Ideas & know-how

AAA shares 6 steps for buying a used car, from deciding what to pay to making sure the car is sound.... more

AAA offers advice on how to select new tires for your vehicle. ... more

Put together a supply kit to get you through a roadside emergency. Here's what you need.... more

At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, auto makers show they are finally going green in a big way. ... more

A garage door opener installation isn't the easiest thing to do around your home. Consider carefully whether you should hire a pro to do this job, because the spring is under great tension.... more

Insulate your garage door to keep the chill out of your garage AND your house.... more

Operating a vehicle in the dark with a failed headlamp is both dangerous and potentially very expensive. In fact, a ticket for an inoperable headlamp could cost $75 or more in many areas. If you're in the dark about headlights, learn these headlight basics and how to replace or upgrade them.... more

Learn a trick for making sure you pull your car far enough into the garage, but not too far. ... more

Your car is a machine, and like many machines, it doesn't work as well in cold weather. Here are steps you can take to get your care ready for winter and to keep your car running well when snow and extreme cold arrive.... more

Replacing wiper blades is one of the most commonly overlooked automotive maintenance tasks. Yet worn wipers can have a significant affect on driving safety and driver and passenger comfort. Here's how to perform basic wiper blade maintenance to keep your view open ahead.... more