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Do Car Recalls Have To Be Done At The Dealership?

If you own a car, there’s a good chance it will eventually be subject to a recall. But do car recalls have to be done at the dealership? Yes, if you want to have the recall repair fixed for free, it has be performed at the dealership. If the recall fix is performed at

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air In My Car? Common Symptoms and How To Fix

Summer time is when we all want to be able to turn on our ACs and enjoy a cool car. But what do you do if your AC is blowing out hot air? Many car owners face this problem every summer. The most common cause of an AC system blowing hot air is due to […]

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Signs of a Bad Transmission. 6 Most Common Symptoms

If you’re a car owner, it’s important to know the signs of a bad transmission. A bad transmission can lead to costly repairs, so it’s best to be proactive and catch any problems early on. In fact, transmission problems are one of the most common issues that

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Is Peeling Paint Covered Under Car Warranty?

If your car’s finish is starting to look a little worse for wear and the paint seems to be peeling off in places, you may be wondering if this is covered under your car warranty. Yes, your car’s paintwork is covered by the manufacturers warranty for peeling

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Car Shaking While Driving? Top 7 Reasons Why

Is your car shaking or shuddering when you start driving? Or does it suddenly start shaking at high speeds? You may feel vibration through the seat, the steering wheel or even in the brake pedal. This is all an indication that there’s something wrong with your vehicle.

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How To Improve Gas Mileage. 6 Simple Tips

Did you know that you can improve gas mileage of your vehicle by up to 15% just by making a few simple changes? Best of all, these tips you can start doing today. Let’s get into this. Start by removing unnecessary items from the vehicle. This could be anything such as

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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. Should a low mileage driver buy an electric

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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?

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 a part

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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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