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Posted May 3, 2019 Know How

Automatic Transmission Filter: Do You Really Need To Change It?

Completing basic maintenance involves replacing a number of filters on your car, but what about your vehicle’s automatic transmission filter?

A car's battery. No one likes being stranded with a dead battery. Here are six easy tips to follow that will help you preserve the lifespan of your car's battery.

Posted May 2, 2019 Featured

How to Preserve Car Battery Life

Your car battery is weak and you don’t know what is draining it. Likely, a combination of reasons is a factor here, including extreme weather and your driving habits. With care, you can extend battery life beyond the usual few years that it’s expected to last. We’ll take a look at how to preserve car battery life in an effort to reduce the risk of you someday becoming stranded.

A driver behind the wheel of a car. Smelling gas in your car can be a sign of a major issue or a minor one. Here's how to know if you have a serious issue on your hands if you smell gas in your car.

Posted April 29, 2019 Know How

Causes of Gasoline Smell in a Car: How to Identify and Address Them

There are a handful of causes of gasoline smell in a car. Here are some things that could lead to a whiff of gas when you’re behind the wheel.

2020 toyota supra with Performance Brake Pads

Posted April 25, 2019 Know How

Understanding Performance Brake Pads

Performance brake pads can help you stop just as quickly as your car accelerates — and we’ve got the details on how to upgrade.

Make each gallon of gas last with these fuel economy tips.

Posted April 24, 2019 Featured

Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

Gas prices go up and gas prices go down. This constant seesaw can put a wrinkle in any budget, leading consumers to carefully consider their next vehicle. But purchasing a new car isn’t always a practical or an affordable solution for some…

A car driving down a road. Take care of battery corrosion before it winds up stranding you with a no-start condition.

Posted April 23, 20191 Comment Know How

Why Do Car Batteries Corrode? Tips For Saving Your Battery

Why do car batteries corrode? We help you keep your charging system in top shape with these tips.

Posted April 21, 2019 Know How

The Best Yard Tools: What You Need to Own

Get ready for the summer season and make sure you have the best yard tools everyone should own.

Posted April 20, 2019 Know How

Removing Stickers From Your Car Done Right

Removing stickers from your car isn’t as easy as you might believe. Several methods for removal are discussed, covering multiple surface options.

A car with automatic braking. Automatic braking systems are becoming more common on modern cars. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Posted April 19, 2019 Know How

What Is an Auto Braking System?

An auto braking system is among the top driver-assist technologies of our day. By 2022, they’ll even be standard on all new cars.

Posted April 17, 2019 Know How

Alternator Pulley Evolution

Solid Serpentine Alternator Pulleys and Automatic Belt Tensioners were first utilized by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in 1979. Their sole purpose was to transmit power to the alternator using one … Continue Reading Alternator Pulley Evolution