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Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)

Sunday, 4 April 2021

We've all seen drivers who do things that—let's be frank—really irritate us.  They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place.  They really "T" us off.  These are the bad drivers who fit their description to…

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The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)

Sunday, 21 March 2021

You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home.  You put your key in the ignition and… oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic.  There are some things you can do to get going again.  The first thing to…

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The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)

Sunday, 7 March 2021

You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it.  We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign.  The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay…

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A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)

Sunday, 28 February 2021

You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be.  Not only must they support the weight, they also have to isolate vibrations and noise from the passenger…

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Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)

Sunday, 21 February 2021

When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades.  You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip.  Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt…

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Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)

Sunday, 14 February 2021

Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments.  But when they break, oh, what a pain.  Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering…

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Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)

Sunday, 31 January 2021

You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes.  They're caused by moisture seeping through a compromised road surface that can freeze, expand and literally punch holes in the road.  And when your vehicle…

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What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

Sunday, 24 January 2021

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go.  But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that…

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The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)

Sunday, 17 January 2021

They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it.  And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally. We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one corner of the vehicle up so someone can change a flat tire. So…

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Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)

Sunday, 10 January 2021

You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C.  Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the…

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