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Cars: Four things drivers should do before hitting the road this spring

Before you hit the road this spring, use this car care checklist to ensure the best experience possible. Here's what drivers should check for. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Sat Apr 18 2026

 
Car mechanic has checked the condition of the engine in wrench, Car repair service concept.

Before you hit the road this spring, use this car care checklist to ensure the best experience possible. Here's what drivers should check for.

Lint-free wipes tackle spills, greasy fingerprints and windows smudges for easy, on the go cleanups.
 

My favorite wipes for care care

Lint-free wipes tackle spills, greasy fingerprints and windows smudges for easy, on the go cleanups.

The Ford logo is visible on a pickup truck displayed on the sales lot at Serramonte Ford on Jan. 6, 2026 in Colma, California.
 

Ford recalls nearly 1.4M vehicles. See affected models

Ford said the trucks have a transmission issue that may lead to an unexpected downshift into second gear, causing drivers to lose control of the car.

BMW M5 Touring at the Modded Detroit 2026 Season Opener Car Show on Saturday April 11th in Commerce, Michigan
 

Modded Detroit welcomes every car to its season opener

Modded Detroit hosted its season opener car show with over 2,000 vehicles.

GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle at its Proving Grounds in Yuma, AZ
 

Defense officials reportedly asked GM and Ford for help with munitions

The automakers would not likely make weapons. But they have expertise in stamping, casting, forging and working with plastics and other composites.

The Subaru Forester, pictured along with other winners of the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick awards for small SUVs, also happens to be one of the best cars for a road trip.
 

Best cars for a road trip to rent or buy this spring or summer

With gas prices hovering around $4 per gallon for most of the United States, people are wondering which vehicles are best for road trips this spring and summer.

Pre-owned cars and trucks are parked in a lot at Gordon Chevrolet in Garden City on Monday, August 23, 2021.
 

Experts reveal the safest way to park: Back-in vs. pull forward

Answering the age-old question: Traffic safety experts discuss the best way to park your ride as you head out during the summer.

Steve Patton, of Milwaukee, connects his 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle to a high-speed charging network station for electric vehicles in the Walmart parking lot at 4140 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. A new state program is helping to fund a buildout of a high-speed charging network for electric vehicles. There are six stations in Wisconsin that meet the program standards including this one in the Walmart parking lot.

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Do spring temperatures impact your EV's driving range?

Spring is here and that means temperatures are on the rise. Here's what warm weather means for electric vehicle owners and potential buyers.

The logo of the car manufacturer Kia is seen during the press preview for the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on April 1, 2026.
 

Kia recalls over 141,000 vehicles. Is your car model on the list?

Kia America Inc. has issued the recall due to a fuel leak that could increase the risk of a fire, according to a notice on the NHTSA's website.

A person goes to the pump at a gas station on July 29, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. - The US economy contracted for a second straight quarter between April and June, government data showed Thursday, adding fuel to recession fears in a headache for President Joe Biden ahead of midterm elections. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)
 

Does the auto start-stop feature really save fuel?

Some vehicles come with an auto start-stop feature that shuts off the engine when drivers brake. Is this feature worth leaving on or is it just nuisance?

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