What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars
Thinking about buying a push-button-start car? Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
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How to Get Your Motorcycle License
You’ve officially decided you want a motorcycle, but where do you begin? It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the costs, different state requirements, safety courses, permits, exams and more. We can help you navigate the road from permits and practice to riding gear and choosing a bike. The cost of a motorcycle license After passing...
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When to Change Your Car Battery
Quite often, car batteries are taken for granted until they stop working. A dead battery can be an inconvenience at best and, at worst, may leave you stranded somewhere. That’s why it’s important to know when you should replace your car battery. It’s important to look for warning signs long before the moment your battery...
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Checklist of 10 Things to Clean in Your House
The dirtiest items in your home might not be what you think. Beyond just dirt and grime, germs can also build up in out-of-the-way areas in your kitchen, bathroom and even your office. Check out the slideshow below for the top 10 places in your home that you might not clean, and get house cleaning...
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What to Do If Your Windshield Is Leaking
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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How to Change Oil in Your Car
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
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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Types of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
It’s no secret that gas prices have soared over the last year. In fact, we’ve seen gasoline prices skyrocket by almost 50% since September of 2020 across the country. The reasons behind this increase in gas prices vary, ranging from disparities in refining and retail costs to disruption in oil distribution and fluctuations in taxes...
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Are You Ready for an Electric Vehicle?
Where once it felt like a far off promise of modern technology, nowadays owning an electric vehicle is a very real option. From environmental benefits to comparative costs of fuel, there are many factors to consider when deciding if your next car will be an EV or not. “There’s a lot to consider,” says Lauren...
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Avoid These Bad Driving Habits to Stay Safe on the Road
When drivers are negligent, they can cause accidents and claim lives. But even everyday habits can have the same effect. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates over 38,680 auto accident deaths occurred in the United States in 2020. Let’s look at some all-too-common habits that can cause auto accidents and tips for avoiding them...
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When to Replace Your Tires
New tires are an inevitable expense, but telling when it’s time to get new tires may not be widespread knowledge to all drivers. Conflicting information from friends and family, from what you read online, etc. may make diagnosing your tire situation a dubious task. Here are the five telltale signs you should check to determine...
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Tire Buying Guide: How to Choose Tires
Buying new tires can be a confusing chore. What do all those numbers mean? Should I go with winter tires or all-season? And, of course, how do I know when I need new ones? Taking care of your tires and maintaining good driving habits can help extend the life of your tires, but eventually you’ll...
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How to Fix a Flat Tire Without a Spare
If you haven’t bought a new car in a few years, you may be in for a surprise the next time you need to change your tire. For about the past four years, most car manufacturers have been leaving an old standard off of new cars: the spare tire. “It’s been a slow, progressive change,”...
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Safety Features to Consider When Buying a Car
When it’s time to buy a new car, we all have our own ideas about what makes it the right fit. Some of us want more legroom, others want more cargo space. Then there are those who just want a killer sound system and great rims. While many of the features offered by manufacturers may...
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Conventional Roof vs FORTIFIED Roof: Which Is Better?
The safety of a home largely depends on the materials it is made of — high-quality materials can help protect you and your loved ones from whatever weather comes your way. What is a FORTIFIED home? The FORTIFIED Home™ program, also known as IBHS FORTIFIED, uses retrofit techniques to strengthen new and existing homes, making...
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