Summer is here, and if you don’t already have vacation plans, it can be a fantastic time to work on your car. Whether you’re planning a total engine rebuild, some basic maintenance or something in between, here are a few reasons why you should work on your vehicle during the sunny season.

Your Facebook feed probably contains plenty of action-cam footage of everything from downhill skiers to walking the streets of the big city, but you rarely see someone post a video taken by a dash camera.

Once you’ve poured a ton of money and time into your car, it’s only natural to want to show it off to other car lovers. However, that isn’t as easy as snapping a few pictures with your phone and calling it a day. A lot of thought and preparation goes into showcasing a car.

Every so often, you spot one. The glorified crapcan, replete with bumper stickers no self-respecting human would choose to display on a vehicle of status and “wash me” engraved in its protective layer of dust.

Every proud gearhead loves to share the story of how they replaced that busted universal joint in their 11-degree garage.

Mechanics can be expensive, so working on your car yourself can be a great way to save money. If you’re going to do your own maintenance, though, you have to make sure you are doing so safely.

If you are ever in a car accident, it is important that you know exactly what to do. Even though the impact alone can be unsettling and scary too, there are some immediate things that must be done to protect yourself and others around you.