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how to's, and PDF files you can download. Some of our favorite articles
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Tips from
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When To Call The Pros. "Do it yourself" jobs you might be better off letting someone else do.
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Tinting Windows. Window tinting reduces fatigue, keeps you cool, and increases security. What type of tinting is best, and how dark is too dark?
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Using Recycled Parts. Know the differences, and save money and the environment with recycled parts.
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Overlooked Service. So, you think your car’s well maintained?
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Six Quick Fixes. Stuck on the road? Be prepared with these simple items.
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Tire Talk. Keeping your tires in ideal shape — not just round.
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Time To Change?. Your car needs regular attention. Here’s how to do it right.
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Sipping Fuel. How to keep your vehicle from slurping up gasoline.
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Garage Safety. How to safeguard your garage and its valuable contents.
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Know Your Recalls. Get the upper hand by knowing how your car gets recalled.
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Rustbusting. What to do when you first find rust on your car.
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Emissions and You. It’s not just hot air…it’s keeping your car healthy.
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Restoring Performance. No Viagra here — except maybe for your car.
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Make It Last Forever. Not love or money — it’s the car, stupid.
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Replacing Wiper Blades. Don’t let the rain get you down.
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Windshield Damage. You can see clearly now — as long as you don’t wait to fix windshield damage.
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Green and Clean. Recycling of fluids and parts, for backyard mechanics.
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Solving Electrical Problems. Take charge with these five common causes and solutions for those electric gremlins.
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Owning A Classic. The ins and outs of buying and owning old cars.
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Speedos Off. Just how accurate is your speedometer/odometer?
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Read Your Tires. See your tires for what they really are, good or bad.
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Tire Changes. Fixing a flat quickly, easily, and safely.
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Your Driveway Talks. Read the stains in the driveway and foretell the future.
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Demystifying Oil. What do all those numbers and letters mean, and are all brands the same?
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Finding a Mechanic. Looking for Mr. Goodwrench? Remember these hints.
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Keeping Your Cool. Don’t let your car’s blood boil away in the summer heat.
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Treading Water. Spring is in the air…is your car in the water?
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Keep It Looking New. A little extra care goes a long way to avoiding dents, dings, and scratches.
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Car Spring Cleaning. How to get your car looking good and in shape for the summer.
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Vehicle Fires. What to do if you have one, and how to help avoid them in the first place.
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Getting Ready for Spring. Make it sing and shine before the summer comes.
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Moving Your Classic. Shipping a classic car starts with choosing the right company for the job.
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Winter Maintenance. Take time to keep your car in fighting trim for the winter.
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Your Own “Garage Mahal”. The best way to a happier, more functional garage.
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Classics: Old-Car To-Dos. Get it ready for its second life.
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Cures for Dead Battery Blues. What you need to know when all you hear is “click.”
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Replacing Your Engine. When the first one’s run its course, is it always a good idea?
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