Matthew C. Keegan, Author at NAPA Know How Blog

An open road during autumn. When leaves start to change color, it's a good time to check these seven fluids as part of your fall car care.

Fall Car Care: 7 Fluids to Check

By Matthew C. Keegan
November 15, 2018

Fall car care involves checking seven key fluids. Taking care of your car now is a way to avoid a breakdown in the winter.

A traffic circle in the middle of Ladd's Addition in Portland, Oregon. Traffic circles are common driving challenges.

5 Common Driving Challenges and How to Deal With Them

By Matthew C. Keegan
November 12, 2018

There are several common driving challenges motorists must master. You may not face them every day, but you will someday.

Cloth and leather seats both have their benefits, but it's important to keep your car's interior well-maintained.

Cloth vs. Leather Seats: What’s the Right Choice for You?

By Matthew C. Keegan
October 9, 2018

Leather seats and cloth seats both have their advantages, but whatever you choose, it’s important to keep your car’s interior well-maintained.

Many cars may soon have a drowsy driver detection system as a safety feature.

Drowsy Driver Detection System: A New Safety Feature

By Matthew C. Keegan
October 7, 2018

Driver fatigue takes hundreds of lives each year. A drowsy driver detection system can help prevent accidents in the future.

Autumn Leaves Damage Car Paint: What to Do About It

By Matthew C. Keegan
September 23, 2018

Autumn leaves damage car paint if they’re not handled immediately. How to prevent the problem and what to do when your car is covered.

There are certain things you might be doing or neglecting that could cause decreasing car value.

Five Causes of Decreasing Car Value

By Matthew C. Keegan
September 21, 2018

Neglecting regular maintenance tasks and piling on the miles can lead to decreasing car value, making it harder to sell in the future.

A flood-damaged car almost completely submerged in flood waters.

Flood-Damaged Cars Following Hurricanes: Do You Fix It or Ditch It?

By Matthew C. Keegan
September 17, 2018

Hurricane Harvey left up to a million flood-damaged cars in its wake, and Irma wreaked similar havoc in the Carribbean. Should you attempt to make repairs?

This Lexus LC 500, a sleek two-door luxury coupe, utilizes carbon fiber on the interior and exterior of the car.

Carbon Fiber: Where and How is it Used in Today’s Cars?

By Matthew C. Keegan
September 3, 2018

Carbon fiber was invented by Thomas Edison. Since then, it has been used in many applications, including making today’s cars lighter and stronger.

These headlights on the Nissan Figaro – a sports car – were given headlight ratings from the IIHS.

New Headlight Ratings Rolled Out by the IIHS

By Matthew C. Keegan
September 2, 2018

The IIHS has developed headlight ratings that determine how safe your headlights are. Here’s what they mean and how to check your headlights.

What Causes Engine Misfire?

By Matthew C. Keegan
August 28, 2018

What causes engine misfire? And what does it mean for your car? Detect the problem and make the repairs before lasting damage occurs with these tips.

Fall Car Care: 7 Fluids to Check

5 Common Driving Challenges and How to Deal With Them

Cloth vs. Leather Seats: What’s the Right Choice for You?

Drowsy Driver Detection System: A New Safety Feature

Autumn Leaves Damage Car Paint: What to Do About It

Five Causes of Decreasing Car Value

Flood-Damaged Cars Following Hurricanes: Do You Fix It or Ditch It?

Carbon Fiber: Where and How is it Used in Today’s Cars?

New Headlight Ratings Rolled Out by the IIHS

What Causes Engine Misfire?

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