Automotive expertise from NAPA AUTO PARTS
Sharing NAPA Know How for all is what we do here at the NAPA Know How Blog. The Know How category is the place to find the information you need to be educated about your vehicle. Whether you are a beginner DIYer, a seasoned mechanic, or a patron of your local NAPA AutoCare there is always something new to learn.
We’ll tell you how your car works, why maintenance matters, what tools you need, and how to stay safe. We’ve got tips for servicing brakes, how your oil filter works, checking your cooling system, choosing the right brake fluid, even dealing with water damage after a flood. Our guides will help equip you to make the right decisions for your situation, how to prepare for your next repair, and how to pick the right tools for the job. Since NAPA is more than just auto parts, you can also learn about your lawn equipment, boat, RV, ATV, UTV, or snowmobile.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we at NAPA AUTO PARTS are committed to helping drivers improve safety on our roads and highways. That’s why we’ve created the … Continue Reading Reduce Distracted Driving: Get the App, Take the Pledge
The braking system in your car, truck or SUV is much more than just a set of brake pads and calipers (or brake shoes and drums depending on the vehicle) … Continue Reading Braking System – How It Works and What You Need To Know About Servicing It
Hazed, cloudy or yellowed headlight lenses not only dull the appearance of a vehicle, they also reduce safety by compromising the performance of the headlights. At night, headlights with hazed … Continue Reading 3M Headlight Restoration Kit Proves Quick & Effective
Buying a brand new car may be simpler than buying a used car. We can reasonably expect a new car to be trouble-free from the start, with no hidden issues … Continue Reading Buying a Used Car: Pre-Purchase Inspection
We’re car people. So when we say we love our cars, we’re not exaggerating. Like a romantic mate, we depend on our vehicles, and they depend on us. So this … Continue Reading 5 Ways to Love Your Car on Valentine’s Day
We at NAPA Auto Parts love to see young people taking responsibility for their vehicles and gaining the Know How to properly care for them. We’re especially excited to see … Continue Reading Louisiana High School Students Learn Proper Car Care
Nearly all drivers know the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Drinking can severely impair drivers and is a leading cause of traffic-related injuries and deaths. Driving under … Continue Reading Driving Under the Influence of Medication
Many drivers that have spent years behind the wheel are mostly familiar with the various lights, gauges and displays on a vehicle’s dash. The instrument panel–also called a gauge cluster–includes a … Continue Reading Know Your Dashboard Lights and Gauges [Infographic]
The clever infographic below from CarInsurance.org answers a question few of us ever ask: “How do I get my car stolen?” Sarcasm aside, the question encourages car owners and drivers … Continue Reading Prevent Car Theft with 4 Easy Steps [Infographic]
LATCH, the built-in child safety seat lower anchors that have been required for every new passenger vehicle since model year 2003, has certainly simplified child seat installation. But new rules … Continue Reading Play It Safe: 2014 Child Safety Seat Rule Change