13 Things Your Car Mechanic Won't Tell You
Interviews by Fran Lostys From Reader's Digest 1. "Watch out for scare tactics. Admonitions like 'I wouldn't drive this another mile' should be viewed with suspicion." SOURCES: Gary Montesi, owner, Montesi Volkswagen, North Haven, connecticut; . [... more]
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Airbag Scams: Dashboard Danger
When Mary Ellsworth awoke one morning, she noticed her son Bobby's double-cab Toyota was still in the driveway. He must have slept over at a friend's house, she thought. Mary and her husband, Bob, had always urged Bobby to stay put when he was ... [... more]
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13 More Things Your Auto Mechanic Won't Tell You
From rd.com 1. "If a mechanic offers to change your timing belt and water pump, question how long the job will take. Some will charge you double labor even though the second task is essentially done once the belt is removed." GOOD ADVICE. I'LL . [... more]
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A Trucker's Ride Through Wildfire
The clock on his dashboard told him it was half past noon, but Fred Gonzales thought it might as well be midnight. "What's going on here?" he asked himself, turning on his headlights and shifting his 40-ton semi to a lower gear. Leaning over [... more]
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How to Haggle When Buying a Car
From Penny Pincher's Almanac Unless you want to pay more than you should, you need to learn how to haggle for your automobile. Here are some tips. wait to shop until your current car is on its last legs. Being in need puts you in a bad bargaining ... [... more]
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The ultimate auto care guide.
We've compiled our best expert advice, surprising tricks, and maintenance and fix-it tips to prolong the life of your car! You've bought your dream car and now you want to make it last at long as possible in top condition. Here are some things to ... [... more]
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Does Your Air Filter or PCV Valve Need To Be Changed?
by Rick Muscoplat From The Family Handyman [... more]
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Mobile Art
From "Art Cars" by Harrod Blank The auto -- for Americans -- is as powerful a symbol of freedom as the bald eagle. Take your Ford on the open road and the country is yours. But a small and growing group asks, "Why drive the same car [... more]
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Sell Your Car Online Fast
From Reader's Digest Online forums like eBay have taken the hassle out of selling your car -- now all you need is a winning ad. Create it in three easy steps: Use an eye-stopping headline, says Charlie Diederich of the Newspaper Association of ... [... more]
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What to look for when shopping for a car.
From National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Whether you're shopping for a used or new car, it's important to spend time making sure it's safe. First off, you should take a test drive and try on the seat belt to make sure it fits ... [... more]
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Save Money On Brake Repairs
You've seen the ads for $99.99 brake jobs. But have you met anyone who actually got the job done for that price? We doubt it. That's because repair shops simply can't make any money on a $99.99 brake job unless they use economy parts or sell you ... [... more]
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Install A Dashboard Cover In Your Car
The interior of your vehicle really heats up in the summer, largely because of the solar gain through the windshield, especially if you have a black dashboard. The same can happen with the back window and the rear deck. You can help keep these ... [... more]
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