Auto Repair, Maintenance, Tips, and Guides
The NAPA Auto Parts Blog
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Just when you think winter will never end, spring is right around the corner! As we move into warmer weather, it’s time to prepare your car for the change in seasons. This includes switching out your winter windshield wipers for summer ones. Let’s go over why you need to change your windshield wipers, how to […]
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There’s no better time to give your vehicle’s key components a look-over than when you’re changing your winter tires. Servicing your vehicle during your tire change is easy because you’re already doing the hard parts: jacking it up and removing the wheels so you can access your brakes and suspension parts. If your summer tire […]
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As winter winds down, it’s time to clear the way for spring. That includes tackling the mess in your garage! Once you’ve got a clean slate, you can decide how to best use the space. If you’re an automotive enthusiast, this is a great time to transform your garage into your own DIY workspace. Follow […]
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For drivers living in most of Canada, installing winter tires on your vehicle is, first and foremost, a matter of safety. Winter tires can be the difference between skidding through an intersection and coming to a controlled stop in an emergency, and that makes them one of the most important safety features on your vehicle. […]
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Winter weather can wreak havoc on your car’s interior. Mud, snow, salt, and slush are no friend to carpet and upholstery. Never fear, though—winter carpet protection is available, along with upholstery cleaners that can get your ride looking like new again.
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When it comes to corrosion, there’s not much that’s worse for your vehicle than road salt. It’s as common in the winter as cold temperatures, and it’s necessary for safety, but road salt packs a double whammy when it comes to vehicle damage. Can you avoid it? We’ll tell you which provinces use road salt […]
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No driver wants to deal with a dead battery, especially if they’re in a rush to get to work or in the middle of a long-planned road trip. Thankfully, with the right tools, it’s fairly easy to get your battery back up and running.