By Matthew C. Keegan / Originally Published December 1, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Not all auto repair and maintenance projects should be done alone. If you’re replacing a timing belt, for example, then it often makes sense to change the water pump, too. While an extra job does take time and costs money, in the ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published November 30, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Have you had the internal debate water vs. antifreeze for your car’s cooling system? Depending on where you live, the choice may have already been made for you by the weather you’re forced to deal with. Cold winters mean antifreeze is necessary to ...

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By Benjamin Jerew / Originally Published September 21, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / If your vehicle gets 36 mpg, you’ll burn one gallon of fuel on the average daily drive of an American, along with some 9,000 gallons of air, enough to fill a 12 x 20-foot pool to five feet. That air isn’t just air, ...

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By Matthew C. Keegan / Originally Published November 8, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / You may regularly work on your car, handling a variety of tasks yourself. The more you’re able to do on your own, the stronger your skills get. When it comes to troubleshooting brakes, there may be a line you’re just not willing ...

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By Benjamin Jerew / Originally Published October 18, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / You probably already know you should change your engine oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, and it’s a job that even a green DIYer can do in about 30 minutes. It seems like such a simple job, and maybe you don’t even ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published October 11, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Jumper cables are a gear you always want to have with you but hope you’ll never actually need to use. These cables can be a lifesaver when your battery is dead and your car won’t start, or when you get the chance to ...

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By Nick Palermo / Originally Published August 17, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / If you’ve ever experienced a car crash, you know how stressful and upsetting it can be for a driver. Even without serious injuries or worse, the situation is typically troublesome. Dealing with law enforcement, traffic court, insurance companies and collision repairers is no ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published August 16, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Brake rotor replacement is something every driver eventually faces, and it helps to understand a little about how this component fits into your car’s braking ecosystem so you can make smart choices when talking to your mechanic. Brake rotors are some of ...

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By Blair Lampe / Originally Published July 27, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / There’s an entire auto subculture dedicated to custom rim design and care, so it’s no wonder folks want to show them off. Even if you’ve got factory standards on, knowing how to polish your rims can make a strong statement as you cruise ...

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By Sarah Shelton / Originally Published July 13, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / If there is one four-letter word a car owner never wants to hear, it’s “rust.” Also called oxidization, rust occurs when air and water chemically react to exposed, iron-based metals. If you live near the ocean or in an area where salt is ...

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By Blair Lampe / Originally Published July 5, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Uh oh, droopy ceiling? Besides being an eyesore, a saggy headliner can be a safety hazard if it obscures your vision. Car ceiling repair might appear to be an involved job, but with a little patience and the right tools, this is ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published July 15, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Almost every driver has had to deal with car noises, those sometimes annoying, sometimes alarming signals from you vehicle that something unusual might be going on. Whether it’s a bang, a clunk or a rattle, anytime your automobile talks out of turn is ...

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