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    Should You Lease or Buy a Car?

    Buying / Selling February 22, 2023

    If you’re in the market for a new car, you may be debating whether to buy or lease. It’s a big decision. After buying a house, a new car is the second biggest purchase most people will ever make. To help you through this milestone, here are the pros and cons of each option:

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    9 Items to Include in an Emergency Car Kit

    Safety January 11, 2023

    Make sure your vehicle is prepared in case of an emergency, with these 9 items.

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  • A woman smiling while leaning out of an open car door.

    First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools

    Buying / Selling December 22, 2022

    Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.

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    What Are the Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuel Vehicles?

    Buying / Selling December 12, 2022

    Considering purchasing a hybrid, electric or natural gas vehicle? There are pros and cons to consider.

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    What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars

    Technology & Trends December 6, 2022

    Thinking about buying a push-button-start car? Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

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    What’s the difference between a sunroof and moonroof?

    Vehicle September 27, 2022

    If you’ve ever wanted a little extra fresh air or sunlight while driving, a sunroof or moonroof can provide both without letting all the weather in. Whether you’re trying to decide if you want to purchase a new vehicle with a sunroof or moonroof or you’d like to have one added to your current car,...

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    Common Car Smells and What They Mean

    Maintenance September 21, 2022

    If you’ve noticed gas, sulfur, sweet, or burning smells coming from your car that you can’t get rid of, it may be time to bring your car to a mechanic for repair. These smells could be a sign of more serious problems with your car’s engine, such as overheating. Here are some types of smells...

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    Signs and Symptoms of a Bad Muffler – Now From Nationwide

    Maintenance June 27, 2022

    Signs Your Muffler is Bad and Needs to Be Replaced You enjoy listening to tunes in the car, but lately it’s becoming harder to hear the music. Is it your imagination or the muffler? You figure you’ll wait and see. This may not be the best move because mufflers are all about safety. What is...

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    Signs of a Bad Alternator or Battery

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    You go to start your car, but when you engage the ignition, your car won’t start — and your stomach sinks. If your car won’t start, it’s often due to a malfunction of either the battery or the alternator. If it’s one of those things, recognizing which one can be relatively simple. Battery or alternator:...

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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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    What to Do When Hydroplaning [Video]

    Safety April 8, 2022

    Driving in wet conditions can cause several issues, including lowered visibility or the need for longer braking distances. It can also cause your car to hydroplane. If you’ve ever driven on wet roads or through a puddle of standing water and felt like you didn’t have control of your vehicle, you may have already experienced...

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    Most Reliable Luxury Cars

    Buying / Selling March 15, 2022

    Everyone has a dream car, that sleek sports coupe or polished classic you spend years thinking about, just waiting for the right time to make it a reality. But before you go signing the dotted line and doing some cartwheels in the parking lot, it’s worth considering the wisdom of your purchase. After all, most...

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    How to Use a Car Jack

    Maintenance March 14, 2022

    If you’ve ever had a flat tire out on the open road, you know that a car jack can be a driver’s best friend. If you’ve been lucky enough to avoid this misfortune, you might be wondering, what is a car jack? A car jack is a piece of equipment used to partially lift a...

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    Car Axles: What They Are and Everything You Should Know

    Maintenance February 24, 2022

    Press the gas pedal, and it goes. Hit the brakes, and it stops. But underneath the seamless design of a car there’s a lot of complexity. Many parts work together in perfect synchrony to keep your car running smoothly. One part, in particular, is important for connecting your engine to the wheels it powers: the...

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    What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes on

    Maintenance December 13, 2021

    The dashboard of a car is full of mysterious lights that run the gamut from warning to a friendly reminder. Most of these lights remain dark most of the time, and when they do emerge, few people understand all of them. The check engine light is cardinal among these cryptic signals, with many possible reasons...

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