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Five fast ways to prepare your car for summer
It’s always a good idea to check your belts and hoses after a long winter(BPT) — With summer-just around the corner, it’s time to get-your car-in tip-top shape to withstand hot days and long road...
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Money Saver — Four car parts you should always replace yourself
(BPT) — Vehicles are a big investment for families – usually the second highest valued item in a household after the home itself. While the purchase price for cars, trucks and SUVs keeps going up, the...
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6 Common Car Noises Explained
(BPT) – “What is that rattling? Is it serious?” We all can get a little paranoid about a new sound our car is making. Those sounds can certainly be annoying, but what people don’t realize is sometimes...
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Road trip? 5 tips to get there and back without a hitch
Summer and driving go together like peanut butter and fluff. As the warm weather gives way to the hot weather, we inevitably take to the road, and sometimes that means going on a long distance road...
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Ladies: start your enginies — Simple Car Care Steps
Ladies: are the men in your life making car care sound difficult to comprehend? Do they use terms that sound like they came straight out of a sci-fi movie? Don’t fret. Help is here to make you a savvy...
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So you want to fix cars? Here are the top 20 tools you need to start
For automotive enthusiasts who understand cars as much as they love them, doing the repairs yourself can be fun and rewarding. Seems easy enough, right? You love cars. You know cars. You can fix and...
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Save Gas. Save Money.
Gas prices are on the rise, again! So, it’s time to get the junk out of your trunk and save gas, save money! The purpose for your trunk or hatchback is to transport objects: groceries, sporting...
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Wayward: An Origin Story
Last week, my husband and I decided to purchase a white 1988 Ford Festiva. Why? For glory, of course! More specifically, we bought it because it was a fully functional vehicle for $500, and it was a...
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Five Common Mistakes When Fixing Cars
When fixing a vehicle, you have to be able to diagnose the problem and have the right tool on hand to fix it. Of course, even when you’re prepared, mistakes in the garage are bound to happen. That’s...
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Men vs. Women: Who’s really behind the wheel?
The editors asked if I could write an article regarding the “Mars versus Venus” approach when it comes to auto service and repair. Well, you know, everyone thinks that the “guy” is going to do a better...
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Common sense and snow: How to stay on the road
How do you drive in blizzard conditions? You don’t! You should have all your severe storm preparations completed at least 24 hours before the snow hits the area. For those who procrastinate, it may be...
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Keep money in your wallet: Get your vehicle get the proper repair at the...
I love that word: bamboozled. It fits so well into so many applications. Card games, touch football, and auto repair. Yes, you heard me right. There are thousands of qualified mom and pop shops out...
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Roadside essentials you can’t do without
Hitting the highway this summer? Don’t forget your emergency kit The snow is long-gone and it’s time to get those vacation brochures out and plan that summer trip. What about an outing to an amusement...
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A Car Lover’s Gift For Black Friday
We are totally connected to our cars and trucks. They take us to work, to the grocery store and even help us navigate parking lots at the mall. Which reminds me of an experience – a valuable gift to...
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