NAPA Know How

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is headed for the pickup market. EVs enhance manufacturers’ fuel economy numbers and help them meet clean air goals. But will pickup owners go along with the electric truck trend, trading for ones that recharge rather than refuel? Pros of Electric Trucks EVs have fewer…

Getting rid of an old small engine battery isn’t as easy as you might think. These batteries, which are used in vehicles like garden tractors and are similar to car batteries, present a health hazard. They are toxic to people, the environment, and your pets. As a result, you should…

You may only use your car’s heater for a few months each year, but once you need it, it’s certainly appreciated. Besides making the interior toasty warm, the heater melts snow, clears ice, and otherwise ensures optimum visibility while driving. But what about a car heater blowing cold air or…

“Righty tighty, lefty loosey”: How old were you when you first heard that? It’s the phrase our parents give us to help remember which way to turn things like faucet handles. And it applies to bolts, nuts, and other fasteners. But not to everything. And certainly not to everything in…

So there you are, cruising down the highway, good tunes blasting away, traffic is clear for mile, everything is good in the world. Then your heart skips a beat. Out of nowhere, that pesky little “Check Engine” light lights up the dash with its sickly orange glow. Your mind begins…

Unlike the classic American cars on the 1950s and earlier, modern automobiles are full of plastic. From door panels and dash pads to the engine cover, plastic is everywhere. While this may be an affordable way for today’s auto manufacturers to build cars, the fact remains that plastic simply does…

When you’re in an emergency situation or come upon a road hazard, a set of vehicle strobe lights can alert oncoming traffic they need to slow down. These lights are used by volunteer firefighters and EMTs as well as on the job at construction sites. It can also be good…

Last week NAPA AUTO PARTS looked into the future ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance Systems) arena. This week we look at the future of car connectivity, vehicle data, and what it means in the world of auto repair. Vehicles are increasingly performing more like computers using evolving technology including software, data,…

Every driver will likely need to know how to fix a flat tire at some point in their life. It could be that you walk out to a flat tire first thing in the morning, or maybe a tire slowly loses air while you’re driving. Whatever the cause of the…

Caring for your car goes beyond scheduled maintenance and the occasional repairs to include a sensible plan for emergency care, specifically roadside emergency care. If your car breaks down, you need to do what it takes to avoid becoming stranded. Beyond a motor club membership, a roadside emergency kit can…