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  How to Drive in the Rain

  Safety September 14, 2022

  Driving in the rain can be a slippery situation - slick road conditions, poor visibility and possible hydroplaning or skidding. More than 1 million weather-related crashes occur each year – most on wet pavement and nearly half while raining. Smart drivers know techniques for driving in the rain, avoiding hydroplaning and using the vehicle’s safety features. Here are some tips for driving in wet conditions that you can save for a rainy day.

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  How to Jump-Start a Car

  Maintenance June 27, 2022

  When your ride suddenly won’t start from a dead battery, knowing how to use jumper cables is a good skill to have. At first, jump-starting a car can seem like a stressful situation, but you’ll quickly realize it’s one of the easiest ways to start your vehicle. To bring your battery back to life, all...

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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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  How to Prepare for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm [Slideshow]

  Home - Safety May 9, 2022

  Are you prepared for hurricane season? In an average season, about 18 named storms occur. Of those storms, 3 are typically major hurricanes and another 6 vary in intensity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).[1] The time to prepare for a hurricane is before it hits. By knowing how to prepare for...

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  How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft

  Vehicle May 9, 2022

  If you find yourself wondering how to protect yourself from catalytic converter theft, you’re not alone. Catalytic converter theft is on the rise lately, making it a common concern among many car owners. Catalytic converter theft can also be costly and will leave your car inoperable until the catalytic converter is replaced. Here’s everything you...

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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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  What to Do If Your Windshield Is Leaking

  Maintenance April 4, 2022

  Signs of a windshield leak Windshield leaks can be a real frustration for drivers. You may be able to recognize some of the common signs of a leak, such as the odor of moisture, fogged-up windows, rust stains or wet carpets or upholstery. But the frustration often stems from not knowing where the water is...

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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 is a Car Tune Up?

  Maintenance February 24, 2022

  Ever heard someone say their car needs a tune up? What exactly do they mean? What is a car tune up? In years past, cars used to regularly require intricate procedures wherein many engine parts were replaced, adjusted, and tuned. This extensive process was aptly referred to as a “tune up”, but it gradually became...

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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 Save Money on Groceries

  On Your Own December 21, 2021

  How much do you spend on groceries weekly? The cost to feed a family of four can range from about $773 to $1826 per month, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture November 2021 Report.1 If you’re grocery shopping on a budget, use these 10 ways to help save money on groceries. 1. Make a...

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  How to Change Oil in Your Car

  Maintenance December 14, 2021

  An oil change is a routine maintenance procedure that every car, new and old, requires – but it can be a daunting task for someone who has never completed one before. Oil changes, however, are essential – they reduce engine wear, promote longer engine life and provide necessary lubrication to ensure your car can function...

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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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  6 Things to Do When Your Car Is Stuck in Snow

  Maintenance November 22, 2021

  Getting stuck in the middle of a big pile of snow or on a stretch of ice can be an all-too-common occurrence during the cold winter months. Luckily, we have a few tips and tricks that can get your car free in no time, even if you don’t have one of the best vehicles for...

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  Manual vs. Automatic Transmission: Which Is Better?

  Buying / Selling October 12, 2021

  Manual or automatic? The debate has raged for many years, ever since automatic transmission technology became good enough to popularize these easy-driving vehicles. Once upon a time, almost every car on the road used a manual transmission, and learning to expertly release the clutch and shift gears was an immutable fact of growing up. Now,...

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