How to maintain a car
Car maintenance checklist
It takes just a few minutes to check major items in your car. Check our simple illustrated car maintenance checklist; find out how to check and top up engine oil, transmission fluid, how to check the tire pressure, air filter, battery, how to top up coolant and more. »
How to clean car interior
A clean interior not just looks great, it's also better for your health. Whether you are preparing your car for sale or simply want to keep it clean, check this easy-to-follow guide with photos on how to clean the interior of your car. How to clean the carpet, fabric and leather seats and how to get rid of musty smell from the air conditioner. »
How to keep your car running longer
Is it possible to keep your car running longer? If so, what will it take? How to prevent problems and save money on repairs? This illustrated guide will help you to understand your car better and explain some early signs of potential problems as well as ways to avoid them. Read and see the photos how to take a good care for your car. »
Car body care tips
How to keep your car shiny and protect the paint, how to wax and polish a car, should you rust proof your vehicle or not, how to remove marks and scratches from the paint, how to wash off bird droppings, how to repair stone chips and other car care tips. »
Car engine maintenance tips
The engine is the heart of your vehicle; to run day in and day out without troubles it needs to be regularly maintained. Learn what your engine needs, what can cause problems and why it's important to change your oil regularly. This article also covers topics on using synthetic oil, engine tune-ups, emission test and more. »
How to wash a car
Washing your car regularly has its benefits: many things like bird droppings and dead bugs can leave permanent stains on the paint if not washed off in time. The brake dust can damage the alloy wheels finish. The moisture accumulated in the dirty areas can cause corrosion. It takes just a few minutes to wash a car at a coin car wash station. »
Maintaining your transmission
An automatic transmission is an important component of your car or truck; it is a very complex device; transmission problems are not uncommon and the repair is expensive. Read how to prevent transmission problems, when to change the transmission fluid, how to use an overdrive and other aspects of maintaining your transmission »
How to wax a car
A car wax helps you to maintain the like-new shiny look of your car longer and protect the paint finish from corrosion. A car wax covers minor scratches and stone chips, making them less visible. It takes around half an hour to wax the whole car and you will love the result. »
Why a car won't start
Once in a while almost every motorist has to face this problem: a car just won't start. This article explains why a car doesn't start, what are the common reasons and what to check. It will also help you to better explain a no-start problem to your mechanic, which may help him (her) to diagnose the problem quicker. »
How to touch up scratches on your car
It's always better to repair the scratches on your car paint or clear coat as soon as they appear, before the exposed metal starts to get corroded. Check few tips how to repair and touch up deep scratches, how to match the touch up paint color and how to buff out minor scratches. »
Why your Check Engine light comes on
If your Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light comes on, it means that your car's computer has detected a fault that may affect your car fuel economy and emissions. Once a car's computer detects a fault, it stores the corresponding trouble code in its memory. To find out what the problem is, you need to retrieve this code. Read more. »
How to prepare a car for a long road trip
A long trip could be very demanding on your car and even a small problem can cause a lot of troubles when on the road. A number of things on your car need to be checked before a trip. It's also a good idea to take a roadside emergency kit with you in case something goes wrong. Read how to prepare your vehicle for a long road trip. »
How to calculate your fuel consumption
Interested to know your car's real gas mileage? Learn the easy way to calculate your vehicle's fuel consumption. Use one of our calculators.»
10 Common mechanical reasons for poor gas mileage
Diagnosing poor fuel economy could be difficult, but there are few common issues that can cause your engine to burn more fuel. Read about problems that can cause increased fuel consumption, as well as possible solutions: »
Where to download an owner's manual for your car
Your vehicle's owner's manual has plenty of useful information about your car: from the maintenance schedule, capacity specifications and recommended fluids to instructions how to check engine oil, change a flat tire or jump-start a car. If you don't have an owner's manual, many manufacturers allow you to download an electronic version. »
Diagnosing car noises
Wondering what is that creaking, knocking, humming or squealing noise your car makes? Car noises could be annoying, but think of it this way: a noise could be an early indication of a potential problem. By catching the problem early you can save money on expensive repairs later. Check few tips on diagnosing car noises with common examples. »
Replacing a cabin air filter
Ever wondered why there is little air coming from the vents even when you your heater or air conditioner fan is set to the highest speed? There is a chance that your cabin air filter or how it's called 'pollen filter' is clogged up. Read more »
Where to find a DIY repair information
Anyone who works with cars, whether a professional mechanic or a DIY car enthusiast will tell you that to do the work properly you need not only skills and good tools, but also the correct information. Read where you can find mechanical or electric diagrams, repair instructions, torque specification and other information for DIY repairs. »
