The NAPA Auto parts knowledge centre

Looking at a professional mechanic’s toolbox, which can easily weigh over a tonne, you might wonder if you need as many tools for DIY car maintenance and repair. The simple answer is, “No, you don’t need that many tools,” but there are a few essential tools, whether you’re maintaining your new car, repairing your used […]

When it comes to DIY auto repair, you can do a lot of things with a basic set of hand tools. With a decent set of wrenches, pliers, ratchets, and sockets, plus a few other specialty tools and a repair manual, you could rebuild an entire vehicle. Still, there are times when maybe you need […]

By Benjamin Jerew If not for your car suspension, every ride would be rough and uncomfortable. Even on smooth roads, your suspension allows your vehicle to pitch and roll. While your car or truck body and powertrain are more-or-less solidly affixed to the frame, the drivetrain is more loosely fixed, allowing for movement. Bushings allow […]

Your spring boat-safety checklist is a crucial part of getting ready for warm weather and the good times out on the water that come with it. Now that winter is over, getting your boat ready before the summer will help minimize potential headaches when you’d rather just be enjoying time with friends and family. It’s also […]

By Benjamin Jerew Spring is here, which means it’s time to put away your winter tires and slap on your summer set. This is one of the easiest tasks that any aspiring do-it-yourselfer can get started with, but that doesn’t mean it won’t take the right tools, know-how and attitude to get it done correctly, […]

By Benjamin Hunting Washing your car thoroughly after a long winter season is a key component of protecting its finish over the long term. Allowing the salt and grime that has accumulated over the cold weather months to sit on your vehicle’s paint, chrome, and plastic, can dull its shine and encourage chemical reactions that […]

Unlike many parts of your car, your car’s brakes tend to wear out in several ways, which is why regular brake service should be on your schedule. The most obvious wear is of the friction surface of the brake pads and brake shoes, which flakes off every time you use your brakes. This is why […]