| How to Pay Less at the Pump
With
gasoline prices still hovering near $3 per gallon in many areas of the
country, you may be wishing you could afford a hybrid. The good news
is, you can probably increase your fuel efficiency and reduce fuel
costs right now – without shelling out thousands more for a hybrid car
or waiting a few more years until automakers produce cheaper, more
plentiful hybrids.
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| 1-on-1 with NASCAR’s Todd Berrier
He’s
the man credited with leading NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick into victory
lane at this year’s Daytona 500, but how much do you know about crew
chief, Todd Berrier? Here's a 1-on-1 with the man behind the legend.
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| Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter Driving Season
With
much of the country enjoying unseasonably warm weather, it might be
easy to forget that winter -- and the weather challenges that come with
the season -- will be here before we know it. Before the weather gets
unbearable, now is a good time to make sure that your vehicle is ready
for winter.
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| Auto Restoration TV with a Personal Touch
Dan
Woods is to old cars what Bob Villa is to old houses. Host of an auto
restoration show, Woods takes a similar approach to Villa by
communicating with the audience, documentary style. Woods illuminates
the auto restoration process in an easy-to-understand way that gives
viewers the information they need to tackle projects themselves.
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| How to Expand Your Vehicle’s Capacity
Are
you among the thousands of Americans who have traded in their gas
guzzling trucks and SUVs for smaller vehicles due to the rising gas
prices? If so, you've lost a lot of cargo room. Here's how to get some
of it back.
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| Used Car Buying Tips the Experts Use
When
it comes to buying a used car, you should not only bring in outside,
professional expertise, but make a professional out of yourself, too.
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| School’s in Session and the First Lesson is Tire Safety
Just
under the grumblings of students can be heard the quiet elation of
parents . . . school is back. This means the usual checklist: notebooks
and pencils bought, backpack filled, lunchbox cleaned and tire pressure
checked. Yes, checking your tire pressure is one important way to keep
your vehicle safe for all those car pool trips.
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| Tips for Caring for Your Vintage Car
Caring
for a vintage car takes a bit more time and effort than maintaining a
car built today. Materials like leather, rubber and even the metal
parts, need extra TLC to keep them from wearing out and cracking from
age and sunlight damage.
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| Tips for Getting Around Safely in the Winter
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seems like just yesterday you were enjoying those long, sunny days out
by the lake. Now you’re counting down the days till Thanksgiving and
Christmas; but the holidays aren’t all you should be thinking about.
The most wonderful time of the year is also the most dangerous time of
year to be on the roads. Here are some tips for safe winter driving.
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| Don’t Let Dusty Roads Get You Down
Dusty,
unpaved roads are a way of life for rural and urban dwellers, but they
can cause big problems for nearby residents and affect local
transportation. Here's how to cut down on the trouble.
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| Under Pressure? Check Your Tires!
Tires
can lose 1 to 2 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure each month.
When tires are “under pressure” they become more stressed and can get
hot under the collar. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration estimates that under inflated tires contribute to 660
fatalities and 33,000 injuries each year. Here's what to know to stay
safe.
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| The Details on Detailing Your Car
When
it comes to car care, one of the most expensive things you can do is
get your car professionally detailed. With the right tools and a little
elbow grease, detailing a car is something you can do at home for a
fraction of the cost, and a lot less time than you think.
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| Simple, Quick Solutions to Car Repairs
There
are a number of automotive technologies that make it easier for vehicle
owners to maintain and service their vehicles. They help save time by
preventing unnecessary maintenance, make it easy to travel safely, as
well as preserve gas and oil.
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