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Your car's steering wheel is six times dirtier than your smartphone screen (which by the way topped in at No. 1 on WebMD's grossest list), four times nastier than the seat of a public toilet and twice as filthy as the buttons in an elevator. Grossed out yet?
The interior of your car is a breeding ground for bacteria. But it's your steering wheel that is the dirtiest surface around.
Younger or less-experienced drivers usually achieve higher fuel economy when paired with an experienced driver, compared with driving solo.
Younger or less-experienced drivers usually achieve higher fuel economy when paired with an experienced driver, compared with driving solo.
The best roadside emergency car kits you can buy
You never know what could happen when you are out on the road. These roadside emergency kits should be kept in every car, just in case.
The gasoline odor in your car can be quite obnoxious, especially when you're forced to spend long hours inside your car, like on a long trip.
With traffic getting more and more hectic, we end up spending a good deal of time in our car, and that's why the aftermarket business these days is centered around making the inside of the car more comfortable. But all that means nothing if your old car smells like a gas station.
The last thing most people expect when they get behind the wheel is their car engine overheating. But, it's important to know what steps to take when a car overheats so you can handle the situation effectively and keep safety a priority. Here's what to do if you find yourself with a vehicle that's overheating.
The last thing you expect while driving is an overheated engine. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
This dumb mistake leads to thousands of car thefts...
While vehicle thefts have fallen steeply over the years, one type has nearly doubled recently.
This dumb mistake leads to thousands of car thefts...
While vehicle thefts have fallen steeply over the years, one type has nearly doubled recently.
Top 10 Fuel Saving Tips
Yes, your car can get better gas mileage! These Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips will help you improve your car's fuel economy and use less gasoline.
Spring Tire Care Tips | Stay Safe on the Road
Winter is tough on tires: Road conditions can be brutal, and temperature swings can often mean your tires have become badly deflated.
Following the recommended maintenance schedule in your owner's manual is like insurance. By spending a small amount on auto care more regularly, you protect yourself from larger expenses later on.
With the average tax refund expected to be nearly $3,000, you might be thinking about splurging on something special. However, being practical with some of your refund might be a better choice. A new video from the Car Care Council explains how spending a portion of your tax refund on preventativ...
Here's exactly what you should do if you get in a fender bender...
Odds are you'll experience at least one car accident. Here's what you should do if it happens to you.
Only 18 percent of new cars require premium. The owners of the other 82 percent waste about $2 billion a year using a gas that provides no benefit.
Only 18 percent of new cars require premium. The owners of the other 82 percent waste about $2 billion a year using a gas that provides no benefit.
Six Ways You Could be Killing Your Car
Owning a car can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how well you take care of your vehicle, says the non-profit Car Care Council. The following are six things that many motorists do that can harm their car and their wallet. Ignoring the check engine light. Ignoring an illuminated check engine li...
Vroom-Vroom: This Is How Your Car's Engine
This is how the combination of an engine, fuel, and air makes your car move, explained in plain English, in case you're not an engineer.
New automobiles are reaching dealerships with all manner of sophisticated lifesaving technology, like collision-warning systems and automatic braking. But older cars can be outfitted with similar systems, too, and a study suggests it can make driving safer for you - or your teenager.
“This can be a great way to get the safety benefit of crash-avoidance technology at a reduced cost compared to a new car,” said the author of a safety study.
If you want to keep your friends, stick with car tricks that won't damage the vehicle or present a safety hazard.
You've probably heard of classic car tricks like placing an open tuna can under the driver's seat or making a mess of a car's interior. While these pranks ...
While a TPMS light coming on can be a great warning ahead of an impending emergency, there is no replacement for physically checking your tires with a gauge and topping them up as needed.
When your TPMS light comes on, the way it acts can say a lot. Here's what a blinking TPMS means and what it means when it comes on intermittently.
Though tires aren't the flashiest items on your vehicle, you should definitely know how to identify their features, and have a general idea of what's going on with them.
Ever wonder what all of those letters, numbers, and symbols mean? Here's an explainer.
How Do I Get Rid of a Dead Animal Smell in My Car?
Fighting the funk brought on by an animal decomposing inside your car engine can be hard, but not impossible. Here's how to do it.
A lot of drivers admit to being tired when they get behind the wheel.
Maureen Short is a West Pointer and former US Army Captain who learned about drowsy driving firsthand when she was a company commander in Iraq.
So You Have a Dead Battery?
Here's how to recharge it and what to do if that doesn't work.
With National Car Care Month in April upon us, the non-profit Car Care Council suggests you stop stalling and get your vehicle serviced today.
Overdue for an oil change or a brake inspection? Whatever the service, by postponing necessary maintenance, you may be causing extensive damage to your vehicle and increasing the chance of a breakdown. With National Car Care Month in April upon us, the non-profit Car Care Council suggests you stop s...
When your car battery keeps dying over and over again, it's a pretty safe bet that there's an underlying problem that needs to be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere.
When your car battery keeps dying, it could be a simple fix or an expensive repair. Here are six problems you can check, and maybe fix, yourself.
For most vehicles, headlights are a basic electrical system, controlled by switches and relays to turn them on and off. If your high beams stop working, here are nine of the most-common causes.
High beam headlights not working? The problem is probably the result of one of these common causes.
The alphabet soup on tires' sidewalls can be off-putting, but it is ultimately understandable - and most of it is meaningful to the average person. What follows is all the information you need in order to decode the key information on any tire.
Let us help you decode the sizing info, age, speed rating, and other important data that's on your tires.
The basic argument in favor of fog lamps is that regular headlights, and especially high beam headlights, tend to reflect back in a driver's eyes. This type of dangerous situation can be avoided by aiming the lights at a steeper angle in a bar shape, which is what fog lamps are designed to do.
Fog lights have their uses, but does that mean you actually need them, or can they actually be dangerous in the wrong circumstances?
The reason that you can have a situation where the radio, dash lights, headlights, and other electronics seem to work fine, while the engine stubbornly refuses to turn over, relates to the amount of current that each of these devices requires.
If your car won't start, but the lights and radio work, the problem could still be a bad battery. Here are five things to check before going to a pro.
Car Window Jam? Here's What to Do
Car window jams are always frustrating. Find out how to identify the source of your window problem, plus how to fix it.
ABS Driving Tips
Anti-lock brakes can cut your stopping distance dramatically, but there are a few vital things you need to know first. Read this and drive safer.
A car that has maintained its appearance will be worth more when you decide to trade it in. Following are simple steps you can take to preserve your car's beauty.
If you're willing to take a few simple steps to preserve the beauty of your car, you stand to get a lot more money when you trade it in.
One advantage of outside airbags is that they disperse the forces of impact. An oncoming car about the slam into the side of your vehicle would strike with the relatively small surface area of its front bumper?and an even smaller surface if it strikes at an angle. But when a car hits an inflated airbag, the impact force is spread through the airbag and along the length of the vehicle's side structure, which reduces energy loads.
The German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG is taking this idea seriously, developing airbags that would inflate on a vehicle's exterior to make it even safer.
Your Car's Steering Wheel Is Totally Nasty
The interior of your car is a breeding ground for bacteria. But it's your steering wheel that is the dirtiest surface around.
Many of the dashboard lights will come on when you start the car and then quickly disappear, which isn't anything to worry about. But if they stay on or illuminate while you're driving, it can be cause for concern.
The number of warning lights on your car’s dials and dashboard can be confusing, so we explain what they mean and whether you have to worry...
Hitting a pothole with your car can do a real number on tires, wheels, steering and suspension, and alignment. The non-profit Car Care Council urges motorists to watch for three warning signs to help determine if hitting a pothole has damaged their vehicle.
Hitting a pothole with your car can do a real number on tires, wheels, steering and suspension, and alignment. The non-profit Car Care Council urges motorists to watch for three warning signs to help determine if hitting a pothole has damaged their vehicle. Loss of control, swaying when making routi...
Whether your heater or A/C smells sickly sweet, simply stale, acrid like burning rubber, or distinctly urine-tinged, all of these different gross car heater smells can be associated with a specific problem, which means each also has its own specific fix.
Tons of bad smells, from burning and acrid to sickly sweet, can come out of car vents. But not all of them actually originate from the HVAC system.
Here are seven of the top reasons your car stinks, and what you need to do about it.
Some bad car smells indicate serious problems. Here are seven reasons your car might stink.
7 Car Noises You Should Never Ignore
Learn more about 7 common car noises you should never ignore, discover what each type of noise could be, and find out how you should approach getting it repaired.
Why are my brakes squeaking?
Squeaky brakes can panic a driver, as brakes are arguably the most important safety feature in automobiles. Sometimes the concern is warranted, as the brakes are going bad. Other times, however, there may be nothing wrong at all.
7 Car Noises You Should Never Ignore
Learn more about 7 common car noises you should never ignore, discover what each type of noise could be, and find out how you should approach getting it repaired.
10 Crucial Steps to Get Your Car Ready for Spring
A bit of maintenance now can save you from costly repairs and safety hazards down the road.
Your engine is designed to run at an optimum temperature. This is not just the best temperature for performance, it's more about maintaining the right conditions for all of your emission control systems to function at their peak.
Understanding how your cooling system works is very important to understanding how to troubleshoot your cooling system if you have an overheating problem.
This misconception is common, and it comes with substantial risks to the health of your engine. Once you understand what coolant actually does, you're unlikely to make the same mistake.
An engine's cooling system requires a proper coolant mixture, not just water—water alone will compromise the effectiveness and longevity.
If you want to see what a blown rotary engine looks like, and maybe learn a thing or two about how they work, check out Car Throttle's video right here.
It's not just those apex seals you have to worry about.
We've compiled a list of tricks you can try when your car won't start, and none of them require tools.
If you turn the car key and your car won’t start, don’t give up. Before you call for a tow, try these seven simple tricks to get your car started again. The only tool you need is a shoe.
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