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    How to Clean Your Car Engine

    Maintenance December 3, 2017

    Knowing how to clean your engine is an important part of vehicle maintenance, and it can save you money. Tidying up under the hood helps extend the life of belts, hoses and other components. Plus, it’s easier to spot leaks, tears and other damage on a clean engine. Check out the steps below to properly...

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    What to Do When Your Roof is Leaking

    Home September 9, 2022

    Many panic when they see water leaking from the roof. The first instinct may be to fix it yourself to save a few bucks. However, roof leaks can cause significant damage to a home if the underlying cause isn’t discovered and repaired properly. Knowing how to prevent a leaking roof and what to do when...

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    The Average Life of Car Batteries and 7 Tips to Extend Your Car Battery Life

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    Car batteries are an essential part of an automobile. From getting your car started to charging your phone on-the-go, batteries provide the zap your vehicle needs to keep rolling. That’s why it’s so important to know when to start considering a car battery change, as well as what you can do to extend its lifespan....

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    How to Keep Your Car From Overheating and What to Do if It Happens

    Maintenance May 25, 2022

    Even if you love the heat of summer, but you need to help your car keep its cool when temperatures rise. An engine that runs too hot can damage the vehicle and threaten your safety. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help prevent your car from overheating: How to keep your car from overheating...

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    How to remove bad smells from your car

    Maintenance May 2, 2022

    Everyone wants to maintain the new-car smell as long as possible. But what do you do when the air turns musty? Here’s a look at 6 common causes of car odors and how you can remove them. How to check for hidden odor sources Play detective and check around the car for anything that could...

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    How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in Your Car

    Maintenance March 15, 2022

    How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in Your Car As awful as it is to experience a hot summer day in the car without AC, most people don’t think much about their car’s air conditioning system until it stops working. Many of us might be surprised when the cabin airflow suddenly begins to ebb,...

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    How to Keep Mice, Rats, & Other Rodents Out of Your Car

    Maintenance February 1, 2022

    Chilly days and nights prompt rodents, especially mice, to seek warmth – often under the hoods of cars. Mice in your car are more than just a nuisance, they can be dangerous. Here are some tips on how to help keep mice and other pests out of your car.¹ How do mice get in cars...

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    How to Clean an Oven in 3 Different Ways

    Home September 10, 2020

    Right now, your oven probably has trace amounts of your last several meals baked onto its interior. It happens — your food is bound to bubble up and splatter every once in a while. But if you let those spills go for too long without cleaning them up, they will start to negatively impact the...

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    How to Get Your Motorcycle Ready for Spring

    Motorcycles March 9, 2020

    As winter snow starts to melt and icy roadways clear up under sunny spring skies, navigating streets and highways is a much more pleasurable and safer experience. It’s also the time when motorcycle owners begin to plan their first ride of the season. But before putting on your helmet and zipping off for an exhilarating ride,...

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    How to Winterize Your Car

    Maintenance December 18, 2019

    Have you given your car the tender, loving care it needs to survive the ravages of winter? Following our checklist can help ensure it’s prepared to take on the cold. Here are the 11 parts of your car you should winterize to prepare yourself for the cold. 1. Check antifreeze and cooling system Before temperatures...

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    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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    How to Do Your Own Car Check Up [Video]

    Maintenance March 21, 2018

    Regular, basic car maintenance is crucial to avoiding serious auto problems. While there are times when your car needs professional attention, learning some DIY car maintenance skills can help keep your ride running smoothly and may even save you money. You don’t need to be an experienced mechanic to follow the car check-up instructions in...

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    5 Things That Will Kill Your Classic Car from Hagerty

    Classic Cars October 7, 2016

    Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers. In fact, many are anvil-tough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel and very little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by these five things: 1. Non-use This one is really is counterintuitive....

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    Your PWC Maintenance Manual

    Recreational Vehicles September 2, 2015

    When it comes to owning a personal watercraft, or PWC, there’s a lot to consider. First, you have to learn the skills, and then invest in the right safety equipment. But what about keeping your PWC running smoothly? Like any other vehicle, a personal watercraft needs regular maintenance and upkeep. Review this guide to get...

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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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