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Decreasing your risk for auto theft: Top 10 most stolen vehicles

After eight consecutive years of decline in the rate of vehicle theft, experts are now projecting an increase of 1.3 percent from year to year. There are many things that you can do to lessen your risk of auto theft. Never leave your car running or the keys in the ignition when unattended–even just for a minute. Don’t [...]

What a Mechanic Wishes You Would Stop Doing

With Car Care Month coming to a close, we spoke with an automotive technician to get answers to some of your biggest mechanic/car concerns for the upcoming summer driving season, as well as some do's and don'ts for your car!

The Ten Dumbest Automotive Design Mistakes

Humans are an imperfect species. People make mistakes. Unfortunately, other people sometimes have to drive those mistakes. These are Jalopnik readers' picks for the ten worst car-design glitches.

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

6 Tips to Renting the Right Limousine

A limo ride is a luxury everyone should experience at least once in their lives. Here’s how to stretch your dollar in a stretch limousine.

When Is a Garage Not a Garage?

Your garage can turn into a melting pot of junk, trash and disposable items that are only taking up space in your home. But a little effort and planning can help you avoid turning your garage into a dumping ground. Use the space in your garage to make it more than just a space to park your carsHome GymThink of all the intense workouts you could be doing in your garage if you cleared out the clutter! By simply sifting through…

A Clean Garage is a Safe Garage

Make the best use of your garage space by taking these first steps. Clean garage storage is easier to achieve than you think with these tips.

Answer Man: Shedding some light on a garage door problem

Dear Mr. All-Knowing: I have a problem that is irritating my wife and I. I'm not sure when it started, but now that it's cold and snowy it's become a

Prolong the Life of Your Garage Door

If you want your garage doors to keep on working for many years to come, then all you really need to do is learn a little about garage door maintenan

Upgrade Your Garage With These Gear Essentials

It is easy to clutter your garage with miscellaneous items, but if you streamline the space by getting rid of what you don't need and investing in some helpful gear, your garage can become an organized and practical space that makes your household more efficient. Deck out your garage with this essential gear and add some functionality to your home:

7 Steps to a Cleaner, More Organized Garage

A survey shows that only about one-fourth of Americans feel confident that their garages are “very organized.”

Tips On How To Clean Your Garage Floor

Automatic garage door openers: hazard for children.

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The Two Main Types of Garage Door Springs

19 Garage Makeover Ideas To Transform Unused Spaces

Remodeling a garage is considered to be as difficult astransforming an old, dusty, dark basement into a living space. The same criteria follows in terms of preparation and the initial organizing that needs to be done. Ensurethat the relevant area is thoroughly cleaned perhaps with a vacuum cleaner, a very effective detergent and you may want to consider a humidifier. Have a licensed electrician advise you on how to go about the rewiring if necessary, in order to accommodate your new lighting f

Is it safe for them to replace the tension spring on their old garage door?

Q. We recently discovered that one of the tension springs in our (old manual) garage door snapped.