FIVE ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR YOUR HOME GARAGE
There are some essential tools that no garage should be without, whether you plan to tackle a large-scale project or just handle basic...
NAPA KNOW-HOW NOTES: 10 TIPS ON HOW TO GET YOUR CAR UNSTUCK
With winter’s grasp firmly upon us, the issue of getting stuck becomes more prominent in our daily lives. Whether you are just slipping a...
TRACTION CONTROL: WHEN IT CAN–AND CANNOT–SAVE YOUR LIFE
If your car or light truck is relatively new, it may be equipped with traction control or its more sophisticated cousin, electronic...
TESTING A CAR’S LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR TOWING SUCCESS
When testing a car’s lighting system before you tow, it helps to understand the basics. Not only do you need to consider whether the...
HOW TO JUMP-START A HYBRID CAR
Hybrid cars might have a leg up on conventional gas engines, but they’re not infallible. They can still break down, run out of juice and...
HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT: WHICH BULB IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
If one of your headlights is burnt out and it’s time for headlight bulb replacement, the variety of bulbs available at the auto parts...
ALL WEATHER VERSUS SNOW TIRES: THE GRIPPING TRUTH BEHIND YOUR SNOW DAY DRIVING
When the weatherman starts saying the dreaded “S” word, the first thought many of us have is: “How will I be able to drive to work?”...
ANTIFREEZE USES AND WHY YOUR CAR NEEDS IT
As temperatures drop, a very important liquid is at work in your car to help keep it running. Known traditionally as “antifreeze” and...
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR TOOLS LIKE A PRO
Whether you’re an occasional DIYer or a busy backyard mechanic, you need the right tools for the job and a systematic way to keep them...
WHAT IS AN ALTERNATOR? A PRACTICAL GUIDE
What is an alternator? Simply put, it’s a part of your car’s electrical system that you never really have to think about until it starts...
