The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has practically taken the world hostage. We are confined to our homes and have distanced ourselves from our outside world in order to curb this highly infectious virus. Even though most people are refraining from leaving their houses, there are those of us who still need to leave home every day for work, especially people in the medical, retail and supply chain sectors. And AutoGuide would like to thank these brave souls who are working tirelessly to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 disease.

We understand that not everyone has the luxury of parking their car in a garage every night. If that’s the case for you, it’s worth your time to take a look into purchasing and installing a carport at your home. Carports are typically a covered structure designed to protect your car and are typically free standing. Although they offer less protection than a garage, they do allow for more ventilation. Most carports feature a steel structure with a fabric top, offering protection against rain, snow, ice, and UV exposure.

It’s often overlooked, but using a quality brake cleaner from time to time is a cost efficient way to ensure your brakes stay in good condition. Brake cleaners can help extend the life of your brakes by removing harmful debris, grease, oil, and other contaminants that can shorten the lifespan of your brake drums, rotors, or pads. In addition, these cleaners can often fix brake squeals by getting rid of that debris lodged in your brakes.

You’re feeling pumped as you drive to work, you’ve just finished a killer workout, and you beat your personal record for the bench press. Simultaneously you conceived the perfect close for the big presentation you’re making that morning. Life looks good.

Road trips can be a great and cost-effective way to get away during the vacation months. Preparing for a road trip, even for a short distance, can really help make or break a vacation. For example, having the right mix of entertainment and accessories to keep all passengers in the vehicle happy can start and finish your vacation on a high note — so can having the right emergency equipment and prepping your vehicle in advance. There are lots of places you might consider to shop for essential road trip items, but have you checked eBay lately?

Washing your vehicle is a time-consuming, wet, and messy enterprise, and while it can be fun if you’re an enthusiast who enjoys caressing every last curve and corner of their car’s sheet metal, for almost everyone else it’s a chore.

Experience and proven instruction count when doing a DIY car repair.

A car that reeks of smoke smell and cigarettes can lead to a host of problems. Those issues can range from small inconveniences such as dealing with uncomfortable passengers in your vehicle to major ones such as consistent exposure to third-hand smoke, which can be dangerous to your health.

As with the other fluids in your car, engine coolant plays a big role in how your car is running and should be monitored consistently. The frequency of checks will depend on the type of vehicle as well as its overall mechanical condition and driving history.

Car ownership comes with the added responsibility of tire maintenance. Some owners are pretty good at keeping tabs on maintaining their tires, while others end up choosing the path of neglect.

You don’t want to make the wrong choice. Choosing the wrong oil for your ride can wreak havoc on the engine. But fear not! Below we take a look at four — OK five — things to consider when choosing your motor oil, no matter your vehicle or driving situation.

If you’re planning a vacation or looking to get away and perhaps escape a frigid winter, there’s one thing you should never forget to do to your car before you leave. If you do happen to forget, it could result in a costly repair.

Uncertainty is a key source of stress in the used-car shopping process, and smart shoppers take effective steps to avoid it. Recently, we published this story on  how to test-drive a new car like a pro.

To quickly answer the inquiry posed in this article’s title, NO! Modern vehicles do not need to have their crankcase lubricant exchanged every 3,000 miles. However, there are caveats and you need to be aware of them. We’ll explore these in greater detail after the jump so go ahead and click the link. We’ll wait for you.