Clay bars were first used at paint shops to help remove excessive spray. Then, detailers discovered how useful they can be.
By Gary LieberMar 300
Light bars add style to your truck, SUV, or ATV—but they also serve a useful purpose.
By Gary LieberJan 112
Technology to jumpstart a car or truck has made dramatic improvements. Portable battery jumpstarters are small, fast, and safe.
By Gary LieberDec 29
Car-mounted cameras can produce a record of a traffic accident or create a vacation travelogue.
By Daniel GrayMay 70
Where you can’t see, danger lurks. Thankfully, an aftermarket blind-spot detection system can warn you about an approaching car.
By Jim MotavalliJan 70
A battery maintainer often costs less than $30. It’s an excellent investment to keep your battery alive through the winter.
A small, inexpensive plastic speed shape is the best way to see how a paint will look on a car’s convex and concave panels.
By Bradley IgerMay 140
Any task can be a breeze, or a headache, depending on the tools at hand.
By Nina RussinApr 20
Lockable storage systems, standing workspaces, and multi-tiered drawers.
By Daniel GrayMar 140
Turn a meager garage into a pleasant and efficient automotive workshop.
By Daniel GrayDec 220
With the right tactics and products, you can transform that frigid garage into a livable workspace.
Keeping your tools organized will make your life easier.
Add these useful items to your glove compartment for greater utility and safety.
By Nina RussinNov 29
Here are suggestions for the best leather jacket, helmet, driving shoes, and other items that fit under the tree.
By Daniel GrayNov 270
With the right gear, a hard-working commuter car can provide comfortable service throughout the winter.
By Nina RussinOct 2
Here’s the central question: drive it or store it?
By Nina RussinSep 280
Maintain your tires properly, and they will take care of you and your passengers.
By Daniel GrayAug 90
The Ford Restoration Parts program authorizes parts for vehicles ranging from a 1908 Model T to a 2005 F-150 pickup.
By Nina RussinJul 310
Digital tools are invaluable for diagnosing many engine problems, but not all of them.
By Daniel GrayJul 19
The team’s goal is to have the car running for its appearance at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan on Aug. 19.
By Gary LieberJul 14
Here are a few items—including jacks, mats, straps, and winches—to help you get un-stuck.