Dos and Don'ts of Car Washing

If you're like most Americans, you want your car to look as
fresh and clean as possible.


Before you get out the squeegee, you should first ask the
all-important question, "What do I need to know about washing my
car?"


A great deal, it turns out.


According to ConsumerReports.org,...
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The Red Cross Says You Need THESE Items in Your Car!

As you pack up your vehicle for the next trip to the beach
or mountains, consider first adding the essentials you'd need if
something goes wrong.


An emergency preparedness kit, according to the

American Red Cross, can contain a variety of
items, some more specific to your personal ...
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RED ALERT: Are Your Tires Failing?

Tire health is a critical standard for overall vehicle
safety. It is also one of the easiest for the
mechanically-challenged to identify and monitor. Keeping an eye
on these critical points, itemized by
Consumer Reports, will help assure longer
tire life, better gas mileage and an ov...
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How to Translate a Vehicle Tire Size

When you need new tires, the first question is often, "What
size?". And though you may (or may not!) know the answer to that
question, there is a good chance you have no idea what it
means.


You know that the tiny print inside the sidewall mean
something, but "what" is the question.

...
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Industry Survey: 3 our of 4 Cars Need Service

From the Car Care Council:


If you own a vehicle, chances are it needs some work, according
to the Car Care Council. National Car Care Month in April is the
ideal time to give your car some extra attention.


The results of vehicle inspections held at community car care
events across ...
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Fix-a-Flat: Friend or Foe?

When the unthinkable happens - stuck, late night on the
side of a rainy roadway with a flat tire - nothing sounds better
than a fast fix for the damage. After all, we all want it fast
and simple, right?


Fix-a-Flat has been on the market for quite some time, and
in the absence of a sp...
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What's that Smell? 6 Vehicle Warning Smells

From the Car Care Council:


The new inforgraphic from the Car Care Council outlines six car
smells that could mean trouble for your vehicle. The infographic
is based off a recent press release titled "Six Vehicle Warning Signs Your Nose Can
Recognize" and a non-technical approach to und...
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