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Above image: These wiper blades are worn far past the point of needing replacement. Is it really worth risking life and limb to avoid swapping out worn blades for a … Continue Reading Replace Wiper Blades for Improved Visibility and Safety
Sweat is beading up on your forehead, the mid-day sun blistering the skin on the back of your neck and a blast of 80-mile an hour wind about knocks you … Continue Reading Wheel Stud Replacement How-To For Most Vehicles
Trucks are designed to get used. Whether you haul a trailer or two tons of bricks, how the truck handles its payload depends in large part by the shocks. How the … Continue Reading Shocking Developments – Upgrading Your Truck’s Shocks
On average, our vehicles are getting older. Even though automakers sold more than 16 million new vehicles in 2014, the average age the cars, pickups and SUVs in our driveways is … Continue Reading Ask an Expert: Caring for High-Mileage Vehicles
My father-in-law never brags about his towing prowess, but get him talking and he’ll soon reveal his pride. He pulls a fifth-wheel RV trailer with his big diesel pickup, and … Continue Reading Safe Towing Tips for Your Next Road Trip
In the world of jump starting, there are several steps that, if adhered to, will keep your jump starter in good operating condition and support a long service life. Keeping … Continue Reading 5 Tips for a Long Battery Jump Starter Life [Infographic]
With the summer months on the horizon, it is time to prepare for hitting the open road. Nothing is more satisfying after a long winter than an epic road trip … Continue Reading How to Avoid Summertime Electrical Failure On The Road
Whether you drive a classic truck, muscle-era Chevelle or a Chevy Citation, good quality headlamps are a must. Most of us have new daily drivers; these cars often have HID … Continue Reading Brighten Your Future – Boosting Your Headlights
“It’s the thought that counts.” That’s the rule of thumb for gifts and giving, and perhaps no holiday better illustrates the point than Mother’s Day. Mom’s love homemade gifts, or … Continue Reading DIY Automotive: Best Mother’s Day Gifts
Some parts of a vehicle get all the attention. Drivers know oil changes and tire rotations are important to the safety and longevity of a vehicle, so they diligently perform … Continue Reading Ask an Expert: How to Maintain Your Transmission