Google, Nissan and Volkswagen are all working on technology to allow cars to drive themselves, but until that vision becomes a reality, drivers must rely on themselves to keep the car on the road and navigate turns and twists.

Auto maintenance can go a long way toward extending the lifespan of a vehicle, but even the most careful owners can't approach the accomplishment of Jo LoCicero and his 1990 Honda Accord.

Dents are an unfortunate part of owning an automobile, and chances are that you'll run into a few dings on your car's exterior over time.

An alternator works together with the battery and a voltage regulator to provide power to the gadgets and gizmos in your car, such as the interior and exterior lights, the windshield wipers and the radio.

Air filters prevent debris from getting into your car, and since they are in place to catch dirt, leaves and whatever else may get blown up into the vehicle, they need to be changed regularly.