Car Ownership - Maintenance & Repair
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10 Things to Do if You have a Flood Damaged Car
A flood is one of the worst things that can happen to a car. Floodwater can do all sorts of damage, and while some of the problems may be immediately evident, others can lurk in......
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Takata Airbag Recall - 9 Things to Know if Your Car is Involved
The Takata airbag recall has grown to epic proportions, with more than 68 million vehicles possibly affected in the United States alone, and more than 100......
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Talking Tires and Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Rubber
Tires are probably not the most attractive feature on any car, but they’re absolutely vital to going and stopping. There’s also a whole heap of......
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Weird Noises Your Hybrid Makes—And Why
If you’re driving a hybrid, some of the weird noises your hybrid makes may be leaving you wondering what's going on in there. Yes, there is still an internal combustion engine, as......
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All About GM’s Micropolishing
General Motors’ 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 features micropolishing that gives steel a mirror-like finish, but not where you might expect it. Unless they take the engine apart, most owners......
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All About Volvo Clean Zone and its Enhanced Multi-Filter
Volvo’s Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) is designed to clean the air inside the vehicle to reduce the risk of difficulties for drivers and passengers with......
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All About Hyundai's EPA Investigation Resolution
Hyundai recently announced that they have come to an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding the......
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All About Ford’s Windy Systems
Ford is partnering with Wind Energy Corporation to provide a source of clean and renewable energy for its dealers. Wind Energy will invest almost $750,000 to install four Windy Systems, each of......
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What is a Flat-Plane V8?
Have you ever wondered why American V8s and Italian V8s have distinctly different sounds? Among numerous differences in engine design, a main part of the sound difference comes from the design of the......
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How Do Airbags Work?
Airbags have been in the news recently, partly because of the Takata airbag recall (which appears to be about to expand significantly in scope), and also because of a GM ignition switch recall to fix an......
