AuthorBrian Medford

With an automotive writing career spanning over two decades, Brian has a passion for sharing the automotive lifestyle. An avid DIYer he can usually be found working on one of his many project cars. His current collection includes a 1969 Olds Delta 88 convertible and a slant-6 powered 1975 Plymouth Duster.

Posted January 11, 2024 Brakes

Ask The NAPA Experts: How to Replace a Brake Booster

Today, there are hardly any vehicles left on the road that don’t have some sort of power brake system. There’s nothing wrong with manual brakes, but power brakes sure make … Continue Reading Ask The NAPA Experts: How to Replace a Brake Booster

Posted January 8, 2024 Maintenance

Tune Up Your Tesla Model S: Overhauling the Cooling System

There are roughly 250,000 Tesla Model S sedans on the roads around the world with more than half of them in the United States. Production of the Model S started … Continue Reading Tune Up Your Tesla Model S: Overhauling the Cooling System

Posted December 28, 2023 Maintenance

How to Change an Ignition Coil

You may find it shocking to hear, but ignition coils don’t last forever. For the most part, ignition coils are extremely simple components, but they can break down as time … Continue Reading How to Change an Ignition Coil

Posted December 8, 2023 Know How

How to Repair Parking Brakes

Ask The NAPA Experts: How to Repair Parking Brakes Whether you call it a parking brake, emergency brake, emergency parking brake or E-brake, the idea is still the same: a … Continue Reading How to Repair Parking Brakes

Posted December 4, 2023 Know How

Emerging Tech: Demand Increases for Advanced Tires on EVs

Electric car tires aren’t usually a hot topic of conversation, but with the broader adoption of electric vehicle ownership, this emerging tech topic has gained traction…so to speak. There are … Continue Reading Emerging Tech: Demand Increases for Advanced Tires on EVs

Posted November 28, 2023 Maintenance

Ask The Experts: How to Fix a Gas Gauge

You depend on your vehicle’s gauge cluster to keep you informed about everything going on while you drive. Gauges like the speedometer, tachometer, temperature gauge and fuel gauge all play … Continue Reading Ask The Experts: How to Fix a Gas Gauge

Posted November 16, 2023 Know How

Ask The NAPA Experts: Why Is ADAS Calibration Important?

Modern automotive safety systems are truly a wonder. Features like self-driving, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic detection and even drowsy driver detection are becoming a common sight … Continue Reading Ask The NAPA Experts: Why Is ADAS Calibration Important?

Posted November 6, 20231 Comment Batteries

6 Signs You Need To Have Your Car Battery Replaced

Your car battery is the unsung hero of your on-the-go lifestyle. Day in and day out it gives your engine the spark it needs to get going. But a car … Continue Reading 6 Signs You Need To Have Your Car Battery Replaced

Posted October 30, 2023 Know How

Ask The NAPA Experts: What Is OAT Coolant?

OAT coolant isn’t exactly the kind of thing that gets discussed around the dinner table. That’s because engine coolant is designed to do its job quietly in the background with … Continue Reading Ask The NAPA Experts: What Is OAT Coolant?

Posted October 26, 2023 Know How

Loud & Proud Exhaust Kits

Shop NAPA: Loud & Proud Exhaust Kits On the list of vehicle modifications, exhaust system kits are always near the top. Automotive manufacturers spend a lot of time making your … Continue Reading Loud & Proud Exhaust Kits