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Eric Peters, Editor
It’s great to save money by changing your own oil and performing other minor service that doesn’t require much in the way of special skills, tools, or knowledge.
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By
Eric Peters, Editor
It's best to avoid driving in icy conditions, of course — but sometimes we can't help being caught in a storm. Here are some practical driving tips to help avoid getting into an accident when the weather turns ...
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Eric Peters, Editor
Today's cars are more reliable than ever. But when something does go wrong, the fix can cost a lot more than it used to, too. Here are some practical tips to keep your money in your pocket — and your car on the ...
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Eric Peters, Editor
“Click.” It’s one of winter’s first and most unwelcome sounds — the sound of a dead battery. But you don't ever have to hear that ugly sound if you keep the health of your battery in mind, and take a few ...
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Eric Peters, Editor
Some vehicles are inherently better-suited to winter driving than others. A '78 Chevy Malibu with bald tires isn't going to keep up with a Land Rover LR3 in a blizzard, you know. But there are things you can ...
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Eric Peters, Editor
What actions and non-actions behind the wheel make a driver an unsafe driver? Being unsafe doesn’t have to mean blazing past traffic on the right-hand shoulder, not wearing a seatbelt or not using your lights ...
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Eric Peters, Editor
A mechanic uses tools to fix your engine; without them, he'd have trouble getting much work done. Similarly, professional automotive detailers like the ones who work at higher-end car washes and car dealers us ...
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Eric Peters, Editor
More Car Shopping Tips from TCC Don’t be gulled by slick oil company marketing ploys about the benefits of premium fuel: few new cars really need it and those that don’t won’t run any better from using ...