Car maintenance & repair articles
Proper vehicle maintenance keeps your car running. These articles from State Farm® can help you maintain and repair your car, truck or SUV.
Year-round tips for your vehicle
Catalytic converter theft
We share theft statistics and ways to help prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen.
Car maintenance tasks you can do yourself
Auto repairs cost drivers $1,118 per year on average, but some can be done at home.
Simple tips for owning and maintaining a car
On the road or in the garage, there are simple things you can do to maintain your car.
What to do if you put the wrong gas in your car
Pumping the wrong fuel can happen to anyone. Learn about some possible scenarios and solutions in case it happens to you.
What to do if your car is recalled
Consider the following information on how to handle vehicle safety recalls.
How to jump start a car
Know what to do if your vehicle's battery dies.
What to know when discussing car repairs with a mechanic
Learn how to find a reliable mechanic and how to determine what jobs you need done.
Car battery replacement tips
Have you checked your vehicle's battery? Read this article to learn about your battery and when to change it.
What to do if your car breaks down
This video will show you how to handle an unexpected vehicle breakdown.
Long term car storage: Is your car prepped and insured?
Tips for choosing the right long term vehicle storage facility and how to help protect your car when it's not in use.
Use less gas with these fuel efficiency tips
Regardless of the vehicle you drive, these techniques may help you save gas.
How to maximize air bag effectiveness
Success of air bag systems depends on precautions the driver and passengers take.
Tire maintenance
How to check tire pressure
Maintaining proper tire pressure is vital to safe and economic driving.
Run flat tires pros and cons
You can drive on them while they're flat. Read the pluses and minuses of run flat tires.
Tire maintenance, safety and care
Yes, you do need to learn how to take care of your tires. These six simple to-dos take just minutes.
Car maintenance tips for winter
Winter car tips
Help prepare your car for the winter season with these winter car care tips.
When potholes become costly
A close encounter with a pothole can lead to wrecked tires, wheels and suspension components.
Car maintenance tips for summer
How to clean and disinfect your car
There are many things you can do to clean your car — here's how to disinfect a car without causing any damage.
Protect your car from the damaging effects of sun and heat
Sun protection is important to keeping your vehicle in ship shape. Here's how to do it.
Summer driving tips
You're going to need to pack more than beach supplies for that summer road trip.
If your car is damaged
What to do if your car has flood damage
If your car was partially submerged in floodwater, follow our checklist for assessing flood damage afterwards.
Car fire: What to do if it happens to you
Car fires don't happen frequently, but when they do, they're a potentially deadly emergency. Learn what to do when you experience a vehicle fire.
How to help avoid car vandalism on Halloween
Learn a few tips to help protect your car from Halloween vandalism.
Maintenance tips for other vehicles
Visit our motorcycle, boat, RV and powersport vehicle collection pages for additional tips.
Prepare your motorcycle for storage during the off season
Consider these tips for how to winterize a motorcycle so you can be ready to roll next season.
Motorcycle maintenance: spring checklist
Consider these tips to help get your bike in top shape for riding season.
Snowmobile riding tips for beginners
Learn how to be prepared and stay safe when you hit the trails this winter.
Motorcycle won’t start?
Consider these handy tips on what to do if your motorcycle won't start.
Tips for UTV or ATV winter storage
Preparing your ATV or UTV for winter storage can help protect it and make it easier to get your off-road vehicle back on the trails when you're ready.
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