No need to go to a mechanic for basic car maintenance—you can do it yourself!It’s not a coincidence that Car Care Month falls on April, a ripe time for life and an overall season of renewal. It is the perfect time to jolt your car from hibernation and prep it for spring and summer driving whose open and oftentimes overwhelming roads lead to some of the most breathtaking places you’ll ever see (think Pacific Coast Highway, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the like). But before taking everything in—the sceneries, the sensations, the stir brought by steering the wheel—it’s a must to check your car for iss ..read more

Ignoring signs your alternator is bad can lead to catastrophic results.How long does an alternator last? This is a common question among drivers, especially those who, upon sliding the key in the ignition, are left hearing a clicking sound instead of the glorious roaring of the engine. Sure, it could mean a lot of things. Could be a dead battery, a loose battery connection, or a dying engine. Similarly, the alternator, a source of power for many of your car components, can very well be the cause of the problem. Typically, a good-quality alternator can last until 100,000 to 150,000 miles. Or, a ..read more

Summer is the perfect time for travels but before you hit the road, it’s best to give your daily driver a quick maintenance check-up to make sure you and your passengers can safely reach your destination. The good news is AutoPartsWarehouse.com has launched a 3-Day Sale for APW Rewards members from May 7-9. During this period, members will exclusively get free bonus points for signing up for an APW Rewards account and for every purchase they make on the Auto Parts Warehouse website. To get free 100 points, all you have to do is to sign-up for APW Rewards – Auto Parts Warehouse’s loyalty progr ..read more

No need to go to a mechanic for basic car maintenance—you can do it yourself! It’s not a coincidence that Car Care Month falls on April, a ripe time for life and an overall season of renewal. It is the perfect time to jolt the beast from hibernation and prep it for spring and summer driving whose open and oftentimes overwhelming roads lead to some of the most breathtaking places you’ll ever see (think Pacific Coast Highway, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the like). But before taking everything in—the sceneries, the sensations, the stir brought by steering the wheel—it’s a must to check your car for i ..read more

Cars are some of the biggest sources of pollution in the environment, and it doesn’t help if your daily driver is in bad shape because it’s very likely producing even more pollutants than well-maintained vehicles. Earth Day helps bring awareness to the need for protecting the environment, and you can do your small part to protect it by fixing your ride. The great news is that APW Rewards, Auto Parts Warehouse’s loyalty program, can help you do so with its 4-day Earth Day promo exclusive to APW Rewards members from April 23 – 26. Simply by signing up for a free APW Rewards account, you will au ..read more

Ignoring signs your alternator is bad can lead to catastrophic results. How long does an alternator last? This is a common question among drivers, especially those who, upon sliding the key in the ignition, are left hearing a clicking sound instead of the glorious roaring of the engine. Sure, it could mean a lot of things. Could be a dead battery, a loose battery connection, or a dying engine. Similarly, the alternator, a source of power for many of your car components, can very well be the cause of the problem. Typically, a good-quality alternator can last until 100,000 to 150,000 miles. Or ..read more

There are various ways to remove stickers from a car. You can use household items, like ice and a hair dryer, or use more specialized products such as glass cleaners and adhesive removers. Car stickers can either be cosmetic or law-required. Whatever their purpose may be, the day will come when it’s time for them to go. Mandatory inspection stickers, which are commonly slapped on the windshield and need to be changed every year, can be a real pain to remove. Same goes for car decals, which due to changes in trends and tastes, may not be fashionable to let them—pardon the pun—stick around. Putt ..read more

Low power steering fluid is one reason why your car squeaks when turning the wheel. Does your car make a screeching noise when turning? There are several possible reasons why this is happening and it usually means you have to replace or fix a part or two. It’s always best to have a mechanic inspect your car to get a proper diagnosis but you can check out our list below to get an idea of what’s causing the problem. Causes of Car Noise Low amount of or contaminated power steering fluid – When your car makes a screeching noise when turning, it is possible your power steering fluid is running low ..read more

If you’ve been putting off fixing your car, the best time to do those repairs would be right now because April is National Car Care Month. A lot of vehicles need maintenance and upgrades, yours included, and Car Care Month is an important reminder of the value of taking care of our vehicles. Here at Auto Parts Warehouse, we want to help you get your ride in tip-top shape with APW Rewards’ exclusive offer from April 10-12. During this period, APW Rewards members will get free 100 points just for signing up! But your savings on auto repair don’t end there. For 3 days only—every product you purc ..read more

It’s March Madness! And that can only mean one thing for you and other sports fans around the country: it’s time to fill out your brackets to predict who will win this year’s collegiate national championship. On Auto Parts Warehouse, we’re giving you one more reason to get excited about March Madness: for 5 days only, we have an exclusive offer to APW Rewards members: mad rewards points for free! Joining APW Rewards from March 26-30 will automatically credit you free 50 points. APW Rewards is Auto Parts Warehouse’s loyalty program, which gives you exclusive offers and heavy discounts on car p ..read more