How to Get the Best Gas Mileage

Gas is expensive, but if you have to commute for work or drive your kids around, you don’t have much of a choice on when to fill up your tank. 

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What Diagnostic Inspections Can Tell You When You're Buying a Used Car

When buying a used car, it’s important to know exactly what is coming down the line, maintenance-wise. A diagnostic inspection done by a professional auto technician is a smart way to learn all about...

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How to Budget for Car Maintenance

You’re going about your day when you see it: the check engine light. Your heart sinks as you wonder what big repair bill is waiting for you. 

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How Much Does It Cost to Recharge Car A/C?

It’s summer, and your car’s A/C has been working overtime to keep you cool. As the temperature rises, your A/C system may start to get weaker and weaker until you’re stuck in a car that’s blowing...

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What Are the Symptoms of a Bad Alternator?

When you’re stuck with a car that won’t turn on, it’s easy to blame a dead battery. However, your car’s electrical system is made up of several components that all work together to keep your car...

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What Causes Rough Idle and How to Fix It

Idling happens when you start your engine and allow it to run without pressing the gas or changing gears. A healthy engine is able to maintain a steady rate of about 1,000 revolutions per minute...

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Blown Head Gasket Symptoms and Solutions

Your car’s head gasket is one of those parts that your engine can’t run without, but it’s still relatively unfamiliar to the everyday driver. A blown head gasket is a serious problem that requires...

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Preventive Maintenance for Your Car

Whether you’re heading to work, school or errands, you expect your car to run smoothly and reliably when you need it. Nothing is more frustrating than a dead battery on a cold morning or a blown tire...

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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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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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