Maintenance

  • A young man with a distressed expression and dirty hands is struggling to fix a car engine, leaning over the open hood while holding a wrench. Trees are visible in the background.

    5 Car Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Attempt Yourself

    Keeping your vehicle running smoothly sometimes means getting your hands dirty, but not every repair is worth tackling yourself. We’re here to explain which car maintenance tasks you should never try to do on your own, even if you’re confident…

  • Facing a car breakdown, a resourceful young woman utilizes her phone to send an SMS, seeking prompt help to resolve the situation and get back on track

    8 Helpful AAA Member Perks You’re Probably Not Using

    While most people associate AAA with roadside service, there are several other benefits that many people are unaware of. Here’s some of the more unique AAA member perks that come with a membership.

  • 7 Mistakes You’re Making at the Car Wash

    Car washes are a great way to ward off rust and keep your car looking spick and span at the same time. From self-serve washes to full-service facilities complete with towel drying and complimentary air fresheners, there are tons of…

  • 18 Slick Car Cleaning Tricks Only the Pros Know

    Getting your car washed and detailed is expensive, and while it can be a nice treat sometimes, doing it yourself is an easy way to save some money. Wondering how to make your car look shiny and new without taking…

  • Auto repairman feeling uncertain while discussing about reports with his manager in a workshop.

    32 Lies Your Mechanic Could be Telling You

    Car owners place a lot of trust in mechanics to limit maintenance and repairs to what a vehicle needs. But when there’s a sizable knowledge gap between vehicle owner and mechanic, that trust can be betrayed by unscrupulous mechanics. That’s…

  • Mechanics talking while looking the car in an auto repair shop

    Avoid These 7 Oil Change Scams and Problems

    Although doing your own car maintenance might be tough for apartment dwellers and the mechanically inexperienced, changing your oil at home makes sense. The process itself is cheap and easy, and more importantly, you can guarantee that you’re doing honest…