It's Time for the 21st Century Tune-up
One of the biggest changes in today's automotive industry is the perception of a "tune-up." Ask 10 vehicle owners their definition of a tune-up and chances are there'll be 10 different answers. The classic "tune-up" was once the heart of the automotive business and contrary to some beliefs, today's modern vehicles still need tune-ups to keep them performing at the most efficient levels.

Are Dirty Cabin Air Filters Preventing You From Breathing Easily in Your Car?
During the hot summer months, contaminants, such as pollen, dust, mold spores and smog, can easily enter a vehicle's passenger compartment through the air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, making the air in the car six times dirtier than the air outside.

Bad News: An Engine "Totaled," Good News: A Remanufactured Engine
Ignoring warning lights can lead to ruining an engine. But don't be too quick to get rid of an otherwise good vehicle because the engine is shot. Here's good information on other options.

It's All in the Timing
The timing belt: what it is, what it does, why it should be replaced as recommended and what could happen if it should fail.

Drivetrain Quiz
Drive train maintenance is the subject of this multiple choice quiz. Material includes drive train components, including clutch, CV joints, etc.

Avoiding a Stalled Vehicle
A stalled car can cause a ripple effect that brings out the worst in drivers. Don't let your car put you in jeopardy.

Check Your Cool Quotient With a Cooling System Quiz
This five-question, multiple choice quiz will help you brush up on your knowledge of your vehicle's cooling system.

Hot Weather the True Culprit Behind Car-Battery Trouble
Summer is the season for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life, says the Car Care Council.

Cold Facts About A/C Refrigerant
How did we ever get along without air conditioning in our cars? It's a feature we take for granted until, suddenly, it's blowing hot air.

Remanufacturing: The Original Recycling
Ten or 15 years ago, auto technicians would rebuild hard parts for customers right in the shop. Today, that system doesn't work, because consumers don't have time to wait and don't want to pay for the additional labor. Remanufacturing now solves these problems, and as such, it is one of the largest product categories in the automotive aftermarket.