Vehicle – Maintenance

Rain washes over a cracked windshield.
Maintenance

Tips for Chipped or Cracked Windshield Repair

All it takes is one small chip in the windshield before it becomes a full-fledged crack. Even though a chip may appear small, it can quickly become a more serious...

Read more about Tips for Chipped or Cracked Windshield Repair
A mechanic wearing gloves as they work on a car battery.
Maintenance

How Long Does a Car Battery Last?

Usually, a car battery lasts 3-5 years. However, how long a car battery lasts varies based on weather conditions where you live, how you drive and your battery’s quality. [1]...

Read more about How Long Does a Car Battery Last?
A stressed man leaning over his car’s open hood, looking at the engine.
Maintenance

Why Your Car Won’t Start

It’s one of the worst things that can happen to a driver. You turn the key in your car’s ignition, perhaps hear a few alarming noises and then nothing. Whether...

Read more about Why Your Car Won’t Start
A car being driven in the snow.
Maintenance

How to Get Your Car Unstuck from Snow

Getting stuck in the middle of a big pile of snow or on a stretch of ice can be an all-too-common occurrence during the cold winter months. Luckily, we have...

Read more about How to Get Your Car Unstuck from Snow
A red car drives down a country road at sunset.
Maintenance

How to Dispose of Car Batteries

Car batteries have an average life of 3 to 5 years, and when it’s time for a replacement, it’s important to dispose of the old one safely. [1] If you...

Read more about How to Dispose of Car Batteries
Sunglasses resting on the dashboard of a car.
Maintenance

Signs of a Bad Car Thermostat

A broken car thermostat can significantly impact how a car runs. Learn about a thermostat’s function, signs that it may be faulty, and how to troubleshoot problems. What does a...

Read more about Signs of a Bad Car Thermostat