Dark shades like black or gray conceal dirt and stains. For occasional joyrides, lighter, fresher colors will show less wear. Lighter colors can also deflect heat in warmer climates. If resale is a ...

You want your car to keep running for years, not just get you from point […] ...

A well-maintained car can last 200,000 miles or more. About 12.5 years is the average age of a car on the road in the U.S. today. How well a car is maintained and driven is a significant component in ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

Tom Wiebell knows a lot about cars. During his career as a radio broadcaster around Columbus, Ohio, he reported on and tested new vehicles. When he realized he was having trouble seeing over the hood ...

For stains on seats, try using Borax powder. Let it sit on the stain for at least 10 minutes, and then suck up the remaining powder with a vacuum. You may want to throw away the car mat or fabric in ...