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Caring Caring for the paint job on your car is one of the best ways to keep your car looking great all year round. Regular washing and cleaning, followed by drying, polishing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-polish-a-car-by-olivia-marsh), and waxing, adds a protective coating over...

Waxing Waxing and polishing your car are some of the most cost-effective updates that you can make to your vehicle, as well as the least time-consuming. While waxing and polishing your car correctly can take an afternoon, the beautiful finish...

How How to Care For Your Car Battery Your car’s battery may have been neglected if you have difficulty starting your car, and it is usually when the weather turns...

Keeping Keeping your vehicle’s windows and windshield clean can certainly be a tough task to maintain. Even if you do clean your car’s glass, you might end up with noticeable streaking and residue. Luckily, when cleaned correctly, streaking and other...

Regular, Regular, everyday driving exposes your vehicle to bugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-remove-bugs-from-your-car-by-jason-unrau) and tar which get splattered all over your windshield, paint job, headlights, and grille. Parking your vehicle on your driveway or on the picturesque street under a shady tree can...

Use as little water as possible to be eco friendly when washing your car. Use waterless car wash fluid and microfiber cloths to clean your car off.

If you are as proud of your car as most people are, then its care and upkeep is...

Since vehicle manufacturers made the widespread switch in the 1980s from easily broken glass headlights to ones made of polycarbonate...

When buying a used car, one of the biggest issues you’ll find is unwanted smells in the interior. Odors can be...

Maintenance of an idle air control valve includes cleaning it from time to time to ensure it lasts long. It keeps your car idle level at normal.

Cleaning a car with a pressure washer is a good way to keep a car clean. Use the right pressure, nozzle, and car cleaning compounds to get dirt off.

Keeping your car clean and organized makes driving more enjoyable and safer. Use baking soda and household items to maintain a clean car.

Spilled milk can leave an awful odor in your car. To get the smell out of your car, blot up as much liquid as possible and use a carpet cleaner.

When When your car’s wheels are clean, it does more than just enhance your car’s looks. It also protects your tires from weathering and cracking and removes corrosion and protects your wheel’s finish from the elements. Keeping your wheels clean...

As As careful as you may try to be in your car, there’s a good chance you’re going to experience a spill at some time or another. The only surefire way to prevent a spill is to never have food,...

If you are as proud of your car as most people are, then its care and upkeep is...

Protect your car paint with car wax and car polish. Car waxes should be regularly applied and range from $4-40 - much less than a car paint job.

It isn’t unusual for dog owners to take their furry friends along for trips in the car. After all, a dog...

If you accidentally spill milk in your car, first, you have to deal with cleaning it up and then, a few...

Although simple in nature, battery cables (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-battery-cable) are one of the most important components of a vehicle’s electrical system. They serve as...