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A teen driver. Teaching a teen driver how to drive doesn't have to be a difficult task. Here are some tips to getting your teen out on the road safely.

Posted August 8, 2019 Know How

How To Teach Your Child To Drive: Tactical Advice For Parents

Learning how to teach your child to drive isn’t as difficult as you think. Take your time, relax, and communicate, and they’ll be ready in no time.

Ten Ways Your Car Is Warning That You Need Brake Service

Posted July 23, 20191 Comment Maintenance

10 Ways Your Car Is Warning That You Need Brake Service

Brakes are often overlooked and taken for granted until you have a significant problem on your hands. When it comes to the most important safety mechanism on your vehicle, letting … Continue Reading 10 Ways Your Car Is Warning That You Need Brake Service

Floor Jack - Bottle Jack - Jack Stands - Car Ramps - NAPA Lifting Buyers GuidE

Posted June 6, 2019 Know How

Safe Vehicle Lifting: Car Jack and Jack Stands Guide

There are some repairs and maintenance items that can only be done from underneath a vehicle. While your vehicle may be equipped with a jack, it was never designed to … Continue Reading Safe Vehicle Lifting: Car Jack and Jack Stands Guide

Tools and protective gear. Wearing the right protective gear can protect your eyes, ears, hands, and other appendages when working on your car.

Posted May 14, 20191 Comment Know How

The Right Protective Gear for Every Activity

Wearing the appropriate protective gear, like glasses, gloves, and boots, when working on your car or around the house can help keep you safe.

Posted May 10, 2019 Know How

Types of Brake Fluids Explained

Here’s what you need to know about the different types of brake fluids and when it may be time to change or refill those fluids.

A driver behind the wheel. Drowsiness detection may seem like an annoying safety features, but it saves lives by alerting drivers to dangerous driving situations.

Posted May 9, 2019 LifeStyle

Drowsiness Detection Technology Saves Lives

Drowsiness detection technology is a lifesaver. When activated, it can alert sleepy drivers and also offer steering inputs to keep a vehicle centered.

Motorcycle Safety Tips - For Both Riders AND Drivers

Posted May 1, 2019 LifeStyle

Spring Is Here – Motorcycle Safety Tips for Two-Wheelers and Four-Wheelers

Here is a list of motorcycle safety tips in honor of May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

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.

Headlights on a car. Here are the six car features that we can't live without.

Posted March 28, 2019 Know How

6 Most Important Car Parts and Features We Love

The most important car parts include those we take for granted. Read how these parts have evolved over the years.

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.