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Winter Weather Car Prep Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On The Road
While some portions of the country may have unseasonably warm weather this winter, other areas will be hit with classic winter deep-freeze, coupled with high snowfall, drifting snow and blizzard conditions making driving a hazardous experience. Since it’s not always possible to remain nestled...
The Latest Trend For Your Used Tires? Amnesty
Amnesty programs are used for everything from taxes to parking tickets. The idea is to offer an incentive in the form of forgiveness, to encourage a behavior that is... May 10, 2011 by John DeCostanza
Avoiding An Auto Repair Nightmare
The most important step you can take when getting your car repaired is the first one – dropping the car off. It is often the most rushed part of the process, since it... April 26, 2011 by John DeCostanza
Out-Of-Gas Calls Spike With Higher Prices
Why would any driver delay in the extreme before filling his gas tank? Probably, in an endless search for a lower price per gallon. But could it go deeper than that, like a... April 25, 2011 by John DeCostanza 1
Don't Have A Car Wreck--Philly Crooks Will Make You One
Prosecutors in Philadelphia announced that 11 individuals had been charged in an insurance fraud scheme that transpired over four years in Philadelphia. In a twist on the... April 25, 2011 by John DeCostanza
Should Your Car Company Pay For That New Catalytic Converter?
No one wants to hear that their catalytic converter needs to be replaced, since it is common for the job to cost over $1000. But this is a case in which a little bit of... April 15, 2011 by John DeCostanza
Chrysler Opening Its Service Bays To Other Brands
The operation might need a name change, but the signal is clear: Chrysler is getting serious about the aftermarket auto-parts business. Through a new agreement, dealers will... April 14, 2011 by John DeCostanza 2
You Can't Trust Canadian Car-Repair Shops, Either
If you own an auto repair facility in Canada, a visit from the Automobile Protection Association's (APA) mystery shopper can make for a very bad day. The APA has been teaming... April 14, 2011 by John DeCostanza 1
Police Trace Airbag Theft With DNA
Besides edgy styling and performance, the Nissan brand is known for something else--vulnerability to airbag theft. So much so, that the aftermarket is retailing Nissan airbag... April 11, 2011 by John DeCostanza 1
What To Do When An Auto Repair Goes Wrong
You did everything right in selecting an auto repair facility--you did your research, took your time to understand the technician's explanations--and still a repair has not... April 8, 2011 by John DeCostanza
Should States Turn a Blind Eye To Auto Repair Shops?
The movement to cut government and lower taxes has taken some unusual twists and turns in different states, but in the state of Florida, it could bring about an effective... April 7, 2011 by John DeCostanza
J.D. Power: Service "Upsells" Aren't As Common As You Think
It's not the message about imminent car repairs that's important, but how it's delivered. That's what J.D. Power discovered about maintenance and repair services offered at... April 6, 2011 by John DeCostanza 2
You Do The Dishes, I'll Get The Car Repaired?
J.D. Power did a study some time ago and found that 65 percent of the customers bringing in their cars for repairs are women. Whether it is a matter of the division of... April 5, 2011 by John DeCostanza 2
Hide Your Kids, Hide Your Wife--And Lock Your Gas Tank?
Gas prices are on a steady march upwards--so is it time to start thinking about locking your gas tank again? If you have not-so-fond memories of the 1970s, you might remember... April 4, 2011 by John DeCostanza 1
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