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A car's engine oil dipstick. With warm weather upon us, now is the perfect time to go on a road trip. Here are some things you can do before, during and after the trip.

Posted May 31, 2019 Know How

How To Prepare Your Car For A Road Trip

Planning to go on a road trip? Wondering how to prepare your car for a road trip? Here are things you can do before, during and after a journey.

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.

A brake pad on a rotor. Do you need to change all of your car's brake pads at the same time? While the answer is, "it depends," here's why you should get into a habit of changing your front brake pads at the same time.

Posted April 1, 2019 Know How

Changing Brake Pads: Should You Do It All At Once?

When changing brake pads, should you do all four wheels at once? The answer depends on your driving style, but changing the front two is more common.

Replacing brakes on a car. With these tools, you'll be able to replace the brakes on your car.

Posted March 25, 2019 Know How

The Tools Needed to Change Brakes

Many of the tools needed to change brakes are probably sitting in your toolbox or garage already. If not, here are the ones you’ll need to finish the job.

Posted January 30, 2019 Know How

3 Smart Tips For Brake Pad Replacement

Knowing when it’s time for a brake pad replacement can save you a significant amount of money when it comes to maintaining your car. It’s best to wait until they’ve served their last useful mile and you’ve received maximum value from each set, but if you go too long, you run the risk of damaging other brake components…

Posted December 26, 2018 Maintenance

Inside A NAPA Brake Package

Brake jobs are necessary part of automobile ownership. Whether you take your ride to a NAPA AutoCare Center or prefer to handle the task yourself, a NAPA Brake Package is … Continue Reading Inside A NAPA Brake Package

Keeping your engine, tires and brakes in good condition ensures that electronic stability control will work effectively.

Posted October 25, 2018 Maintenance

Electronic Stability Control: A Short History

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) has been around for nearly three decades and has saved over a million lives. How can you make sure your ESC is working?