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What Is an LS Swap?

Reading Time: 5 minutes Car enthusiasts are always looking for ways to get more power out of their engines. Sometimes, the idea of installing… Read More

A Look at the Best Classic Trucks: Impact, Design, and Performance

Reading Time: 6 minutes Trucks have been around for over a century, with the first built in 1896 based on horse-drawn wagons. Thanks to… Read More

Vehicles With Sliding Doors: Common Problems, Replacement, and More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Tight parking spaces can be tricky to navigate. Once you’ve found a spot, the next challenge is to get out… Read More

What Are Boots for Spark Plugs?

Reading Time: 4 minutes If your vehicle’s spark plugs aren’t working or otherwise acting up, it’s very important that you change them right away…. Read More

What Happens If You Shift Into Reverse While Driving Your Car?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Usually, you stop your vehicle by applying the brakes. When you step on the brake pedal, the braking system produces… Read More

What Size Winch Do I Need?

Reading Time: 4 minutes A good winch can make all the difference when your vehicle gets stuck in the mud during your off-road adventure…. Read More

EVs and Hybrids

How to Exit an EV When the Battery Dies

Reading Time: 4 minutes An unfortunate reality of driving an electric vehicle is resigning yourself to the fact that most of your car’s features… Read More

Understanding the Different Types of Hybrid Cars

Reading Time: 5 minutes Over the years, automakers have shifted to a more eco-friendly driving option with the introduction of hybrid and fully electric… Read More

Do EVs Have Radiators?

Reading Time: 4 minutes With over 3 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, it’s only natural for more and more people to become… Read More

Top Picks from Team CarParts.com: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Because almost everything is going on sale at CarParts.com! That’s right. From… Read More

Tips For Choosing the Best Cute Car Names

Reading Time: 4 minutes Does your car seem cute? If so, it deserves an appropriately adorable name. When you spend several hours driving your… Read More

If Your Car Gets Stolen, Does Insurance Cover It?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Car break-ins and theft happen a lot more often than you might think. Over the years, reported cases have significantly… Read More

Trivia and History

When Do Car Accidents Happen The Most?

Reading Time: 4 minutes There are millions of cars, trucks, and vans on the road at any given time. With that many vehicles, a… Read More

Most Commonly Damaged Car Body Panels

Reading Time: 4 minutes We do our best to avoid car accidents. But sometimes, our best isn’t enough. While not every accident will result… Read More

The Best James Bond Cars of All Time

Reading Time: 4 minutes The James Bond film series, also known as the 007 franchise, is one of the biggest and most well-known spy… Read More

Features

5 Rugged Car Accessories to Gift on Veterans Day

Reading Time: 5 minutes Veterans Day is all about celebrating the heroic men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Most… Read More

Ford Diesel Fuel Pump Problems and How to Avoid Them

Reading Time: 4 minutes Diesel-powered Ford vehicles are definitely some of the best workhorses out there. However, as reliable as they are, they can… Read More

What Happens If You Shift Into Reverse While Driving Your Car?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Usually, you stop your vehicle by applying the brakes. When you step on the brake pedal, the braking system produces… Read More

What Is Vertical Acceleration in Cars?

Reading Time: 3 minutes Picture this: You’re driving down the highway in your vehicle, well within the designated speed limit. All at once however,… Read More

Garage Tools 101: Hex Key vs. Allen Wrench

Reading Time: 4 minutes There are a lot of garage tools out there, many of which are essential for various DIY projects. Hex keys… Read More

What Size Winch Do I Need?

Reading Time: 4 minutes A good winch can make all the difference when your vehicle gets stuck in the mud during your off-road adventure…. Read More

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