About the Author
John Paul
John Paul is AAA Northeast's Car Doctor and a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair regularly answering reader questions in columns published across the region. He began his career as an automotive technician and attained ASE master technician certification more than 40 years ago.
Articles by John Paul
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Car Storage
Properly storing your car away for the winter can prevent mechanical problems when you take it back out in the spring.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: Oct. 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: September 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: August 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: July 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: June 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: May 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: April 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: March 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: February 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: January 2025
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
How to Sanitize Your Car
Sanitizing your car involves more than getting it shiny and clean. Here’s how to ensure your vehicle is germ free.
Keep Your Car Maintained During a Driving Hiatus
Working from home? Staying inside? Even if your car sits in the driveway, problems can arise. Here’s how to prevent them.
