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    Car Waxing Guide

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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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  • A family runs towards the car in the driveway.

    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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    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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    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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    When to Change Your Car Battery

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    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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    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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    Can a Car Battery Go Dead from Sitting?

    Maintenance October 8, 2020

    Nowadays, your car is probably staying parked in your garage for longer periods of time. While this can be nice for saving money on gas and other maintenance, it’s not an ideal situation for your car’s battery. This leads to an important question: Can a car battery go dead from sitting? Yes, it can. Even...

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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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    5 Ways to Help Avoid a Dead Car Battery During the Summer

    Maintenance August 10, 2016

    Most of us have experienced that dreadful moment when the car simply refuses to start. While we often equate dead batteries with those frigid temperatures of winter, did you know that summer months are actually harder on your car’s battery? In fact, batteries in cold climates have a life expectancy of 51 months, while those...

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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 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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    How to Jump-Start a Motorcycle

    Family & Life June 4, 2020

    Fewer things are more disappointing than getting ready for a casual ride or just trying to head home from work — only to find out your motorcycle won’t start. There’s a wide range of reasons this can happen, but the likely cause is a drained or dead battery. Knowing how to test your battery and...

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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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    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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