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    Trailer Towing Tips: How to Prevent Trailer Sway

    Recreational Vehicles March 13, 2024

    There are few things more frightening while towing your recreational vehicle than trailer sway. A sudden gust, a passing 18-wheeler or a quick steering correction can start your trailer swaying or fishtailing. The loss of control can mean tipping your valuable recreational vehicle or causing a serious accident. Even the most experienced drivers have lost...

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  • A nervous driver is comforted by an adult.

    How to Overcome the Fear of Driving

    Safety March 7, 2024

    A significant number of Americans say they experience anxiety from or fear of driving.  This can range from a fear of getting behind a wheel, self-driving cars, long car rides and driving altogether. If you’re feeling the same fears and anxieties, you are not alone. By understanding the causes and impacts of driving anxiety, we...

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    Signs of Bad Rotors

    Maintenance February 20, 2024

    If you feel your car shaking or vibrating when you brake while driving, it could be a sign that you have a bad rotor. The rotor is part of a car’s brake system. It spins while your car moves; when you want to slow down, brake pads press against the rotors to slow your car....

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    Why Is My Car Shaking?

    Maintenance February 16, 2024

    It’s never a fun feeling when your car starts to shake. It can happen when you speed up or even when you break. Often, this can be avoided with regular maintenance. Keep reading for the top reasons why your car is shaking and the ways to deal with it. Top 5 reasons why your car...

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    Your Financial Literacy: Building a Strong Foundation Against Financial Misinformation

    My Money January 4, 2024

    In our digital age, online platforms and social media sites offer an abundance of financial advice. However, the ease of internet access also paves the way for the spread of financial misinformation. From untrained family members to self-proclaimed online finance gurus and AI-powered resources, inaccurate financial counsel can have detrimental effects, potentially leading to monetary...

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    What Are Car Shocks and Struts?

    Maintenance November 21, 2023

    Have you ever driven over a bump or a pothole in the middle of the road and your car handled it smoothly with you in control of the wheel? That’s mainly thanks to car shocks and struts. While many use the terms “shocks” and “struts” interchangeably, they are different parts of the car. Keep reading...

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    How to Dispose of Motor Oil

    Maintenance August 24, 2023

    If you prefer to do your own oil changes, you might need to know how to responsibly dispose of the oil you’ve replaced. Here on some tips on disposing and recycling motor oil. [1] Why recycle motor oil Because oil sticks to everything it touches, pouring used oil into a gutter or down a storm...

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    How Much Air Should You Put in Your Tires?

    Maintenance August 7, 2023

    From a safety and cost standpoint, tire maintenance is one of the most important things you can do for your car. The easiest way to care for your tires is both quick and inexpensive: maintain the correct tire pressure. What is the recommended tire pressure? Because maintaining your tires is so crucial to your safety...

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  • A set of keys sitting on the console of a car.

    Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?

    Maintenance May 22, 2023

    Your car not starting can be a hassle. Learn some of the most common reasons your car can start clicking but not start.

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  • Hand reaching out to feel air from a car vent.

    Why Is My Car Heater Blowing Cold Air?

    Maintenance May 12, 2023

    It could mean different things when your car heater blows out only cold air. Find the cause using our troubleshooting guide.

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    How to Prevent Car Theft

    Safety April 20, 2023

    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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  • A man standing next to a car and waxing it.

    Car Waxing Guide

    Maintenance March 22, 2023

    Help protect your car by learning how to wax it with these easy steps.

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    11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips

    Buying / Selling March 14, 2023

    Searching for your first home? Here are some tips to help the process.

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  • Two men standing in a car dealership.

    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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  • Various items in an emergency car kit.

    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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