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80% of Vehicles Need Service

Vehicle Neglect Can Take the Pun Out of Thanksgiving 

Does Your Car Sound Haunted?

Is Your Car Ready for a Holiday Road Trip?

October is Fall Car Care Month

Thanksgiving Travel by Car Saves Money and Headaches

Car Care Council Launches Digital Car Care Guide

Checking Brakes Frequently Saves Money and Lives

Driving in Winter Takes Preparation

Check Vehicle Lights. Daylight Savings Time Ends 10/31/09.

It’s a Perfect Time to Invest in Your Vehicle

Like a Millionaire: Drive Smart and Save Money

More Motorists Keeping Vehicles Longer

Motorists Seek New Repair Facilities as Car Dealerships Close

Myth: Only New Car Dealers Can Do Warranty Service.

Replace Your Vehicle’s Belts, Hoses Regularly

Take Control of Your Vehicle’s Safety - Check Its Suspension

Ceramics: The Next Stop In Breaks?

When Brakes Talk, Drivers Should Listen

What is a Ceramic Brake Pad?

Brakes Today Feel Much Better than in the Past

Plenty of Opportunities for Careers in Auto Repair

Find Your Auto Tech NOW, Before You Need Him

When Only the Best Is Good Enough

NASCAR Crew Chief: The Ultimate Technician

Trusting Your Technician: Communication a Vital Component Says NASCAR Car Chief

NASCAR Tips - Shock Absorbers are the Key to a Good Ride 

In Tune with Engine Noises from a NASCAR Engine Specialist  

Tips on How to Safely Jack Up your Car from NASCAR

Tips on Ways to Save at the Pump from NASCAR

Tire Talk from a NASCAR Professional

TIRES - NASCAR vs. PASSENGER Tips on How to Better Take Care of Yours

Taking Care of Your Brakes, NASCAR-Style

Clear up Cloudy Headlamps for Safer Nighttime Driving

Protect Your Auto Investment: Choose an ASE-Certified Auto Technician

Career Advice for Parents and Students: Automotive Technology Offers High-Tech Career Paths

Gas Saving Tips

'Green' Tips for Your Vehicle

Technician Certification Group:  "Don’t Scrimp on Vehicle Maintenance"

Fall/Winter Car Care Tips from the Pros 

Be Aware of Aggressive Drivers 

Cool Runnin'

DIY Truck Bed Liner Makes Protecting Your Investment Easy, Affordable

Windshield Cleaning Products Muscle Away Natures Worst

Tire Tips: Check for Obvious Signs of Wear

Tire Tips: Underinflation Can Overload Tires

Tire Tips: Place a Penny in the Tire

Tire Tips: Just a Look Won't Do it

Tire Tips: Do You Think You Are Under Pressure?

Tire Tips: Do You Know the Right Pressure?

Be Car Care Aware - Air Your Spare! 

Tire Shopping: Like Shoe Shopping, For Your Light Truck

Maintaining That “New Car” Look Protect your Paint Job investment with the right methods and materials

Help Prevent Vehicle Rust

Keep Your Wheels in Balance the Lead - Free Way

3M Helps Get the Lead Out!

Refresh Your Vehicle With Do-it-Yourself Aftermarket Parts

Rust Prevention is Key to Vehicle Maintenance

Balancing Wheels and Peace of Mind 

New US Legislation Bans Lead Wheel Weights

A New Way to Light up Your Truck Bed or Tool Box

Wiper Blades for Pinch Tab Arms Now Easily Replaced

New Wiper Blades for Push Button Arms Offer High Performance and Modern Styling

Protect Driver and Passengers from Breathing Dirty Air inside the Car Install Fresh, Quality Cabin Air Filters

Premium Oil Filters Keep Oil Clean, Flowing Smoothly Between Oil Changes

Keep Your Vehicles Engine 'Humming' With Regular Oil and Air Filter Changes

Changing Your Vehicle’s Filters Is Still A Great DIY Opportunity

New Purolator Web Site – A Virtual Gold Mine on Filters

Air Filters – You Find Them In The Strangest Places

Breathe Easier With Fresh Cabin Air Filters In Your Car

Cold Weather And Oil Changes - Here’s What You Need to Know

NAPA AUTO PARTS Identifies Top Questions Every Vehicle Owner Should Ask Their Automotive Technician

Don’t Be Stuck Driving a Lemon: NAPA AUTO PARTS Identifies What to Know and Do Before Purchasing a Used Vehicle

Dispelling the Myths: NAPA AUTO PARTS Identifies Common Myths and Provides the Facts

NAPA Spotlights Key Brake-Related Warning Signs to Encourage Preventive Maintenance

Going Green—On the Road and at the Car Wash

New Radiator Caps Take Pressure Off Car Owners

Drive safe - make sure your vehicle’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is working properly

How do you know it’s time to replace your brakes? 

Crystal Clear Visibility Is Critical To Driving Safely All Year Around

Aggressive Vehicle Maintenance Essential For Maximum Efficiency, Fuel Economy

Electronic Stability Control, The Most Effective Safety System Since The Safety Belt

Windshield Wipers – A Driver’s First Line of Defense in Bad Weather

Automotive Oxygen Sensor Key To Efficiency for Today’s Vehicles

Bosch Builds 10 Billionth Spark Plug Named Favorite Brand In Reader Poll

Formula Hybrid Competition Tests Hybrid Technology Development, At The Race Track

Bosch ‘ICON Wiper Blade Challenge’ Competes in all Grand Am Races

Vaughn Gittin Jr. And Bosch Team Up To Create Dramatic Drifting ‘Performance Art’

The Green Facts About Your Car’s Air Conditioning System

4C’s of Winter Driving

Preparing Your Car for Winter Storage

Keeping Your Car Can Save You Money

Checklist for Selecting the Right Auto Repair Shop

New Version of Car Care Guide Shows How to Save Gas and Drive Green

Don't Forget to Check Your Antifreeze

Beware of Potholes

How to Drive Smart and Save Money

Show Your Car a Little Love

Take the Gas Saving 101 Quiz

TPMS Will Tell you if your Tires are Under Pressure

147 Million Gallons of Wasted Gas? it's a Drop in the Bucket.

A Change for the Better? Just Ask Your Brakes

A Clean Car Is Cool

Avoid Marital Stress. Replace Wiper Blades

Avoiding a Stalled Vehicle

Bad News: An Engine “Totaled” Good News: A Remanufactured Engine

"Bells & Whistles" Enhance Your Bland Vehicle

Botox for Your Car

Brake Safety Compromised with Contaminated Brake Fluid

Can you See, Steer, and Stop? Check Lanes Raise the Question

Check Your Cool Quotient with a Cooling System Quiz

Citizens and Vehicles, Getting Older, Working Harder

Cold Fact About A/C Refrigerant

Comprehensive Pre-Trip Checkup Can Pay Off

Connecting Jumper Cables

Consumers Can Avoid Problems by Watching for Warning Signs

Dirty Cabin Air Filters Prevent You From Breathing Easily in Your Car

Does "On the Road Again" Mean "On the Phone Again"?

Drivetrain Quiz

Ease Gas Pump Pains by Replacing Old Habits with New Ones

Faith in Your Tech = Faith in Your Vehicle

For Ladies Who Enjoy Shopping: How to Shop For a Battery

For Safer Teen Drivers, Read This Before Handing Over the Keys

Fuel Savings Tips as Gas Prices Soar

How NOT To Save Money

How to Shop For a Battery

If It Looks Like A Flat, Feels Like A Flat, And Sounds Like A Flat, Guess What...!

It’s All in the Timing

Keeping Up with Proper Vehicle Maintenance is Easier Than You Think

Keeping Your Leased Vehicle, or Buying an Off-Lease.

Learn This for "Safety's Sake"

Maintaining Your Present Vehicle May Make Financial Sense

Pride of Ownership Begins From Within

Proper Washing and Waxing Adds Value To Vehicles

Replace Wiper Blades for Safety

Rust: A Nasty Four-Letter Word

Save Money On Car Repair With These Four Questions

Stress Management Works for Holidays and Automobiles

The Road to a Long-Lasting Automobile

Timing Belt: Out of Sight and Mind

When a Split Second Counts

Your Car Looks Like New. What’s Your Secret?

High Water Headaches

Are Dirty Cabin Air Filters Preventing You From Breathing Easily in Your Car? 

Avoid Marital Stress. Replace Wiper Blades

Remanufacturing: The Original Recycling

Your Car's Safety Check Should Start With A Stop

Don’t Forget to Check Your Antifreeze

Consumers and Small Businesses Could Suffer Without Right to Repair Legislation 

Take Control of Rising Gas Prices: Don't Let Your Money Evaporate

Spend Your Tax Refund on One of Your Biggest Investments

Penny Wise - Pound Foolish Auto Glass Decisions

Your Windshield IQ - What You Don’t Know Could Be Dangerous

After Vehicle Roll-Overs, Properly Replaced Windshields Are Essential

It’s Time for the 21st Century Tune-up

Buying a New Car? Financial Planners Have a Better Idea

Avoiding Road Debris Could Be Simple With Preventative Vehicle Check

Inspections Show Most Vehicles Need More Care

8 Signs That Your Car Has Pothole Damage

Motorists Can Save Thousands By Repowering Their Engines

It’s Time for the ‘21st Century Tune-Up’

Free Car Care Repair Tips for the Ravages of Winter From the Car Care Council 

What is Your Check Engine Light Telling You?

Smart Motorists Don’t Trade, They Upgrade

Consumers and Small Businesses Could Suffer Without Right to Repair Legislation

Small Business Owners Will Suffer Without “Right to Repair Act”

Car Covers Protect Against the Elements While Protecting Your Investment

Get Ready for Winter

Car Care Tops List of Thanksgiving Preparations

The No-Fail Valentine’s Day Gift

Car Care Guide Takes Mystery Out of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Motorists Can Order Free Guide Online

Check Antifreeze to Avoid Winter Blues Car Care Council Offers Winter Preventative Maintenance Tips

More Than 70 Percent of Motorists Fail to Winterize Their Vehicles

Now Is the Time to Check Your Wiper Blades

Tips to Get You Ready For Winter Driving

Tips to Keep Your Car In Shape for Road Trips

Autumn Leaves Present Driving Hazards

Getting Your Car Ready for College

Vehicle Safety Items Make Perfect Holiday Gifts

Taking the Scare Out of Driving on Halloween

Why You May Lose The Right To Repair

Basic Car Care Greatly Improves Safety and Reliability

Five Steps to a “Greener” Car

Four Symptoms of a Sick Cooling System

Wash Me, Please

Road Construction Can Be Tough on Vehicles

It’s Probably Time to Replace Your Vehicle’s Cabin Air Filter

Ghouls and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky  

New Car Smell Wears Off – Payments Linger for Years Repowering Your Engine May Be Key to Long-Term Financial Happiness

Overlooked Service

With Fuel Prices Rising, Proper Maintenance Can Save You Money

Behind the Wheel With Your Teenager

Maintenance Doesn’t Stop for Low Mileage Cars

Family Automotive Tips

Breathe Right In Your Car