Car Maintenance, Simplified

Free maintenance guides, cost breakdowns, and OEM service schedules for every major make and model. Plus a free iOS app to track it all.

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Maintenance Guides

Step-by-step guides for oil changes, brakes, tires, and 25+ other services with cost breakdowns.

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Service Schedules

OEM maintenance schedules for 300+ vehicles. Know exactly what service is due and when.

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Free Tracking App

Log services, scan your VIN, get recall alerts, and receive smart reminders. All on-device.

Latest Guides

Side-by-side comparison of a clean white engine air filter and a dirty gray engine air filter pulled from a car's airbox
General Maintenance

Air filter replacement - engine and cabin filters

Engine and cabin air filters cost $10-$25 each and take 2-10 minutes to install with no tools. Shops charge $40-$95 in labor for the same 2-minute job.

13 min read
DIY AC recharge kit connected to the low-pressure service port on a car's AC system with the engine running and AC set to max
Cooling & AC

Car AC Recharge: Cost, DIY Guide, and When You Need It

A professional AC recharge costs $150-$300. DIY kits cost $30-$50 but only mask leaks. Here's when a top-off is fine vs. when you need a real repair.

16 min read
Check engine light illuminated on a car dashboard instrument cluster
Diagnostics

Check Engine Light: What It Means and What to Do

A solid check engine light usually signals an emissions fault safe to drive on briefly. A flashing check engine light means active misfire — pull over immediately.

14 min read
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