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Transmission Repair and Cost. What to Expect

If your transmission is giving out on you it’s time to get that transmission repair done. Costs depend largely upon what kind of transmission is being repaired, as well as the severity of damage. If your manual transmission needs a new clutch, you can reasonably expect

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How Long Can A Car Sit Without Being Driven? Tips to Keep Your Car Healthy.

As a car owner, you may have wondered at some point how long your car can sit without being driven. It’s an important question to ask if you’re going to be gone for an extended period of time. The last thing you need is your car deteriorating while it’s

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Should a Low Mileage Driver Buy an Electric Car?

One of the biggest questions people have is whether or not it’s worth buying an electric car if you only drive short distances. Maybe its because you live in an apartment with only side street parking with no charging stations. Or you have concerns of how long a

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How Do I Know If My Car Needs A Software Update?

Vehicle owners are often not aware a software update is needed unless its in the form of a recall. Traditionally, software updates were performed in person at service centers. Many times, vehicle owners were seemingly unaware an update was even available. But with

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How Do You Know If Your Car Is Defective? 5 Warning Signs.

Have you ever been driving and all of a sudden your car just died? You pull over to the side of the road, call a tow truck, and spend the next few hours getting your car towed and repaired. You ask yourself, how did this happen? Was it something I did? Or is my car […]

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Do Car Recalls Expire?

If you’ve ever been the unfortunate recipient of a car recall, you might be wondering if the recall ever expires. The answer is a little complicated. Recalls have no expiration date. However after 8 years from the original sale date of the vehicle you may be required

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What Are Your Rights if a New Car is Faulty?

There’s nothing like the feeling of buying a brand new car. The smell of the leather interior, the new car smell, and that sense of accomplishment as you drive off the lot. But what if your brand new car has problems? What Are Your Rights if a New Car is Faulty? Under

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Does a New Car Warranty Cover OEM Tires?

If you’re like most car owners, you’re probably thinking the car’s manufacturer warranty covers OEM tires. You might be surprised to find out that when it comes to tires, it likely doesn’t. So, does a new car warranty cover OEM tires? The truth is,

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What is Oil Consumption and When is it Bad For Your Engine.

Chances are, if you’re a car owner, you’ve heard of oil consumption. You might even know that it’s bad for your engine. But what is oil consumption, exactly? Oil consumption is when the engine oil enters the combustion chamber, and is burned off rather than

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Does Missing An Oil Change Void My Warranty?

What happens if you don’t follow the manufacturers suggested maintenance guide? Does something as simple as missing an oil change void the warranty? Yes your warranty will be voided, but only partially. If failure to perform regularly scheduled oil changes results in

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Do Dealerships like Recall Work?

Whether you’re a regular at the dealership for service or only visit when there’s a recall, you may be wondering do dealerships like recall work? Yes, dealerships like recall work because the problem and solution have been well documented by the original

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Car Recalls: All the Facts and Stats

Automobiles are the backbone of American life. However, they cause tens of thousands of deaths annually. In fact, more people under the age of 34 die in traffic and car related accidents in the US than from any other single cause. Accidents on the US highways cost over $200

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Car Problems: 5 Signs It’s Time To Trade in Your Car

No matter how long you’ve had your car, some car problems are not worth fixing. Some problems are safety concerns that must be dealt with immediately while others are an indicator that other issues are on the horizon. No matter how minor or serious your car problems

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