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Check with the experts at NAPA before investing in an automotive upgrade. Take advantage of our advanced shopping guides on brake parts, headlamps, bike racks, seat covers, cordless drills, garage storage solutions and more. Whether you need insight on buying a used car or what to do for an EV battery recall, the NAPA Blog will keep you informed and powered up.

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Posted May 21, 2015 Know How

Car Care Questions: What Do You Do When You Discover an Oil Leak?

What do you do when you find a leak? Here, we explore common car care questions that will help you avoid additional damage.

Posted May 11, 20151 Comment Know How

Paint Like A Pro – 3M Accuspray Paint Gun Review

If you like to lay down your own paint, then you should probably own a paint gun. The problem is that there are about five bajillion brands and styles of … Continue Reading Paint Like A Pro – 3M Accuspray Paint Gun Review

Posted May 8, 2015 Know How

Learn How to Replace a Car Fuse

In your car, it’s the electrical system that ties everything together, and knowing how to replace a car fuse is essential to keeping everything running.

Posted May 6, 2015 Featured

NAPA Rewards Rolls Out Nationwide

After a successful trial in limited markets, NAPA AUTO PARTS is now offering its NAPA Rewards program to all stores nationwide. With NAPA Rewards, customers earn points toward automatic savings … Continue Reading NAPA Rewards Rolls Out Nationwide

Posted April 29, 2015 Know How

Know-How Notes – Using 3M’s Headlight Restoration Kit

Hazy headlight lenses can diminish your headlight’s reach by more than 50 percent, but you don’t have to live with it. Here’s how to restore your lenses with 3M’s Headlight Restoration Kit.

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Posted April 27, 2015 Featured

NAPA Mobile App: Brake Pads in 30 Seconds

The NAPA mobile app provides one of the quickest and easiest ways to find the right parts for your car or truck. Take brake pads, for example. I scanned the … Continue Reading NAPA Mobile App: Brake Pads in 30 Seconds

Posted March 19, 2015 Know How

Five Headlight Upgrades For Style and Safety

Headlights are like the eyes of a car or truck, both in terms of function and style. Obviously, headlights are tools for visibility. But they are also important in providing … Continue Reading Five Headlight Upgrades For Style and Safety

Posted March 1, 2015 Know How

Know How Notes: What Are Body Mount Bushings?

Most modern cars are built as a single shell, where the body is also the frame. This is called “unibody”. Older vehicles, typically 1996 and older, and almost all years of … Continue Reading Know How Notes: What Are Body Mount Bushings?

Posted February 20, 2015 Featured

Know How Then & Now: 1930 Model A Project – Part 1

It is amazing how far automotive technology has advanced in the last century. The cars and trucks that travel our roadways have features that would have been straight out of science fiction … Continue Reading Know How Then & Now: 1930 Model A Project – Part 1

Posted February 19, 20151 Comment Know How

Is It Time For a New Car Battery?

Most people don’t think about how to check car batteries. The signs that your car or truck needs a new battery can be subtle: your engine takes a few extra … Continue Reading Is It Time For a New Car Battery?