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A car's windshield wipers. Automakers have engineered wipers to be able to wipe water, snow and dirt off your car's windshield effectively and efficiently. Here's how windshield wipers operate.

Posted March 6, 2019 Know How

How Do Windshield Wipers Work With Different Types of Debris?

How do windshield wipers work when there’s more than just rain on your glass? We’ve got the answers.

A car's parking brake. Driving with your parking brake on could potentially ruin your car's rear brakes and require you to replace the components. Here's what happens if you forget to disengage your parking brake before going for a drive.

Posted March 5, 2019 Know How

Drove With the Parking Brake On Accidentally: Now What?

You accidentally drove with the parking brake on, now what do you do? Here’s what the parking brake does and what can happen if you forget to disengage it.

An electric vehicle only parking sign. Look out for these four signs if you think your hybrid car's battery pack is starting to fail.

Posted March 4, 2019 Know How

Hybrid Battery Tips: 4 Signs of a Failing Battery

Hybrids rely on batteries and combustion engines to work. Here are some hybrid battery tips that will help you find any issues with your hybrid car.

Posted March 2, 2019 Know How

Know-How Notes: How To Service Your Differential

Changing your engine oil and topping off fluids is a common procedure that many DIYers take care of in their driveway. These simple tasks are part of owning a car, … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How To Service Your Differential

A car's windshield in the rain. Changing your car's windshield wipers every six to 12 months is a good maintenance schedule to follow and will help the components keep your windshield clean.

Posted March 1, 2019 Know How

Should You Replace Windshield Wipers Regularly?

Learn why it’s important to regularly replace windshield wipers.

Posted February 27, 2019 Know How

Essential Automotive Acronyms for Understanding Your Car’s Battery

These automotive acronyms and abbreviations can help you understand how your car battery works.

Posted February 26, 2019 Know How

How Often Should You Change Your Oil Filter?

How often should you change your oil filter? The answer is every time you change your engine oil. Here’s why.

Posted February 24, 2019 Know How

Winter Car Tips: 5 Reasons to Dig Your Car Out of the Snow

Even when the weather outside is frightful and the snow is piled high, it’s important to clean your car off. Here are some winter safety tips that will motivate you to shovel out your car after the next big storm…

Posted February 23, 20191 Comment Know How

Know-How Notes – Electrical Tools Guide

For most car owners, the scope of electrical system knowledge stops at the fusebox. If it isn’t a bad fuse or bad bulb, that is as far as they can … Continue Reading Know-How Notes – Electrical Tools Guide

Posted February 22, 20191 Comment Know How

Clearing The Air: 5 Things You May Not Know About Cabin Filters

Yes, unhealthy and unpleasant air is everywhere, but why allow it to funnel into your car and make even the shortest drives unbearable? A new cabin air filter improves the air quality in your car dramatically. Here are 5 things you may not know about cabin air filters and how they make your vehicle a healthier, more comfortable place to be.