You’ve given your car the royal treatment – cleaning, removing dents, getting rid of scratches – and it’s never looked better. For the final installment of our Creative Car Hacks series, we’re switching gears and listing hacks specifically for you – the driver. You’ve probably found yourself in some of these common scenarios below. Next...
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Innovative smart phone apps are helping to solve a major headache for drivers: Finding a parking spot that’s available and affordable. Conversely, owners of parking spaces are renting out their in-demand real estate when they don’t need it or when they want to make extra money. The whole idea is a win-win, isn’t it? If...
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More accidents occur there than you’d think. Here’s how to protect yourself. While it may be overlooked as a potential danger zone, you shouldn’t ignore the risks of driving in a parking lot: In findings based upon its claims data, Nationwide estimates that 13% of automobile accidents occur in parking lots. Why? Because parking lots...
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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: What causes a car to overheat? You...
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How common is car theft? According to estimates from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there were more than 745,000 motor vehicle thefts in the first nine months of 2022 in the U.S. [1] [2] And when citizens are targeted in the most potentially dangerous of these crimes – carjacking – the attacker succeeds in roughly...
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Searching for your first home? Here are some tips to help the process.
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In the market for a used car? Here’s what you need to know while you’re looking.
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Renting a ground floor apartment is a great option for many people. Discover some of the advantages and disadvantages to renting a first floor apartment. Learn more.
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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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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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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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Get a Life Insurance Quote The prospect of a new home is exciting. Packing up and moving your stuff – not so much. We asked Sarah Roussos-Karakaian, whose New York company We OrgaNYze specializes in packing and unpacking for residential moves, to help us design the perfect stress-free move. “The biggest mistake people make when...
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Learning how to live on your own can be an exciting time in your life, but it’s also a big and costly transition. One of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make involves finding a place to live that fits your budget. Because this is typically your largest expense, it raises the...
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Shopping has evolved dramatically over the past several decades, providing consumers with more choice and convenience whether they shop the brick-and-mortar stores or browse online for their purchases. Even holiday shopping has adapted to the changing landscape with Black Friday and Cyber Monday appealing to both in-store and online shoppers. It’s easy to assume there...
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Paying attention to detail during a test drive can save you a headache later, even if you’re only test driving new cars. Still, nearly 50% of Americans say they spent 30 minutes or less test driving a car before they buy. Whether you’re buying new or used, test driving a car is an important part...
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