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Aug 01, 2012 06:33 PM

Routine alignment helps prevent major repairs

Curbs, speed bumps, cracked pavement, construction zones and potholes encountered on summer vacations can knock a vehicle out...
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Jul 03, 2012 05:11 PM

Five safety tips for your vehicle's braking system

Families penciling road maps and compiling an itinerary for summer travel should add one additional item to the list—brake...
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Jun 04, 2012 06:38 PM

Maintenance tips make your tow vehicle ready to roll

If the vehicle that gets you to work each day suddenly transforms into a “super hauler” when summer vacation rolls...
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Jun 03, 2012 03:57 PM

Plan your vacation on the fly with mobile travel apps

Remember all the time your parents spent planning those long family road trips? They’d pore over maps, study guidebooks,...
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Apr 27, 2012 06:47 PM

Pre-trip checklist for worry-free car travel

Family vacations make for life-long memories. How can you help prevent those journeys from becoming a bittersweet adventure? According...
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Mar 06, 2012 04:48 PM

Tips to improve vehicle mileage, performance

Fuel economy is always a moving target. Sometimes your vehicle may deliver exceptional mileage performance while other times it...
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Jan 03, 2012 05:28 PM

Winter battery tips keep your car moving

A weak battery can leave you out in the cold, literally. Not all batteries require maintenance, but following some basic health...
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Dec 30, 2011 12:30 AM

New California driving laws take effect Jan. 1

California motorists should be aware of some of the new laws going into effect January 1, 2012. These new traffic laws were...
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Dec 08, 2011 05:43 PM

Don't let 'spongy' brakes impair your daily driving

The traffic ahead is stopped and you put your foot on the brake to slow down. Instead of the firm response you expected, the brake...
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Oct 26, 2011 11:07 PM

13 tips for hassle-free winter performance

Most drivers know they need to get the oil changed and tires rotated every 5,000 miles or so. What about the myriad of inspections...
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Sep 29, 2011 06:32 PM

Wildlife-related crashes on the rise this season

Fall weather and early rains in some parts of the country has created a new road hazard for drivers—wildlife-related crashes. September...
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Sep 01, 2011 04:24 PM

Are routine oil changes enough to keep your car fit?

Most drivers know the “golden rule” of car care; that is, get your vehicle’s oil changed and engine lubricated...
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Aug 04, 2011 04:31 PM

Inspection checklist for dog days of summer

Summer vacations are over and the children are going back to school. Your car has logged several thousand miles, hit some potholes...
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Aug 03, 2011 04:08 PM

Archive: Early autumn tune-up

Summer vacations are over and the children are going back to school. Your car has logged several thousand miles, hit some potholes...
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Jul 01, 2011 09:38 PM

Worn rotors can compromise your car's brake system

Few things take as much abuse in a vehicle as the braking system. The effectiveness of your vehicle’s stopping power comes...
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May 31, 2011 09:23 PM

How to prepare for the great American road trip

You've mapped out the routes, secured the cargo racks and packed plenty of entertainment for the classic American road trip. ...
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May 26, 2011 06:21 PM

CHP reminds motorists to buckle up this holiday weekend

SACRAMENTO, Calif.- As motorists plan to get away this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding...
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May 15, 2011 05:00 AM

Radiator problems could leave your family stranded

A vehicle's radiator is like a distant relative—out of sight, seldom heard, rarely discussed until something goes wrong. ...
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May 06, 2011 12:59 AM

Foul air may indicate mold in A/C system

You're driving to a special event on the first hot day of spring and switch on the air conditioner. You expected cool crisp air...
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May 04, 2011 05:02 PM

Save gas, improve power with fuel system upkeep

Your car had plenty of horsepower ever since you drove it away from the dealer's lot. Lately, however, you notice that it doesn't...
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