The NAPA Auto parts knowledge centre

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 […]

Your vehicle’s brakes have one of the most important jobs of any component: making sure you can stop safely and predictably each and every time you hit the pedal. As the kilometres rack up and time moves forward, however, even the best braking system requires care and maintenance. The key is identifying the right time […]

A gasoline engine needs three things to function: air, fuel and spark. Reduce or contaminate any one of those three components and your engine loses fuel economy, driveability, and performance. Additionally, if the air is dirty, the life expectancy of your engine is greatly reduced. We are focusing on the air component, specifically, keeping it clean […]