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Labor Day: What You Didn’t Know about Auto Repair Labor Rates

With Labor Day approaching, thoughts naturally turn toward backyard BBQs, the end of summer, insanely expensive car repair labor rates, another school year for the kids and autumn, which is suddenly right around the bend. OK, so Labor Day isn’t really about the ultra-pricy rates we pay for car repair labor – but…

How to Save Money at the Mechanic’s with Affordable Car Parts

If you’re not planning to do it yourself for your next car repair, you can still save money at your mechanic’s shop. Is this really possible? Yep, it’s true. While labor costs usually contain the bulk of your mechanic’s bill, there are “padded costs” within the parts & components breakdown. And while this…

How Do I Keep My AC Cold? [Infographic]

A/C Tips

Air conditioning is like iced tea. Nobody ever said, “Wow, this lukewarm iced tea is awesome!” Same goes for your car’s AC system – it has to be cold. Tepid simply won’t cut it. With this in mind, we’ll review some ways to keep that AC air freezing (not quite see-your-breath cold, but darn close).…

The Ultimate Buyers Guide of the Best Gifts for Mechanics

What’s in your toolbox? Do you need a big boost of function and a little “fun factor?” Sometimes, a new tool can bring a little joy back into working on your car. Much like the proverbial “kid on Christmas day,” even rough-and-tumble mechanics get excited with a new tool. Hey, we’re all kids at heart,…

Top Ten Celebrity Gearheads

Think “gearhead,” and you probably come up with images of blue-collar guys working on cars. And grease – plenty of grit and grime. What most people DON’T associate the term “gearhead” with are celebrities. For some reason, we all think that wealth and fame automatically excludes a certain segment of the population from the everyday…

How Automotive AC Works

It’s funny how some of us take our car’s air conditioning for granted. When it’s hot outside, we just click the “AC” button and turn the fan setting to “MAX” – without ever giving it a second thought. The Evaporator, AC Condenser and everything else do their jobs, and everything’s OK. The only time we…

The Gearhead Quiz Marathon – Win BAP Bucks for Your Car!

Think you know your cars? Do you count classic cars in your sleep instead of sheep? Want to put your knowledge toward a fun and potentially profitable contest? Welcome to the BuyAutoParts.com Gearhead Quiz Marathon! The Details •The Gearhead Quiz Marathon is officially underway, and will run for 10 weeks on our…

The Scary Truth about Dogs in Hot Cars, and What Lawmakers are Doing about It

During the summer, it’s difficult to see stories in the news about children being left in hot cars. Another frequent and similarly distressing event is when dogs are likewise abandoned. How long does a dog have to live in sweltering car with the windows rolled up and no fresh air to breathe? And what legal…

Five Vehicle Fluids to Check Before Your Roadtrip

Your plans are in place. You’re all packed and ready to go. Vacation or some other fun destination is almost here – you just have to get there. Everybody’s anxious to leave. You’re ready. Everyone else is ready. But is your car ready? Before embarking on that epic roadtrip, there are a few…

Five of the Most Obscenely Lavish Cars in the World

Do you prefer cars with the old crank-style windows? How about AM-only radio? If your idea of the perfect car is a no-frills ride, you might want to reconsider your tastes. There’s nothing wrong with a car that gets you from point A to point B in the most affordable matter possible, it’s just that…