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  • Vintage car maintenance

    How to Repair Scratches on Your Car

    Maintenance May 8, 2019

    A small scratch can be a big deal when it’s on your beloved automobile. Even if it’s in a place where most people will never see it, you know it’s there. And you want to do something about it before it turns into a more serious issue. When you have scratches without dents that don’t...

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  • A man standing next to a car and waxing it.

    Car Waxing Guide

    Maintenance March 22, 2023

    Help protect your car by learning how to wax it with these easy steps.

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    What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

    Buying / Selling December 16, 2022

    In the market for a used car? Here’s what you need to know while you’re looking.

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    Common Car Noises and What They Mean

    Maintenance May 13, 2021

    They can come, seemingly, from out of the blue. One minute you’re driving your car and everything seems fine, and the next moment you hear a strange noise coming from your car as you accelerate. Before you turn up the radio a little louder in hopes that sound goes away, take a closer listen and...

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    How to Repair Car Upholstery Yourself

    Maintenance May 12, 2021

    Nothing can change the appeal of your car’s interior quite as fast as torn upholstery. One little rip or burn can change the look of your car – especially when the rest of the interior is in great condition. But before you spring for matching seat covers or start checking prices to have your seats...

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    What to Do if Your Car Gets Totaled After an Accident

    Safety May 26, 2020

    You’re involved in a collision, and your car is towed away. You’re lucky to only have minor scratches and bruises, but the loss of your car is weighing heavily on your mind. Find out what happens when your car is totaled and what you should do. Contact your insurance company Once you’ve received any necessary...

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  • how to sell a used car

    Prepping Your Ride for Resale: Used Car Selling Tips [Video]

    Buying / Selling January 25, 2019

    You’ve decided the time has come to buy a new car. However, your old car is still in pretty good shape and you’d like to get the most that you can for it. This is a case where first impressions may really count. Here are some used car selling tips to help you maximize how...

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    Car Hacks for Driving, Parking & All That’s in Between

    Maintenance May 15, 2015

    You’ve given your car the royal treatment – cleaning, removing dents, getting rid of scratches – and it’s never looked better. For the final installment of our Creative Car Hacks series, we’re switching gears and listing hacks specifically for you – the driver. You’ve probably found yourself in some of these common scenarios below. Next...

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    Car Hacks to Ditch the Dents

    Maintenance May 13, 2015

    Thanks to some clever cleaning hacks, your car now sparkles, but so do the dents and scratches you’ve collected over the years. Luckily, these car hacks can save you a trip to the body shop. Follow our tips to smooth out dents and conceal scratches: Get rid of dents with a hair dryer What you...

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    What to Know About Renting a Car

    Buying / Selling June 21, 2013

    Save some money next time you need a lift Renting a car can seem complicated to the uninitiated. How do you know, for example, whether to buy into all of those upsell packages, gas options and other choices? Given this, you need a car rental game plan to prevent yourself from signing away a large...

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    How to Paint an Aluminum Boat

    Family & Life December 7, 2022

    Does your aluminum boat need a fresh new coat of paint? We have tips to make the process easier.

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    How to Winterize a Boat

    Recreational Vehicles September 7, 2021

    A boat needs a lot of tender loving care, even when it’s going to be out of the water for the winter. Properly caring for your boat can be very cost effective in the long term, because you’ll avoid needing to pay for expensive repairs like broken exhaust manifolds, or worse, replacing an engine. Even...

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    Hot Rod Repair & Preventative Maintenance Tips

    Classic Cars February 1, 2018

    Vintage car maintenance differs from contemporary car maintenance in a couple of ways. First, a vintage car has different parts that can’t be hooked up to a computer for diagnostics. Second, you probably aren’t driving it every day, so some of the benchmarks typically used to calculate when maintenance is due may not apply while...

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    ATV Safety Tips Every Rider Should Know

    Recreational Vehicles July 27, 2015

    Riding an ATV can be fun, but if you don’t take the proper precautions, it can also be dangerous. These ATV safety tips can help make your riding experience safe and enjoyable: Enroll in an ATV Safety Course Before climbing on an All-Terrain Vehicle, complete a hands-on training course to help prepare you for both...

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    Home Renovation Rundown: DIY vs. Contractor

    Maintenance April 14, 2015

    Ever get the urge to freshen up your humble abode? Whether it’s new paint in the living room or trendy front yard landscaping, you can never get enough of those DIY projects. While do-it-yourself seems more fun and less expensive, it’s not always the best option. Let’s explore which home renovation projects are safe to...

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