Car Care Advice

Learn the basics of car repair and maintenence - from dashboard warning lights to DIY repair guides.

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Dashboard warning lights can signal everything from engine failure to a parking brake left on. Learn more about what each light means.

Parking Brake Warning Light

Brake Fluid Level Warning Light

Low Oil Level Warning Light

Traction Control Warning Light

Coolant Level Warning Light

What the 'Service Vehicle Soon' Warning Light Means

Oil Warning Lights

ABS Light

Brake Warning Light

Throttle Control Warning Light

Reduced Engine Power Warning Light

Airbag Warning Light: What It’s for, Why It's On and How to Fix It

Charging System Warning Light

Oil Change Light

Tire Pressure Warning Light

Engine Temperature Warning Light

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Auto Basics & Tips

How Long Do Brake Pads Last?

How Often Should I Change My Oil Filter?

Car Fluid Disposal

Brake Bleed vs. Brake Flush

Brake-By-Wire Explained

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Car Warranty Guide: What's Covered?

When to Get New Tires

How to Turn Off a Car Alarm

Essential Items to Keep in Your Car

Metallic vs. Ceramic Brake Pads

How to Deal With Car Damage Caused by Flooding

Automobile Owner's Manuals Online

What's the Difference Between Gasoline and Diesel?

What Causes Car Battery Corrosion and How Do I Clean It?

How to Understand Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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How To

For those who prefer to do it themselves, RepairPal is here to help guide you. Learn how to tackle some simpler repairs and procedures at home.

Spark Plug Gap

Leak-Down Test

How to De-Ice Your Windshield

How to Open a Car Door That’s Frozen Shut

How to Put On and Remove Tire Chains for Snow

How to Perform an Oil Pan Reseal

How to Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs

How to Access OBD-II Codes

How to Change a Tire in 9 Simple Steps

Cleaning Foggy Headlights

How to Replace a Fuse

How to Check Your Car's Oil Level and Add More When It's Low

How to Perform a Compression Test

How to Perform a Basic Drive Cycle

How to Replace Wiper Blades

Is DIY Car Repair a Way to Save Money or Better Left to the Pros?

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Blog

Check out what's new with RepairPal or in the auto repair industry.

Meet RepairPal's 2018 ASE Tech of the Year

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Window Tinting

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7 New Year's Resolutions for Every Car Owner

Gary Sharits Answers Important Questions You Never Thought to Ask Your Mechanic

How Long Can You Drive on Empty?

7 Useful Gifts for Car Owners

3 Tips for Safe Driving in Snow

7 Ways Winter Weather Can Damage Your Car

What to Do if Your Car Gets Stuck in the Snow

Holiday Car Shopping? Here Are Winter’s Most Reliable SUVs

How to Safely Tie Down a Christmas Tree

GM to Kill 6 Car Models, Shutter Plants

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Snow and Rain

Choosing the Best Car Wax for Your Car

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