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Cars & Trucks

What Is Horsepower? Common Car Terms Explained

June 15, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

You’ve heard these automotive terms since you first got behind the wheel. But do you really know what they mean?

Cars & Trucks

Top 5 Reasons for Check Engine Light

June 09, 2022. AAA Staff

What is your car trying to tell you when the check engine light turns on? Find out the most common reasons and how to identify the source.

Auto Insurance

Should You Buy Rental Car Insurance?

June 03, 2022. Vanessa Young

Before you rent your next car, learn whether you should sign up for additional coverage on the spot.

Auto History

The History of Air Conditioning in Cars

June 02, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

In less than a century, automotive air conditioning went from a rudimentary luxury item to a universal feature.

Road Trips

What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down on a Road Trip

May 23, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Having car trouble is never a fun experience, but it’s all the more stressful when it occurs out-of-town.

Cars & Trucks

The Origins of Popular Car Idioms and Expressions

May 23, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Turns of phrase are a dime a dozen. But for our money, car idioms take the cake. Learn how these expressions came to be.

Auto History

A Timeline of Car Radio History

May 16, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

From Motorola and in-car record players to cassettes, CDs and Bluetooth, replay the tracks of car radio history.

AAA Wishlist

10 Essential Car Cleaning Tools

May 10, 2022. KJ Callihan

Feel like doing some spring cleaning on your car? These car cleaning tools will help get your car fresh and clean, inside and out.

Auto History

The History of the Tow Truck

April 13, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Like many great inventions before and since, tow trucks were born out of necessity. A century later, they are the backbone of roadside assistance.

Auto Insurance

What To Know About Motorcycle Insurance

April 12, 2022. Vanessa Young

Like auto insurance, motorcycle insurance protects you in the event of a crash or if your bike is damaged or stolen.