(ARA) – Drivers count on their vehicles to get them to their destinations safely, but how well a vehicle runs depends on how much effort motorists put into protecting their investment in their cars. About 70 percent of vehicles on the road are in need of some repair, according to the National Car Care Council. [...]

(ARA) – The average driver today estimates that a vehicle should go for more than 200,000 miles before sending it into retirement, according to a new national survey conducted by Kelton Research. With nearly nine in 10 vehicle owners more concerned with engine upkeep than their vehicle’s aesthetics on the inside or outside, car owners [...]

(NC)—You may be surprised to learn that skimping on the quality of your car’s air filter can lead to driveability problems, like stalling and hesitation. Here’s why, according to advisors in this field: To optimize both power and efficiency, modern engines use electronic controls that rely on a multitude of sensors. One of these, called [...]

(NC)—You’ve probably heard the old joke: in Canada, we have so much salt on the roads through the winter that you can get high blood pressure just taking out the garbage. Imagine what all that salt spray and build-up can do to your car by the end of the season? The plastic surfaces of your [...]

(NC)—Owning a car is a big investment. It requires regular maintenance to keep its value and to ensure your safety. To make sure you have a winning hand when it comes to caring for your vehicle, here are 21 of the best – and easiest – tips: 1. Examine your paint for new scratches frequently. 2. Repair [...]

(NC)—For auto enthusiasts, the scratches you get from hiking through the woods or slipping on the rocks at the cottage are minor in comparison. The worst summer scratches are the ones you get on your car every time you load in (or on) the canoe, the camping gear, the bikes – or even just the [...]

(NC)—It’s spring and time to finally wash your car to get the winter’s accumulated salt and debris off your ride. Brace yourself. Your clean car may not look as good as you thought it would. The problem? Fine and not-so-fine scratches, especially on the bottom panels where gravel, salt and other gunk was thrown up [...]

(ARA) – If you’ve been in an auto dealer’s showroom recently, you won’t be surprised to learn that the average price of a new car is approaching $30,000. While there’s no getting around the price you have to pay for a new automobile, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure you [...]

(ARA) – While summer’s record-setting temperatures may be starting to fade, many motorists are unaware that their cars may be experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion. From batteries to tires, heat takes a toll on vehicles. Before you head out for your next road trip, AutoZone recommends performing a few proactive checks to help prevent a [...]

(ARA) – For fall sports enthusiasts, this time of year means one thing: It’s tailgating time. Whether you’re planning to tailgate at your daughter’s soccer game, in the parking lot of your college alma mater or favorite professional football stadium, your vehicle is the center of the tailgating experience. So why not get it ready [...]