The paint on a vehicle is affected by the ultraviolet rays of the sun. In time, paint fades, but this doesn't mean that the car has to be repainted. Paint is applied to a vehicle…

A battery has two jobs. One is to supply electricity to the starter motor so the starter can turn the engine crankshaft rapidly enough for the engine to start. The other is to provide current…

A surface scratch or isolated chip in paint can usually be eliminated. Scratches First try polishing compound. Fold a soft cloth into a pad. Dip the pad into water, wring it out, and scoop a…

The repairs described in this article apply only if the engine of your ve­hicle stalls in wet weather, which includes periods of high atmospheric humidity even when rain or snow is not falling. If wet-weather…

To determine whether it is taking too long for your vehicle's heater to give off sufficient heat, use a kitchen thermometer (the type placed in roasted meat to measure internal temperature). Insert the probe of…

If weatherstripping tears, becomes separated from its channel, or wears out, a water leak and/or wind noise from around a door may occur. To determine whether noise is coming from one of the doors, use…