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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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Are You a Classic Car Expert? Guess These Vintage Cars

These vintage beauties will turn heads on any road.


5 Car Additives for DIY Maintenance and Repairs

There are a lot of “snake-oil” car additives on the market promising just about anything you want to hear. (Want...


The 15 Craziest Cars Ever Built

From a car that’s faster than the speed of sound to one that’s shaped like a cat, you have to...


Here’s Why You Should Fly Your Own Flag When Hauling Long Loads

Home centers and lumberyards typically have red plastic flags and twine or staples to fasten the flags to your extra-long...


The Best Way to Get Sand Out of Your Car

Summer calls for long, lazy days spent on the beach. But that might mean a car full of sand later...


10 Things You Need to Know About Leasing a Car

Learn everything you need to know about successfully and safely leasing a car.


Replace a Leaking Heater Hose

You don't have to replace the whole assembly


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Why You Need to Wrap Your Car Key Fob in Foil

Prevent car theft by wrapping your car key fob in foil. Yes, that's right — a piece of tinfoil can...


What To Do If You Leave Your Car Windows Down in the Rain

Forgot to put up your car windows during a rain storm? Follow these steps to dry out your car.


5 Tricks to Prevent Car Break-Ins

Whether you're parked outside your home or in a parking lot downtown, theft prevention starts before you even leave your...


10 Incredibly Cool Car Finds in Barns

It sounds like something out of a movie: a dark and long-neglected barn, dust dancing in the single beam of...


Restarting Your Car Does Not Use More Fuel Than Idling, Here’s Why

You’re actually wasting money by leaving that car idle!


8 Ways to Increase Your Driving Comfort

A study by Harvard Health Watch estimated that most Americans spend more than 1-1/2 hours a day commuting in their...


Free Up Stuck Bolts in 5 Easy Steps

It seems like every repair job involves at least one stuck bolt. And over the years I’ve learned that brute...


Cool Down Your Car ASAP With These 5 Nifty Tricks

Dealing with a sweltering car in the summer is expected, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer! Using these...


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What Should I Do If My Car Thermostat Starts to Fail?

A car's thermostat is a simple and straightforward device. But if it fails, it could lead to serious problems. Learn...


High-Visibility Trailer

Spread a coat of white paint on your utility trailer for more visibility


The Best Weather to Wash Your Car

Whether you have a new car or you want to brush up on your car cleaning knowledge, knowing the best...


How to Fix a Car Power Antenna

Complete this simple fix in about 2 hours.


This Is Why You Should Never, Ever Leave a Water Bottle in a Hot Car

It has nothing to do with drinking icky warm water.


Truck & SUV Tire Buying Guide

Use this tire buying guide to learn how to buy truck and SUV tires