Sitting in traffic when temperatures soar without a properly functioning air conditioning (A/C) system is the last place most drivers want to be. To help avoid this uncomfortable situation, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists...
How you fare when your vehicle fails is often a matter of how you respond. The decisions you make are important and can have positive or negative consequences. Fortunately, most problems are preventable.
Prevention and preparedness are...
Want to save fuel on those long summer highway drives? Close the windows and turn the AC on.
That's just one of the useful -- and frequently surprising -- tips available from fueleconomy.gov, the go-to web site for information on fuel...
Cars are expensive and complex machines that need to be maintained properly so that they don't break down prematurely. If a modern car is treated with care, it can last for over 200,000 miles without needing major costly repairs. However,...
Looking for ways to become more environmentally friendly with your car? Motorists can help protect the environment by following four simple steps from the non-profit Car Care Council.
Follow a vehicle service schedule including steps like...
Spring is one of the prime times for auto maintenance. That first wash-n-wax on a warm Saturday afternoon is liberating. Winter's gloom (to say nothing of grit and road salt) is literally washed away. Take out the snow shovel, the gloves, and...
Each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, neglected maintenance leads to more than 2,600 deaths, nearly 100,000 disabling injuries and more than $2 billion in lost wages, medical expenses and property...
Most drivers do a good job of remembering to change their car's oil, but few keep brake fluid, tires and other key systems in good working order, an AAA survey of mechanics shows.
"Vehicles are so sophisticated today that they'll...
It is that time of the year when many motorists let their vehicle “warm up” or idle before driving. In fact, today’s modern cars are ready to drive in cold temperatures without excessive idling, says the Car Care...
Don’t look now, but you’re probably about to hit another pothole.
This year’s brutal winter weather has resulted in an unprecedented number of potholes appearing on roads and highways across the country, causing considerable...
Keep these five car-care tips in mind as the mercury plummets. You don't want to be stranded by a dead battery or get into an accident because you can't see out your windows. If you haven't taken some of the mechanical preventive-care...
Winter is striking the nation early this year, with chilly temperatures and inches of snow catching drivers by surprise across the land. The first frost is certain to remind that winter prep is necessary, from basic servicing and stocking the...
It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly maintained vehicle in the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in temperate zones need a car care check as the days grow shorter, note the pros with the nonprofit National Institute for...
During Brake Safety Awareness Month in August, the Car Care Council reminds motorists that routine brake inspections are essential to safe driving and maintaining your vehicle.
“When it comes to vehicle safety, the brake system is...
With the hot summer temperatures on the rise, knowing the symptoms of a sick cooling system are critical to your summer driving plans, since cooling system failure is a leading cause of vehicle breakdowns. The most noticeable symptoms are...
Now that Summer is finally here, many of us are planning to hit the road for vacation. Whether you are planning a short weekend getaway or a two week coast to coast trip, you want to make sure everyone is as comfortable as possible during your...
The month of June seems to bring about the unofficial start of summer, and that includes road trips and vacations. But summer’s heat, dust, and stop and go traffic will take their toll on your vehicle. Add the effects of last winter, and you...
It seems like this is the time of year when rain and threatening weather is a daily occurrence. And when it does rain, it usually comes down in buckets, making for dangerous driving conditions. Here are a few tips that will help you to safely...
If you have ever been in a car that has a certain smell to it, chances are there might be something mechanically wrong with the vehicle. Here are (6) vehicle warning signs that your nose might recognize as something that could spell trouble for...
