


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16 Car Safety Features No Vehicle Should Be Without

We each want a car that fits our legs and lifestyle perfectly. But more than anything else, we want a...


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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...

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This Is How Long You Can Drive on a Spare Tire

Every driver hopes they'll never have a flat. But if that day comes, you need to know how long you...


Why You Shouldn’t Attach Any Other Keys to Your Ignition Key

Too many keys on your key ring can have serious repercussions for your vehicle.


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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11 Money Wasting Car Repairs

Car repairs are important and often necessary, but some repairs are more urgent than others. Learn to recognize these 11...


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13 Popular Car Features You’ll Probably Never See Again

All sorts of things that were must-haves or standard equipment back in the day can't be found on any vehicle...


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14 Useful Features You Didn’t Know Your Car Might Have

You might be missing out on safety lights, extra storage, and more.


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How to Polish a Car Yourself

Want to restore your vehicle's dull, unattractive old paint job to near new? Car polish can help. Follow these steps...


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Why Does My Steering Wheel Shake When Braking?

A shaking steering wheel when braking is not only annoying, it means something is wrong with the brake or steering...

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15 Things You Should Never Do To Your Car

If your goal is to keep your car in great shape, don't even consider doing any of these things.


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Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

When the check engine light comes on, do you start to sweat? Don't be afraid! Here's what every driver needs...


How to Properly Clean a License Plate

No vehicle looks its best with a dirty license plate. Follow these key cleaning tips and you'll have your license...


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How to Clean Cloth Car Seats

Cleaning cloth car seats is easy — it just takes a little elbow grease and attention to detail with the...


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Safety Basics to Prep Power Yard Equipment for Spring

It's springtime! Time to get outside and do yard work. Here are 10 tips to keep your outdoor power equipment...


6 Best RV Solar Panels and Kits

Silent and fume-free electric power for your RV is what solar panel kits deliver. Check out these six top models...


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How to Make The Life of Your Car Battery Last Longer

Double that car battery life and save some serious dough! These tips will keep your car's battery in tip-top condition...


How to Change a Tire

Do you know how to change a tire? It's really not that difficult. Here are some tips that will make...


4×4 Smarts: Safe Driving Tips for How to Use 4-Wheel-Drive

We'll walk you through the basics of using 4WD for city and highway driving.

How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by an Auto Mechanic

Don't be easy prey for a dishonest mechanic: Here are five tips on how to get your car fixed without...


Accident Prevention: Backup Alarms

Simply replace the backup bulbs with alarm bulbs


The Freezing Point of Gasoline and Its Effect on Your Car

There are plenty of things to worry about when it comes time to winterize your vehicle. But is freezing gasoline...


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How to Loosen Nuts, Bolts and Screws

Torches, screw extractors, oil and other tricks to help you free stuck fasteners. These tips work on any fasteners in...


Car Repair Tips for Fast Fixes

Want to keep your car running smoothly and problem-free? We asked our ace mechanics for their best DIY fixes, tips...


Car Paint Repair: Get Touch Up Painting Done in 4 Quick Steps

Fix-up those door dings and nicks in a jiffy with this car paint touch up process.