Owner Tips

This checklist will help improve your ownership experience for a new or used vehicle.

Keep calm and (carefully) carry on

Things to know before you tow

Spoiler alert: Yes, you need winter tires

Plan ahead to avoid surprises

Diesel and gasoline don’t mix.

Maintenance is key to the long life of any vehicle – and helps keep your turbocharger healthy, too.

Drivers can play a role in extending the life of their tires

Make sure your car and your stuff are protected while you’re away.

Your car’s brakes may be trying to tell you something

Here’s a costly mistake that can be easily avoided.

Don’t let the rain put you underwater.

And some steps to help make it last longer.

Trying to “reset” a computer problem turned into a costly mistake

Many insurance providers are giving customers discounts for reduced use of their vehicles.

Some foolproof ways to save gas and save some cash.

Hundreds of problems, three easy fixes.

What's considered essential travel and services? Can I get my car serviced? What if I get a flat tire?

Keep that battery in tip-top shape with these easy tips

Clutch – and warranty – nuked in nearly new car

Act fast if your engine overheats or suffer (and pay for) the consequences

Cat-related issues mess with the hybrid battery in a well-meaning owner’s car

Just do it

A viable urban or budget alternative.

Not so common knowledge.

Some common car noises you shouldn’t ignore.

Gadgets worth grabbing

Spoiler alert: Yes, you can.

Q3 data breaks down new, used pricing by region

Factory filters are best for your ride – and its warranty

Pothole season might be over for another year, but beware possible lasting damage.

Plug-in hybrids and EVs are coming fast – but is your dealership ready?

What’s new, and what you should review.

Wake up, it’s spring!

Know when to stop repairing.

The proper path through pothole purgatory

Botched remote starter install causes thousands in damage.

Stay calm, stay safe, stay smart.

Maybe this video is fake. Probably, it’s not.

An education in rubber prophylactics.

Inconspicuous consumables

What to know before you go.

Worth it?

Don’t throw money at a problem you don’t understand.

A good six months so far, in part because I did my homework first.

Subscription service arrives with some differences to the US

Not all vehicles can be fixed.

Ignoring a bad wheel bearing can cost you dearly.

When to repair and when to replace.

Read the manual.