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Whether you have a car, motorcycle or truck, keep your vehicle running smooth and looking good with these helpful auto repair and paint job tips, projects and products.

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How to Clean Crevices in a Car

How often do you clean the inside of your car? This is one chore that drops off the radar. We'll...


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A Guide To Spring Cleaning Your Car

With spring comes sunshine and warmer weather, and a perfect opportunity to clean your vehicle.


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If Your Car Is Making These Noises, This Is What It Could Mean

Your car is always giving you feedback, but are you listening?


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These 9 Innovations Made Cars Safer and More Comfortable

Once thought of as science fiction, advanced vehicle technologies are improving driving safety and decreasing the number of accidents.


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What Are Cars Made Of Other Than Steel?

Your car or truck is made of extraordinary materials. Read on to learn what they are.


The 6 Best Car Snow Removal Tools of 2024

Attention drivers: These car snow removal tools will get you out of the cold and into your toasty vehicle as...


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What’s Really Holding Your Car Parts Together?

It's not just nuts, bolts and welds that keep car parts connected. You'll be surprised how many adhesives are involved!


6 Best Ice Scrapers and Snow Brushes of 2022

Make snowy and icy winter mornings less miserable with the best ice scraper. We tested these in Minnesota!

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EV Charger Types: Which Is Best?

Bringing an electric vehicle into your garage for the first time? Here's what you need to know about at-home EV...


All the Costs Of Owning an Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles save at the "pump" and have lower maintenance costs. But are they really less expensive to own? Here's...


How To Drain an RV Water Heater

Periodically draining your RV water heater is key to keeping it operating safely and efficiently.


Hyundai and Kia Are Giving Away Free Locks After Targeting By Car Thieves

Car thefts driven by social media made Hyundai and Kia an easy target. Now the brands are offering free steering-wheel...


Most Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Vehicles

Lower prices and improved technology are making electric vehicles increasingly popular. If you're considering buying an EV, here's what you...


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The Essential Ice Removal Kit for Your Car

Winter brings freezing temps and ice-covered windshields. These essential ice removal tools will get you on the road faster. Don't...


How To Prepare Your Garage for an Electric Vehicle

Switching to an all-electric vehicle involves more than new driving practices. Here's what you need to know.


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What Does a Red or Yellow Dot on Your Tires Mean?

If you had new tires installed recently, red and yellow paint dots on the sidewall are perfectly normal. Here's why...


Chemical Guys New Car Smell Air Freshener Review: Over-hyped or Hype-worthy?

This bestselling air freshener spray makes even the grossest cars smell brand new!

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Why Don’t Both of My Car’s Battery Terminals Have Covers?

With the negative car battery terminal connected to the frame, covering only the positive battery terminal minimizes the dangers of...


Should You Clean Glass Surfaces with Shaving Cream?

Looking for a better way to clean glass? This TikTok hack offers a solution, so we tried it out.


Can This Cheap Glass Cleaner Get Stains Out of Your Car’s Upholstery?

Can you remove car upholstery stains with a glass cleaner from the dollar store? We tested this TikTok hack to...


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Say Goodbye to Foggy Headlights with This DIY Restoration Kit

If your headlights could use some freshening up, give this Family Handyman Approved headlight restoration kit a try.


If You See an Orange Tag on a Car, This Is What It Means

Hint: That orange tag was put there by local law enforcement.


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Here’s What Those Little Black Dots on a Windshield Are For

The little black dots on your car's windshield actually perform some important functions.

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How to Safely Transport Your Sauna

Learn how to disassemble your portable sauna and take it to the next stop.


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Upgrade Your Garage with the DeWalt Socket Wrench Set: We Approve!

If you're like me and would rather DIY your car or small engine maintenance, check out this compact and durable...


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This Family Handyman Approved Cordless Vacuum Is a Must-Have for Parents and Pet Owners

You know how annoying it is to drag out your full-sized vacuum to deal with every little a sprig of...


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Best Bug and Tar Remover for Cars

We all know that familiar splat of a bug hitting your windshield at 70 miles per hour. The next time...


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What Do Car Trouble Codes Really Mean?

Your vehicle has a problem if the check engine light (CEL) glows. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the computer...


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Best Car Code Readers and Scan Tools

A glowing check engine light (CEL) usually means your vehicle has a problem. A scan tool or code reader can...