Car ownership
- The maintenance scheduleFollow the owner's manual schedule for your kind of driving, not the shop's upsell list.
- How to jump-start a carRed to dead +, red to good +, black to good −, last black to bare metal on the dead car.
- How to change a flat tireLoosen the lug nuts before jacking, tighten in a star pattern, and keep a compact spare under 50 mph.
- Checking for recallsEnter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
- What to do after a crashCall 911 if anyone is hurt, move out of traffic if it's safe, then swap insurance information and take photos.