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When "Shady" is a Good Thing
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing ...
Published on: Mar 15, 2026
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why.
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Published on: Feb 15, 2026
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
Bet you didn't know:
Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors,...
Published on: Jan 25, 2026
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a ...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026
The Best Test
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, ...
Published on: Dec 16, 2025