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Dead Battery? Here’s How to Jump-Start a Car With a Booster Pack

Learn about the latest jump-starting methods and about what you need to safely jump-start and replace a car battery with...


10 Creative Ways to Stay Warm in a Car That Has No Heat

If you don't have heat in your car and the temperatures drop, you could be in for a very uncomfortable...


15 Things You Should Do Within 10 Minutes of Having a Car Accident

"Oh no, this can't be happening," you think to yourself in the instant you realize you've been in a car...


How to Silence Your Car’s Annoying Squeaks—in 10 Minutes Flat

By the time you start hearing squeaks and groans whenever you open your door, hood, gas tank lid or trunk,...


Dream Garage Tour: Double-Decker Car Storage

Innovative two-tier car parking and storage, special ventilation, super organization and diamond-plate décor make this dream garage a palace for...


This Is the Least Reliable Car in the Industry

Consumer Reports gathered data on over 500,000 vehicles to rank the most and least reliable cars of the year. This...


How to Fix a Car’s Power Antenna

Fix a car power antenna that's stuck by replacing a burned-out motor or bad cable/mast.


This Is What Reporting Car Trouble Will Be Like in the Future

If you think your car is high-tech now, just wait. When 
driverless cars arrive in a few years, computers might...

How to Replace Your Car’s Cabin Air Filter

Get expert tips on changing your car's cabin air filter, and learn how to keep the air in your car...


Why You Need to Wrap Your Car Key Fob in Foil

No, it has nothing to do with UFOs.


15 Strangest Things Mechanics Have Found in Cars

Think French fries on the floorboard and stinky gym shoes in the back seat of your car is bad? That's...


Drivers Make Hilarious Confessions About How Clean Their Cars Really Are

The inside of your car is either clean and tidy, or a disaster area. Rarely is there an in-between.


7 Car Maintenance Jobs you Can Do Yourself

You don't have to be a professional mechanic to tackle these 10-minute car maintenance jobs.


5 Tips For Selling a Used Car

Want to get top dollar when selling a used car? Keep these five tips in mind before you even consider...


15 DIY Car Wash Tricks and Tips

Cut through that built up grime and dirt and get your car sparkling with these easy do-it-yourself car wash solutions.


10 Must-Stop Attractions for the Best Route 66 Road Trip

A Route 66 road trip is the ideal American travel experience. Here are the best attractions you need to see...


Hot Wheels Is Reviving Five Classic 1960s Cars—and They Still Look Gorgeous

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hot Wheels is re-releasing five of the “Original 16” die-cast cars—now among the most...

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20+ Car Dealer Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

Find out how to get the best value on your next auto purchase by side-stepping these common car dealer practices.


Oil Change: How to Do-It-Yourself

A regular oil change can prolong the life of your car. Save time and money by doing this 20-minute oil...


4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Getting an Oil Change

We all know our vehicles need an oil change and oil filter replacement every 6,000 to 8,000 kilometres. Here are...


What Oil Should You Use for Your Classic Car?

Classic cars need special care to keep them running like new. Discover easy tips for choosing the best oil for...


How to Replace a Windshield Wiper Arm

Do your windshield wipers leave unwiped spots for no apparent reason, even after you replaced the blades? Chances are the...


How to Remove Rusted Bolts: A Step-by-Step Guide

It doesn’t matter if your car is five or 25 years old—it seems there will always be a rusted bolt...

5 Clever Car Tricks for Winter

How to prevent an icy windshield, quickly thaw a frozen lock, and more!


If You Ever Visit These American States, Warming Up Your Car Is Illegal

Depending on where you visit, it may be illegal for you to leave your car idling. Read on to find...


The Mathematical Way You’re Probably Driving Wrong

Just trust the math geeks on this one.


If You Warm Up Your Car When It’s Cold Out, You’re Wasting Your Money—Here’s Why

Colder commutes call for a cozy car in the morning. But if you warm up you car when it's cold...



There’s a Shocking (and Scary) Link Between Driving and Your Mental Health, According to Science

You might want to reconsider your long work commute after reading this.