The key to a successful DIY car detailing job is to set yourself up for success from the start. Before you actually start ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Regular car maintenance isn’t limited to fluid changes, tire pressure, and brake pads. Changing a car’s cabin and engine air filters can also increase the car’s longevity and the passengers’ comfort.

While going to the mechanic can be one of the most classic ways to blow money that there is, that doesn’t mean it’s always unnecessary. Mechanics have a lot of things you don’t have: training, for one ...

DIY car repairs were traditionally complex, deterring many from exploring this cost-effective and rewarding option. PartsAvatar's comprehensive online one-stop-shop for auto parts has changed this ...

An inescapable part of having a car is that, at some point, you or someone else will make a huge mess in it. Whether it’s a spilled drink, a muddy dog or the most dreaded mess of all — vomit — one of ...

Summer heat can negatively impact your car battery and paint. Drivers should use products and accessories to protect their cars from the sun. Checking fluids regularly is essential. Winters can be ...

Do you feel it? The air is warming, the ground is thawing, the sun may even still be visible when you get out of work. Springtime is around the corner, and here at Jalopnik, that can only mean one ...