Car maintenance & repair articles
Proper vehicle maintenance keeps your car running. These articles from State Farm® can help you maintain and repair your car, truck or SUV.
Year-round tips for your vehicle
Catalytic converter theft
Catalytic converter theft affects tens of thousands of people annually. We share theft statistics and ways to help prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen.
Car maintenance tasks you can do yourself
To combat auto repair costs that keep climbing, some auto maintenance can be done at home. Here are ones that are usually do-it-yourself.
Simple tips for owning and maintaining a car
On the road or in the garage, there are simple things you can do to minimize the risk of crashes, breakdowns and theft.
What to do if you put the wrong gas in your car
Pumping the wrong fuel can happen to anyone. Learn about possible scenarios and solutions in case it happens to you.
What to do if your car is recalled
Find out what to consider about vehicle safety recalls and how to determine if your car is under a safety recall.
How to jump start a car
Jumping a car battery can be a handy skill should you or a friend need a restart. Check out this guide on the basics of how to jump start a car.
What to know when discussing car repairs with a mechanic
When you find out your car needs to be serviced, it's important to know the right auto repair questions to ask a mechanic.
Car battery maintenance and replacement tips
Have you checked your vehicle's battery? Read this article to learn all about your battery and when to replace it.
Tips on what to do if your car breaks down
Learn how to safely handle an unexpected vehicle breakdown and signal your situation to other drivers.
Long term car storage: Is your car prepped and insured?
Long term car storage can help keep an unused vehicle in good condition. Learn how to choose a facility and what to do before storing your vehicle.
Use less gas with these fuel efficiency tips
You can improve fuel efficiency and save money at the pump with these simple driving tips.
Airbag safety: Tips to help maximize airbag effectiveness
Airbag systems have saved thousands of lives. Learn tips to help keep your airbag system functioning properly and enhance your safety.
Tire maintenance
How to check tire pressure
Maintaining proper tire pressure is often overlooked by drivers until they need to swerve or brake unexpectedly. Find out how to check and maintain proper tire pressure.
Run-flat tires pros and cons
Learn more about run-flat tires, their durability and the pros and cons.
Tire maintenance, safety and care
Yes, you do need to learn how to take care of your tires. These seven simple to-dos can take just minutes.
Car maintenance tips for winter
Winter car tips
Help keep your car running smoothly in the winter months and avoid long-term damage with these winter car tips.
Safety tips for avoiding costly pothole damage
Discover how pothole damage affects your vehicle’s tires, wheels and suspension, and learn effective tips to prevent costly repairs to help ensure safe driving.
Car maintenance tips for summer
How to clean and disinfect your car
Germs don't disappear when you get inside of your car. Learn the things you can do to clean your car and keep you and your family healthy.
Protect your car from the damaging effects of sun and heat
Sun protection is important to keeping your vehicle in ship shape. Here's how to do it.
Summer driving tips
Consider these summer driving tips before you hit the road.
If your car is damaged
What to do if your car has flood damage
If floodwater partially or fully submerges your car, don’t start it. Consider following this flood damage checklist and file a claim if needed.
Car fire: What to do if it happens to you
Car fires don't happen frequently, but when they do, they're a potentially deadly emergency. Learn what to do when you experience a vehicle fire.
How to help avoid car vandalism on Halloween
Car vandalism typically spikes during the week of Halloween. Discover safety tips to help reduce your risk of vandalism on Halloween and throughout the year.
Maintenance tips for other vehicles
Visit our motorcycle, boat, RV and powersport vehicle collection pages for additional tips.
Prepare your motorcycle for storage during the off season
Prepping your bike can help protect it during winter motorcycle storage. Learn what to do before storing your bike.
Motorcycle maintenance: spring checklist
Ready to dust off your bike and get back on the road this spring? Consider this motorcycle maintenance checklist to help ensure a more smooth and safe ride.
Snowmobile riding tips for beginners
Being prepared with the right snowmobile gear, knowledge and skills can help you stay safe on the trails.
Motorcycle won’t start?
These handy tips can help you troubleshoot possible reasons why your motorcycle won’t start.
Tips for UTV or ATV winter storage
Winterizing your ATV or UTV can help prepare it for long-term storage. Consider these tips to get started.
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