5 Ways Winter Negatively Affects Your Vehicle (And What to Do About Them)

As Game of Thrones famously warned, “Winter is coming.” And while you probably don’t have to worry about what winter will do to your kingdom or dragons, you should be thinking about what it means for...

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5 Signs Your Water Pump May Be Failing

It’s common knowledge that you need to regularly change your oil and check the oil level in your car to make sure it’s running smoothly, but did you know that the water pump plays an equally...

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What Kind of Tires Do I Need for My Vehicle?

Your car’s performance depends on how you treat your vehicle — from using the right engine oil and replacing worn belts to keeping up with your engine’s maintenance schedule. And while you’re at it,...

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Easy Car Maintenance Checklist for Your Sitting Vehicle

During a typical summer, you’d probably be racking up the mileage on your family car. Running the kids back and forth to camp and other activities, taking a family vacation or weekend getaways and...

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Toxic Car Syndrome: 3 Ways Your Car Is Making You Sick

Regardless of whether you have a quick commute every day or spend a few hours behind the wheel on a regular basis, you depend on your car to do more than get you from Point A to Point B. You also...

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Why You Should Never Drive With Bad Shocks or Struts

You may not give much thought to shocks or struts until they start to wear out, but it's important for every driver to know what to look for when it's time to take your car in for a checkup. When ...

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How to Quickly Repair a Cracked Radiator Hose

Radiator hoses are an inexpensive but critical part of your car’s cooling system. While they don’t cost a lot of money, they can run up some big bills if they aren’t cared for properly. Every time...

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The Ultimate Summer Car Maintenance Checklist [Infographic]

You’re not the only one feeling the heat this summer; those high temperatures are hard on your car, too. Whether you’re hitting the road for a summer getaway or are staying close to home this summer,...

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How to Know When It's Time to Change Your Spark Plugs

For such small car parts, spark plugs handle a big job. When your vehicle is having certain problems (we’ll get to those later), it’s common to overlook the spark plug as a possible culprit. But...

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