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How to Clean Your Car to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

How to Clean Your Car to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

by Steve Halloran | November 7, 2023

Concerns about the COVID-19 virus and its transmission have set a new and bar for car cleanliness. We provide guidelines on h...

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A Northerner’s Guide to Winter Tires

A Northerner’s Guide to Winter Tires

by Tim O'Sullivan | November 7, 2023

There really should be no debate about snow tires: If you live in a place where the ground is covered in white stuff for mont...

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Dealership Mechanics vs. Independent Shops

Dealership Mechanics vs. Independent Shops

by Tim O'Sullivan | November 7, 2023

When your car needs service or repair, should you take your car to the dealership or an independent mechanic?

10 Things to Keep in Your Car This Winter

10 Things to Keep in Your Car This Winter

by Tim O'Sullivan | November 7, 2023

Sometimes you just have to find a safe spot off the main road and wait for the storm to pass. But if you aren’t prepared, eve...

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The Car Maintenance Schedule You Should Follow

The Car Maintenance Schedule You Should Follow

by Scott Sowers | November 1, 2023

Following a car's maintenance schedule is an important step in optimising not only its reliability but also its resale value.

Winter's Coming: 7 Steps to Prepare Your Car for the Cold

Winter's Coming: 7 Steps to Prepare Your Car for the Cold

by Tim O'Sullivan | October 18, 2023

Winter’s coming, and that means it’s time to change, or at least check, some of your vehicle’s fluids and parts. Don’t be int...

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6 Key Tips to Teach Your Teen to Drive

6 Key Tips to Teach Your Teen to Drive

by Tim O'Sullivan | October 18, 2023

The thought of your kid behind the wheel may cause some anxiety. Driving can be dangerous, and it requires plenty of maturity...

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Maintaining and Repairing Your Car: Best Practices During COVID-19

Maintaining and Repairing Your Car: Best Practices During COVID-19

by Matt Smith | October 18, 2023

The coronavirus crisis has changed the daily routines of so many Americans in so many different ways. One of the shifts that ...

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