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Home for the Holidays: Is Your Car Up for the Journey? Before you pack up the car to head home for the holidays, make sure your vehicle is ready for the journey. Check the following, often overlooked, items: tires and tire pressure, brakes, hoses and belts, air filters, wipers,

A Word to the Wise: Winterize - Be Car Care Aware Winterizing your vehicle is a wise idea, says the Car Care Council.  An investment of an hour or two to have your vehicle checked is all it takes to have peace of mind and help avoid the cost and hassle of a breakdown during severe weather. “The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle READ MORE »

Holiday Road Trip Three Ps That Won’t Bust the Budget - Be Car Care Aware With the holiday season upon us, many Americans are stretching their dollars to make a trip home for the holidays. While driving is the thrifty option, unexpected vehicle repairs can bust your budget this time of year. The non-profit Car Care Council advises motorists planning a road trip over the h...

Are There Downsides to Always Keeping Your Gas Tank Full? Do you try to keep your gas tank full at all times? Find out if there are any downsides to perpetually topping off.

What Does That Light on My Dash Mean? » AutoGuide.com News Have you ever seen a warning pop-up and you wonder what does the light on my dash mean? Here's a handy guide that explains them all.

Don’t Be Spooked By Basic Car Care - Be Car Care Aware While Halloween is a scary time of year, vehicle owners don’t need to be spooked about basic car care. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends motorists follow a preventative vehicle maintenance plan to help take away the fear of unexpected breakdowns and frightening repair costs. “Getting an oil...

Don’t Fear the Check Engine Light - Be Car Care Aware Some common malfunctions that can cause the check engine light to illuminate include a faulty oxygen sensor, mass air flow sensor, or spark plugs and wires. If the light flashes, the condition is more critical and must be checked immediately to prevent severe damage, which may include catalytic conv...

October Is Fall Car Care Month: A Little Auto Care Goes A Long Way - Be Car Care Aware Basic auto care goes a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of a vehicle. Whether you do it yourself or visit a trusted professional technician, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 Fall Car Care Month maintenance procedures to help make sure your car is operating at its b...

Basic Auto Care Many Drivers Miss - Be Car Care Aware Fluids and lubricants rank among the most neglected items when it comes to basic auto care, says the non-profit Car Care Council. Community car care events held throughout the country found that the top-three fluids most likely to be low or contaminated are windshield washer fluid in 26 percent of i...

Keep Your Vehicle's Tires Safe | Tire Safety - Consumer Reports Consumer Reports' tips on how to keep your vehicle's tires safe.

Infographic: 6 Vehicle Warning Smells - Be Car Care Aware This infographic outlines six car smells that could mean vehicle trouble. Burnt rubber, hot oil, gasoline, sweet syrup, burning carpet, rotten eggs.