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A car battery. A car battery may not seem like an important component in your engine bay, but they're complicated energy storage devices that are responsible for a crucial chemical reaction.

Posted October 2, 2019 Know How

How Does A Car Battery Work?

We usually don’t pay much attention to the car battery unless something stops working, but how does a car battery work in the first place?

Sun glaring off a car's windshield. Hate having to go out to your car to start it in winter or summer? A remote car starter could prove to be extremely useful.

Posted September 30, 2019 Know How

The Pros And Cons of Remote Car Starters

Dealing with climate extremes? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of remote car starters.

Leather car seats. Cleaning a car's leather seats doesn't have to be a chore. Here are some products and tips on keeping your car's leather in perfect condition.

Posted September 26, 2019 Know How

How To Clean Leather Car Seats

Here’s how to clean leather car seats in order to keep them looking as beautiful as the day they were new.

Posted September 25, 2019 Know How

Tire Rotation Frequency: When and How to Do It

Tire rotation frequency is an essential part of your car care strategy. Which manufacturer recommendations are best for you?

A brake pad sensor on a car. A squeal isn't the only way to know it's time to change your brake pads. Brake pad sensors also let drivers know when it's time to change worn-out-brake pads. Here's how they work.

Posted September 24, 2019 Know How

Brake Pad Sensors: How They Work And How To Fix Them

Brake pad sensors are important — here’s how they work.

Posted September 23, 2019 Know How

How to Replace a Toyota Diff Cover

Toyota trucks may be legendary for their off road trail toughness and reliability, but their solid axles have a weak spot that often sends owners to salvage yards and online … Continue Reading How to Replace a Toyota Diff Cover

Posted September 21, 2019 Know How

4 Fall Boating Prep Tips to Extend the Season

Here’s what you need to know about fall boating prep so you can extend your boating season right into the autumn.

Cabin air filter. Changing your car's cabin air filter is a part of routine car maintenance. Here's why you should change it and how to go about doing so.

Posted September 20, 2019 Know How

How To Change Cabin Air Filter Cartridges

Keep the air in your car fresh by learning how to change cabin air filter cartridges in your vehicle.

A car's brake light. Ever wondered what ABS is? Here's everything you need to know about anti-lock brakes.

Posted September 18, 2019 Know How

What Is ABS And How Does It Work?

Anti-lock brake systems save lives. Accidents are prevented and some are mitigated. What is ABS and does your vehicle have such a system?

Posted September 16, 2019 Know How

What Is An Electronic Throttle Body?

Up until the late 1980s, most cars had a fairly straightforward throttle control. You stepped on the accelerator pedal which was connected to a cable that actuated a mechanical linkage … Continue Reading What Is An Electronic Throttle Body?