We all want our cars to look their best, but we don’t always know what we should do to keep them looking shiny and new. Here, we’ve compiled a few handy tips for protecting your car’s finish: Do what you can to avoid dents and dings. Obviously, scratches and other blemishes diminish your car’s…
When temperatures soar, cars are not immune to the heat. Here’s what you need to know about a car that has a tendency to run hot. For starters, maintain proper levels of coolant and antifreeze. Then, if the temperature gauge in your car starts to creep up or you notice a puff of steam coming…
Planning to hit the road this summer? Don’t be surprised if you find plenty of bugs splattered across your windshield and car. Yes, it’s gross – but you can fix the problem fairly easily. To clean your windshield, use a good quality window cleaner and get scrubbin’! To spiff up the rest of your car,…
Headed out to wash your car in the driveway? It’s always nice to be able to do that chore at home during the summer months, but beware: certain household cleaners can do more harm than good. Sure, dishwashing detergent is handy, but it can damage your beloved car. Its specially-formulated grease-cutting agents can easily tackle…
Sum-sum-summertime is finally here, and if you’re planning to spend at least a few of these gloriously warm days on the road, then you really ought to make sure your car is ready for the journey. Needless to say, routine maintenance is always a good idea, but before you hit the road, you may want…
Is your trunk full of junk? It doesn’t have to be. Follow these simple organizing tricks, and you’ll be well on your way to keeping things in order. For starters, you need to take everything out of your trunk. That’s right – line up the lawn chairs, blankets, first aid kids, umbrellas and trash and…
Taking care of the outside of your car is one thing, but when stubborn stains crop up on the inside, many car owners really aren’t sure how to tackle the problem. Here’s the good news: a host of household products can eliminate stains on your car’s upholstery. In fact, detergent and dishwashing liquid can be…
Keeping a car clean is no small feat, but there are plenty of things you can do to stay ahead of the game. Here are a few of our favorite tips: Get into the habit of emptying the contents of your car every time you return home from an outing. Immediately remove shopping bags, receipts,…
If you drive a high-mileage Honda – or if you aspire to drive one someday – you know that your car will a need a little extra TLC from time to time. Here, we’re offering a series of tips designed to take you to 100,000 miles – and beyond! Today’s tip: Park your car inside…
If you drive a high-mileage Honda – or if you aspire to drive one someday – you know that your car will a need a little extra TLC from time to time. Here, we’re offering a series of tips designed to take you to 100,000 miles – and beyond! Today’s tip: Don’t let your engine…
