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Spring Car Care

Winter is tough on our cars. Here is a great checklist to make sure your vehicle is ready to run reliably, efficiently, and consistently this spring.

Windshield Repair: Next Steps

After a windshield repair, there are a couple of things you need to attend to. Your windshield is an important vehicle safety component, so don't skip these tips.

Keep Your Focus on the Road

Even though we all know that distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents, it can be easy to get complacent. Here are our tips for distraction-free driving.

How to Stay on Top of Recalls

Vehicle recalls sound scary, but usually, they are small problems that are free to fix. Here's how to learn about recalls and register for automatic notifications.

All About Octane: Additives (3/3)

This is the final part of our mini-series on fuel. Today we're focusing on high-octane fuels, specifically the various additives and detergents that they boast.

All About Octane: Performance (2/3)

Here is part two in our "octane" series. Today we are covering how different types of fuel affect performance driving, and whether it's worth it for your car.

All About Octane (Part 1/3)

This is the first part of a three-part series on fuel octane. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about octane out there, so here are the answers you need.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 3/3)

In Parts 1 & 2 of this series, we discussed various reasons why your tires might be creating lots of noise. Now, in the 3rd and final part, we present the solutions.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 1/3)

Tire noise is an issue that most people don't think about until it becomes a problem. Here are the factors that influence tire noise, so you can keep your ride comfortable.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 2/3)

Following up on last week's article about tire noise, this article focuses on the less common reasons why your tires may be making more noise than you are used to.

Drive (Fuel) Efficiently

This post is a 5 step course on driving more efficiently to help save you a fortune at the fuel pump and reduce wear on your vehicle at the same time.

Tire Care Basics

Ever wonder what the most common car repairs are and how much they cost? This survey found some interesting results, along with some ideas for avoiding them.