Nobody ever wants their vehicle to be damaged in a crash, but we all know it’s possible. That’s why we carry insurance, to help make sure that our vehicle is brought back to its original condition without a large one-time cost to us. But, after being worked on, can you be sure that your vehicle comes out of the shop with repair parts that meet factory specifications? You can, with the right insurance coverage.

If you’re hauling more than one trailer, you already know that it can be a real pain in the hitch. One drop height for your boat trailer, one for the quads, one for your RV, and another for the work trailer, and that’s before you decide you want a new truck or that it’s time to give yours a new lift and some bigger tires. Uriah Products and its Aluma-Tow has what you need to make changing trailers and even changing your truck quick and easy, making sure you don’t have a cargo box full of spare hitch parts between uses.

If you spend much of your free time off-roading with your truck or SUV, the odds are good that you are familiar with closed system winching products like the lineup offered by Factor 55. If you are not, you should be, as closed system winching is safer, preventing the cable or D-ring from shifting against the passive latch in a traditional winch hook. The closed system winching components also look a whole lot nicer than the hook that came with your winch, tucking neatly against your fairlead.

If you’ve entered the rideshare side hustle game, or are considering it, you’re not alone.  More than one million Americans are already driving for at least one of the two big rideshare companies, Uber, and Lyft. You’ll need to think about your ride as well as gas prices and more vehicle maintenance, but are you properly insured for rideshare driving? You should be, and products like  Toyota Auto Insurance can help you make sure you are.

If you want to dress up the engine bay of your performance car while also adding serious durability and convenience, the upgraded aluminum cooling system tanks from Canton Racing Products are a great option. The welded aluminum construction looks far better than the plastic tanks that come from the factory and they are also far more durable, while the remote mounting aspect makes for easier coolant system filling.

Not everyone can say that they discovered their lifelong passion at the age of nine, but this racecar driver has always been a gearhead with a need for speed. As a pro drag racer in the Top Fuel category of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Alex Laughlin was bitten by the adrenaline bug at a young age, starting things off with go-karts and continuing to ramp up the speed from there.

With sizes ranging from a mild 32” LT Metric to a wild 37” tall Flotation for wheels ranging from 16” – 22”, the Atturo Trail Blade M/T is a performance tire for your truck, Jeep, or SUV that’s built for off-road duty. Proven through Atturo’s motorsports efforts, the Trail Blade M/T is an affordable replacement tire, delivering superior performance, be it for daily driving or fun in the mud.

If you drive in the winter, it’s going to happen sooner or later. Your car gets stuck in the snow. Don’t panic, you can usually get your car, truck, or SUV out of the snow without needing a tow truck or other heavy equipment to do the work for you. Here are eight steps for when your car is stuck in the snow.

It’s a cold, dark night and you’re walking out to your car. You get in, press the start button, and instead of the usual sound of your engine bursting to life you hear nothing. Just a small click comes from the front of your car as dim gauges cast a dull glow onto your distraught face. You need a boost, but do you know how? Here’s what you need to know to jump-start your car, truck, or SUV.

Your car’s battery is what makes everything in your car go. From your ignition to your radio, if you have a bad battery, none of them will work properly. A car battery, even the best one, won’t last forever. Five to seven years is the typical lifespan of a high-quality battery, less in areas of extreme heat and cold. When it’s time for a new one, you can change your car battery yourself. Here’s how to do it.

Psst! Hey, you. Yeah, the gearhead with the modified car. Bet you’re tired of pawing though various and sundry online classified sites trying to find decently priced speed parts, right? After sifting out the help wanted ads, fake dating profiles, and that guy who’s still trying to sell those beat up frying pans, there’s a chance that maybe – just maybe – you’ll find the Holley carb you heard the guy across town has for sale.

Whether you’re a kid at heart or shopping for a child, Hot Wheels track sets are the perfect way to have fun away from your actual car. Modern Hot Wheels track sets offer a ton of versatility, allowing you to put together the wildest creations and tracks of your dreams. Whether it’s to race head-to-head or side-by-side, or you just want to capture some spectacular crashes or gravity-defying stunts, Hot Wheels offers it all with a huge variety of track sets.

Car seat covers are a practical, stylish accessory; they can also add value by keeping your interior in top-notch shape. A removable car seat cover can have fancy patterns and colors that spice up your interior, but its main purpose is to keep your car’s seats clean. Whether you want to protect protecting against spills, dirt, mud, or sweat, car seat covers come in a variety of prices and materials, so they’re not as easy to shop for as you may initially think. If you have a truck or large SUV, we cover those in a separate article.

If you really want to get the most out of your crossover, you’re going to want these ten must-have Toyota Highlander accessories.

Sailun’s Terramax A/T has always been a shockingly good performer from a relatively unknown brand. Now, there’s a new winter-rated version of the Terramax A/T that’s putting the whole industry on notice.

The Mazda CX-5 comes with an impressive list of standard features for an affordable sport utility vehicle. In addition to the standard and optional features, the automaker offers a variety of Mazda CX-5 accessories that make it a better vehicle for each individual owner, but there are some things that you can’t get from the dealership. Of course, if you buy your Mazda SUV from a private buyer, you cannot add accessories to the final bill and that is why the automaker aftermarket is such a thriving industry.

There are few names in the world of American sport utility vehicles which are more respected than that of the Jeep Cherokee. While the larger Grand Cherokee is the more popular model, the smaller Cherokee is a great option for someone who wants a midsized SUV that offers exceptional on- and off-road driving dynamics and loads of interior tech for a low price point. Also, thanks to the Jeep Performance Parts catalog, the brand offers scores of Jeep Cherokee accessories for the interior and exterior.

In a market awash in SUVs, the Toyota 4Runner still stands out, in that it’s one of the few SUVs that has kept its design focus on off-road capability. We’ve rounded up the best Toyota 4Runner accessories to help you tackle the roads less traveled.

Changing your own oil is the cheapest way to perform the most important piece of maintenance on your car, truck, or SUV. It’s also a great way to keep a close eye on the state of the rest of your vehicle, giving you the chance to check your brakes and other fluids as well as look for rust and other damage, every time you get under for an oil change. What if you’re not handy with a wrench and aren’t sure what to do? No problem, here’s how to change your own oil.

The leaves are turning across much of the country, and with it, the temperatures are dropping. That means it’s time to get your vehicle and yourself ready for winter, whatever winter is in your area. For many, that means,  snow, cold, and ice. For a few, that means it’s finally cool enough to step outside. Whatever your situation, this is how to winterize your car and yourself.

Coilover suspensions are just about the only way to change your car or crossover’s ride height safely and easily. Traditionally, the name meant a shock running inside the hole in the spring, usually with an adjustment to let you alter the height of the spring. The point is to let you lower your vehicle, either for appearance or for better cornering performance. With the popularity of lowering modern cars, there are now dozens of companies selling coilover suspensions. Here’s your guide to some of the best in the business and some tips on what to avoid.

Is the gearstick feeling tired in your sports car? Tired of long throws, wobbly gearknobs, and a feel that’s more commuter penalty box than performance-encouraging precision? Sounds like what you need is a short shifter or short shift kit. These replacement gearshifts give you a shorter throw and a more precise feel. Here is your guide to the best short shifters and some of the best brands in the business.

The Chevrolet Camaro was a staple of the muscle car scene from the late 1960s through to the early 2000s. Then, in 2002, Chevrolet discontinued its iconic pony car, citing poor sales due to a lack of demand for sporty coupes. When Chevrolet brought the Camaro muscle car back in 2010, it borrowed a page from the Ford Mustang’s playbook by styling the new car to recall the original Camaro of the late 1960s.

The 2012-2017 Toyota Camry, also known as the 7th-generation Camry, delivered yet another generation of what Toyota has done best for decades. It offered a rock-solid platform with an excellent balance of durability, quality, and value, with four- and six-cylinder engines as well as a hybrid option. You could get a luxurious leather-clad Camry or you could get a simpler version with cloth and plastic wheel cover if that was more to your liking.

We take a closer look at winter tires and how they can help you drive safer

Why won’t my car start? That’s a question nobody likes to ask and it never seems to happen when you have plenty of time and nothing to do. If your car doesn’t start, it will happen at the worst possible time. There are countless reasons why your car, truck, or SUV won’t start, but most of them are rare. There are usually just a few common issues that will stop your car from starting. We’re here to help you find out why your car won’t start, and what you can do to fix them as quickly as possible.

Every generation of Honda’s Accord family car has big shoes to fill, thanks to this car’s reputation as one of the auto industry’s most reliable vehicles. The eighth-generation Accord was introduced with the 2008 model year and ran through model year 2012. The Japanese automaker offered the eighth-gen Accord as a four-door sedan—the largest ever, with as much interior space as some full-size cars—and a two-door coupe.

Like any other Subaru, the Outback has never been embarrassed to be the exception. To make your vehicle stand out even in a crowd, we’ve found the best Subaru Outback accessories to set yours apart.

Finding good quality swag, especially for gearheads, isn’t always an easy task. Fortunately, we’ve gathered together ten of our favorite Jeep gifts for those of you who want to remind everyone that you drive a Jeep — or that you hope to at some point down the road. Because out of all the auto manufacturers out there, Jeep pride runs deeper than most.

When winter comes to an end, it’s time to remove all that specialty rubber and put on some warm-weather appropriate tires.

Your rear differential is one of the most unappreciated parts in your car or truck. It does what might be the hardest job of all of those components, multiplying torque from your transmission and sending it to two rear tires. The whole time, it is letting those two rear tires spin at different speeds. In the case of a limited-slip differential, it’s also making sure power goes to both rear tires. It’s tough work and it’s dirty work and it is why that quart or two of fluid in your rear differential is so important to long life. Here are 5 of the best differential fluids on the market, how to change it, and when to change that rear differential fluid.

The first time, you weren’t sure if you had heard it or not, but the second time you were a little more sure, and then the thousand times after that it was impossible to ignore. A new noise in your vehicle, one that won’t go away. You could turn up the radio, or you could fix the problem, but how do you know what that noise is? Want to find the source and likely fix for that sound? Here is your guide to 10 of the most common car noises, what they mean, and what you need to do next. We’ve also listed some of the specialty tools you might need to finish the job, in addition to the usual socket set, jack, and jack stands.

Rotate my tires? But they rotate every time I drive?

Over time and miles, your car might start to slow down. It might not accelerate as quickly as it once did; the engine may not run as smoothly as you remember, or the fuel economy may dip—but everything else may work fine. If that happens, it might be time to treat your engine’s fuel system to a cleaning with the best fuel injector cleaner you can use. Fuel injection systems are high-precision electro-mechanical systems with tight tolerances that operate under very high pressures. All the fuel has to squeeze out of injectors with tiny outlets in ultra-precise amounts. Or performance suffers.

More power. It’s what almost every owner wants from their car, truck, or SUV, but the question is how do you get it? There are loads of ways to add power to your vehicle, from cheap and easy to involved and expensive. We’re here to help you with the basics, bringing you 10 easy ways to increase your vehicle’s horsepower. And when it comes to working on your vehicles, eBay Motors is an excellent source for parts, accessories and all the necessary tools for the job.

Your car, truck, or SUV – new or used – is one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make. It’s why you want to keep your vehicle at its best for as long as possible, because preserving value is nearly as important as keeping it out of the shop or having it be reliable for you every day. One of the most important parts of preserving your car is running your engine at peak condition, and there are a variety of ways to do just that.

When it’s time to fill up your car or truck’s tank, gas is gas, right? Or is some fuel better than others? The answer is that not all fuels are created equally, and that most cars are designed to use fuel that is better than the bare minimum. What goes into your tank matters for so many different reasons, ranging from long life to how well it’s filtered, and more. So how do you decide which fuel is fit for your ride?

The next time you go to fill up your car, truck, or SUV, ask yourself one question first: does it matter what fuel I use? The answer, according to at least eight of the biggest automakers, is yes. Important enough that those automakers developed their own Top Tier fuel guidelines to decide what needed to be in gasoline and diesel fuels to help your vehicle running cleaner and more efficiently for years to come. Sunoco Ultratech meets this Top Tier fuel standard.

Trying to make sense of new car prices in 2021 can sometimes be like trying to solve the cryptex that Tom Hanks was trying to decipher in The DaVinci Code. There’s a base price, options list, rebates, incentives … and what’s this about destination and delivery?

Ford basically invented the modern crossover and SUV market in 1991 when it first introduced the Explorer to the world. Combining comfort closer to a car with capability more like a truck, it struck a chord with buyers. The Ford Explorer is now in its sixth generation, and the SUV has come a very long way through its generations—growing larger, more capable, and more carlike all at the same time.

The trucks sold in today’s consumer market are tougher than commercial trucks just a decade back, with the strongest pickups comfortably hauling nearly 8,000 pounds. The key downside to those new trucks capable of hauling big payloads, however, is that they are among the most expensive vehicles on the market. Less expensive modern trucks and pickups that are a few years old are capable of towing thousands of pounds, but for someone who needs to haul big weight, many stock trucks simply fall short.

There’s a solid chance that, if you’ve landed on this page, you’re in the throes of trying to buy or lease a new vehicle.

Not everyone has the luxury of parking their car in a garage, and to maintain your car’s appearance (and resale value), you need to find the best car cover for it. That’s why we take a look at the best car covers available today, explaining their features and what they have to offer. It may appear that most are the same, but you’ll want to pay close attention to the material they’re constructed from and how many layers it offers. Some car covers aren’t recommended for outdoor use, while waterproof covers for your car offer additional straps and buckles to protect it from the wind. A good starting point when choosing a car cover is determining how often you’ll need to use it outdoors, since you’ll need additional features, like heavy fabric, additional layers, and waterproofing, to make sure it offers ample protection. It’s not just dust and dirt you’re keeping out, but getting protection from rain, snow, and even hail, sap, bird droppings, and accidental scratches. Covering your car also provides some theft deterrent, as a thief first doesn’t know what’s under the cover; then has to make a disturbance getting it out of the way. 

From changing your spark plugs to keeping your tires properly inflated, we are giving you 10 tips to keep any car, truck, or SUV running problem free for years. And we’ll be sure to include plenty of advice on tools to help you achieve that goal—from impressive-yet-affordable digital tire pressure monitors, to custom tools that’ll make changing spark plugs a cinch.

It’s never a bad time for a road trip, but we can think of at least one member of your family who might be less than thrilled about your cross-country excursion: your car.

Every new vehicle sold today has headlights made of a polycarbonate plastic that resists the impact of small debris, even in extreme conditions. Whether it’s 100 degrees or 20 below, a rock kicked up by the truck in front of you won’t break the bulb behind these plastic shields.

Negotiating a price on a vehicle – new or used – generally ranks up there with a root canal in terms of the amount of aggravation it invokes in most people.

There aren’t many automotive brands that people get more enthusiastic about than Porsche.

Washing our cars: it’s something we all do, yet some of us may wonder if there is a better way.

Taking the time to properly sample a car before signing on the dotted line is one of the most important steps in a buying decision.

BMW enthusiasts are some of the most passionate automotive enthusiasts in the world. From huge enthusiasts events such as Bimmerfest and various owners’ clubs, BMW drivers truly love their Ultimate Driving Machines. If you’ve got a BMW owner or enthusiast in your life and you’re looking for a gift idea, look no further. In this article, we’ll take a look at the best BMW gifts that could serve as stocking stuffers or birthday presents. If you’re shopping for yourself, even better—there’s sure to be something that grabs your attention.

Octane boosters can help to improve your vehicle’s performance in many ways. Whether you’re looking for increased power, or something to stop engine pinging and knocking, you’ve come to the right place. Instead of wasting time researching dozens of octane boosters, we’re here to save you time by narrowing down your search. Below, you’ll see our picks for the best octane boosters currently available, along with plenty of information so you can learn more about octane boosters.

Only a relatively small percentage of car buyers purchase their vehicle with actual cash – and we don’t mean getting a loan somewhere other than the dealer then using those funds to buy the car. We’re talking about actual, non-financed, take-it-from-your-account cash.

Sony this month announced its latest Mobile ES lineup of in-car speakers and subwoofers. Ranging from $220 to $300, the components should please audiophiles.

New or used, it’s best to be prepared

Congratulations! You’ve put in the legwork, found a car that checks all the boxes, and settled on a good price. All those items are a task and a half—but there’s still one more topic that needs to be addressed: the down payment.

Caring for your car involves more than routine washing and your regular coat of wax. One aspect that is often neglected are your tires, since it’s easy to believe that they don’t need much attention. On the surface, tire shine may appear to be a purely aesthetic product, giving your tires a nice and glossy finish that does add to the appearance of your vehicle. But more importantly, a quality tire shine is formulated to protect your tires from harmful UV rays, grime, and other contaminants on today’s roadways. As a result, regularly using tire shine will protect your tires from fading and cracking, revitalizing the rubber.

Looking for a project to tackle with your newfound free time? Tired of forking over heaps of hard-earned cash for automotive repair jobs you could have just as easily done yourself? Then DIY auto repair might be for you.

Now that LED lighting technology has gotten significantly cheaper over recent years, manufacturers are able to offer a wide assortment of vehicle bulb replacements at an affordable price. LED light bulbs are a great upgrade to any vehicle, enhancing visibility to make your driving experience a bit safer.

Whether you’re a seasoned shade tree mechanic, or a newbie just looking to get your feet wet, brake pad replacement is one of the best maintenance procedures you can do yourself. All it takes is a jack, some jack stands, a few basic hand tools, and of course, your replacement pads and pad hardware. In just the span of an afternoon, you can take your car from squealing, ineffective braking to like-new stopping performance, and you can save a substantial chunk of money doing it.