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Posted July 2, 2018 Know How

4 Summer Car Care Tips to Keep Your Ride Clean

Winter weather is rough on your car, but summer car care poses its own challenges. In between all that summertime fun, take time to show your car some love

Five Professional Tips for Setting up Your Garage Workbench

Posted July 1, 2018 Know How

Setting Up a Garage Workbench for DIY Car Repair: Five Pro Tips

Here are five professional tips to help you set up your workspace and your toolbox for DIY car repairs.

A man trims weeds around a tree in his lawn with a weed whacker. Knowing whether your needs are light duty, like this example, will help you learn how to choose a weed trimmer.

Posted June 30, 2018 Know How

3 Factors for Choosing a Weed Trimmer For Your Yard

A lawn mower just isn’t going to cut it for a finely trimmed lawn. To get close to the edges, you’ll need to know how to choose a weed trimmer.

The right summer oil choices can help prolong the life of your vehicle.

Posted June 29, 2018 Featured

3 Summer Oil Tips to Maximize Hot-Weather Protection and Performance

Is there a difference between summer oil and winter oil for your car or truck? The answer is a little more complicated than simply yes or no. Which oil you should put in your motor depends on the manufacturer specifications, how much stress you put on your vehicle and where you drive…

This catalytic converter on the undercarriage of a vehicle is a long, metal component.

Posted June 28, 2018 Know How

Do You Need a New Catalytic Converter? 3 Signs It’s Time

Does your car need a new catalytic converter? Here’s what you need to look out for if you suspect a problem.

Posted June 27, 2018 Know How

Car Electrical System: The Basics

Today’s vehicles are made up of a number of systems working together in harmony. It would be impossible to remove one of these systems (fuel, for example) and still have a car that drives. So while you can’t necessarily say the car electrical system…

A man is holding a badly damaged tire upright on a sidewalk.

Posted June 25, 20181 Comment Know How

3 Tire Damage Warning Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Rubber

Make sure tire damage doesn’t derail your on-road safety with these three tips.

Posted June 19, 2018 Know How

How to Prep Your Car to Get The Most Money When You Sell

When you’re wanting to get rid of an old vehicle, you may not think it’s worth the time and money to fix it up before putting it on the market. … Continue Reading How to Prep Your Car to Get The Most Money When You Sell

Posted June 18, 2018 Know How

Fantastic Plastic – Fiberglass Repair with JB Weld Plastic Bonder

Dealing with fiberglass repair is no fun, but unfortunately it is a necessary part of owning a fiberglass-bodied car, especially a classic like a C2 Corvette. The C2 was built from … Continue Reading Fantastic Plastic – Fiberglass Repair with JB Weld Plastic Bonder

Posted June 17, 2018 Know How

Bright Ideas: The Best Work Lights for Getting the Job Done

The best work lights are often the ones you have on hand. It can be frustrating, however, when certain jobs require more than the lighting options you’ve got hanging around the garage. The right amount of light can save you time and ensure a tedious repair job is completed accurately…