Even the most careful car owners know that the area behind the door handles—called the door cup—is one of the easiest pl ...

CARS.COM — I likely fall into the same camp as most motorists regarding car paint: I don’t really think about it most of the time. When it gets too dirty, I wash it; sometimes I wax it. However, after ...

A colleague recently asked about fixing a scratch in his brand-new car. This is a basic repair skill that every car owner should know, so we're providing a simple guide. First, if you don't have time ...

On the surface, a scratch repair pen might seem like a great idea. What’s not to like about making quick repairs to your car’s finish by simply drawing a line along the damage? It turns out, the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if you're the most careful driver, chances are you've encountered scratches on your car at some point. Sometimes it might be because of ...

In the high-volume, tight-margin world of used cars, the biggest profit leaks often come from the smallest imperfections. A minor bumper scuff, a scratch on a door panel, or a cluster of rock chips on ...

You can live with scratches on your car — but you shouldn't. Scratches are like the old torture of death by a thousand cuts. Eventually, they'll destroy your car's finish by allowing rust to develop ...

We’ve all been there. You’re parallel parking on a narrow and crowded city street. It’s a tight squeeze, and someone’s honking because you’re holding up traffic. That’s when you hear the dreaded ...