Nicole Wakelin, Author at NAPA Know How Blog

Cleaning tools for a car. Pollen can be at its highest during the spring, which means your car can be filled with molecules that can cause your allergies to flare up. Here are tips to keeping your car allergen-free.

Keeping Your Car Allergen-Free

By Nicole Wakelin
April 16, 2019

Spring is here and that means allergies. Here’s how to keep your car allergen-free all year long.

Replacing brakes on a car. With these tools, you'll be able to replace the brakes on your car.

The Tools Needed to Change Brakes

By Nicole Wakelin
March 25, 2019

Many of the tools needed to change brakes are probably sitting in your toolbox or garage already. If not, here are the ones you’ll need to finish the job.

A car's parking brake. Driving with your parking brake on could potentially ruin your car's rear brakes and require you to replace the components. Here's what happens if you forget to disengage your parking brake before going for a drive.

Drove With the Parking Brake On Accidentally: Now What?

By Nicole Wakelin
March 5, 2019

You accidentally drove with the parking brake on, now what do you do? Here’s what the parking brake does and what can happen if you forget to disengage it.

A car's headlight. The answer to, "how long do headlights last?," is dependent on a lot of factors. It all depends on what kind of headlights you have, whether you drive in harsh weather and how often you drive at night.

How Long Should Headlights Last?

By Nicole Wakelin
February 28, 2019

How long should headlights last before you replace the bulbs? The answer varies depending on what type of headlights your car has. Here’s how long different types of headlights last and why it can be tricky to determine how long they should last before they need to be replaced…

An alternator in a car. Here are the benefits to an alternator and an explanation of what the component does.

The Benefits of an Alternator Over a DC Generator

By Nicole Wakelin
February 11, 2019

There was a time when DC generators were the go-to choice for creating an electric current, but the benefits of an alternator make it the preferred choice.

Filter Maintenance: When Should You Change Your Filters?

By Nicole Wakelin
February 1, 2019

Proper filter maintenance is essential for keeping your car in working order and each needs to be changed following the manufacturer’s recommendations. Even following those guidelines, how you use your vehicle might…