Category: Car Care Tips

  • Cozy Car Care Tips

    Cozy Car Care Tips

    The cold weather is on our doorstep, time to pull out the cold weather gear! If you’re hitting the road this winter, we’ve thawed out our coziest car care tips to prepare your car so you can get through the season with “snow” problems. Complete a Check-Up Before the cold sets in, check your car…

  • SpotHero School: A Guide to Your Dashboard Lights and What They Mean

    SpotHero School: A Guide to Your Dashboard Lights and What They Mean

    Have you ever seen a dashboard light come on in your car and have no idea what it means? Well, school is in session! Here is a list of some of the most common indicator lights and what they mean, courtesy of SpotHero. Check Engine Light The check engine light is often red and is…

  • How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather

    How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather

    Winter is here and with it comes conditions that can make both driving and parking a challenge. Whether you live in a frozen tundra or somewhere winters tend to be mild, there are precautions anyone can take to ensure your car stays in good shape when the temperature drops. We’ve rounded up the most brrr-illiant…

  • The Best Gifts for your Car this Holiday Season

    The Best Gifts for your Car this Holiday Season

    Tis the season to give, and we don’t think you should leave anyone off your list—including your car! In the spirit of the holidays, we asked SpotHero employees what their best car “gifts” were, and put together a list just for you to check twice. Pet Mats: Keep your car clean with a removable mat…

  • Keeping your Car and Belongings Safe

    Keeping your Car and Belongings Safe

    SpotHero knows that the last thing anyone wants is to have items or even their car stolen. In 2020, 810,400 vehicles were stolen, the highest annual number of vehicles stolen since 2008, when 959,059 vehicles were stolen. Stay safe with these four tips to keep your car and belongings safe. Old tricks are the best…

  • Spring Cleaning: Car Care Tips for Spring

    Spring Cleaning: Car Care Tips for Spring

    Spring has sprung! After a long, snowy, icy winter it’s finally time to clean off that road salt, spruce up your car, and protect it from wear and tear. Save money with these do-it-yourself tips to tidy up your car and leave it spotless! 1. Replace Your Windshield Wipers After a frosty winter, your wipers…