Car care

We’ve picked up a few minor blemishes in the finish of our long-term Toyota 4Runner, so we polished them out with a ceramic paint-correction product.

While not an immediate threat, sap can etch through the paint's clear coat after some time, leading to discoloring and staining.

We’ve never owned a long-term vehicle with matte-finish paint before, and we were curious to see what it might entail. After seven months of ownership, we have some answers.

A ceramic coating is supposed to be better, tougher and longer-lasting than traditional wax, but that can be both good and bad.

There are several things you can try, and while one might not be completely effective, it’s possible a combination might work better.

The vehicle repair and aftermarket industries are also affected by parts and labor shortages, shipping delays, increased wait times and rising repair costs.

VSA stands for vehicle stability assist, which is the proprietary term for the electronic stability control system used on Honda and Acura vehicles.

Covering the brake is a helpful technique in traffic situations where a sudden stop may be necessary, and it can shorten stopping distances.

Mazda is implementing a national program called the Essential Car Care Initiative to offer free one-time car cleanings and oil changes to health-care workers.

You need to repair or replace headlights because cover damage caused by 
 the sun can cut light output by almost 80 percent, says AAA in a new 
 study.