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6 Common Reasons for Emissions Test Failure

Wondering What Went Wrong During Your Emissions Test? So, you just found out that your car failed the emissions test. Frustrating, isn’t it? You don’t get it. Everything seemed normal during the test. But now you’re left wondering what happened. Why did your vehicle fail? What can you do to enable your car to pass…

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How to Fix and Prevent Frozen Car Door Locks This Winter

Don’t Let This Winter Problem Ruin Your Day! Most vehicle owners are fully aware of the myriad of car problems winter can bring — from poor visibility and salt corrosion to frozen car door locks. Although frozen car door locks aren’t as dangerous as other winter problems, they can certainly ruin a good day for…

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Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires

How to Choose the Right Tires for Your Car Any driver would agree that road conditions change as seasons do. As a car owner, you’ll want to ensure that your vehicle is safe and free from any issues. Your choice of tires is one of the most important things you need to consider. Besides having…

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Understanding Your Car’s Emergency Lights

Don’t Ignore These 7 Warning Signs! While every car is unique, all motor vehicles have one common feature designed to ensure the safety of the driver, their passengers, and other people on the road: emergency lights. Whether you’re driving a car with an automatic or one with a manual transmission, you shouldn’t ignore your dashboard…

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Fight Inflation with These Money-Saving Driving Tips

7 Ways to Help You Save on Gas and Maintenance Costs The raging Russia-Ukraine war continues to interrupt the global supply chain, increasing the costs of basic commodities and utilities. Gas has not been spared from price hikes. Soaring gas prices are causing additional expenses for people who use their cars to drive themselves to…

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6 Ways to Prevent Salt Corrosion in Winter

Photo by Ivan Kazlouski under Pexels License Salt Can Be Your Car’s Worst Enemy! Winter is beautiful. However, it can also cause considerable damage to your car if you’re not careful. While people often associate this season with snow and icy roads, many forget about road salt and its effects on vehicles. How to Protect…

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5 Effective Ways to Save Money at the Gas Pump

Use Your Smarts to Fight Inflation! High demand for crude oil and low supply compounded by the war in Ukraine have caused gas prices to rise in the past few months, adding yet another burden to American motorists who are already finding it hard to work around their budgets. As we slowly adjust to the…

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Don’t Do These 4 Things If You Want Your Car to Retain Its Value

Learn How to Minimize Your Car’s Depreciation Did you know that a new car loses 11% of its value as soon as it exits the car dealership? Not only that, but in the next five or more years, it loses another 15% to 25% of its original value annually. However, while you can’t stop your…

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How to Deal with Frozen Windshield Wipers

Don’t Let Frozen Windshield Wipers Ruin Your Day! There’s nothing more frustrating than having to scrape ice off your frozen windshield and windshield wipers on a cold winter morning, especially when you’re running late for school or an important meeting. These depressing sights can throw a wrench in your plans for the day. Tips to…

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Starter Motor Failure: 5 Signs That It’s About to Give Up

Having Trouble Starting Your Car? Your starter motor is responsible for the kinetic kick that gets your car engine revving and running. In other words, you just can’t go anywhere when your starter motor gives up on you. Like any other key components of your vehicle, the starter motor will show signs of failing before…

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