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    Here's What Happens If You Put The Wrong Oil In Your Engine

    Oil is essential for your engine's smooth performance, but not all oil is the same. Here's what can happen if you use the incorrect oil in your vehicle.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 months ago Read More
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    These US States Don't Require An Annual Vehicle Inspection

    I'm breaking down what states (or certain parts of states) require what inspections, how often they're required and what those inspections entail.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 4 months ago Read More
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    These DIY Scratch Removal Methods Actually Work (And Can Save You Cash)

    Removing an unsightly scratch from your car or truck can get expensive quickly — here's what dedicated DIYers can do on their own.

    By David M. Ciminelli 4 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Porsche 911 GT3 RS Manthey
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    You Can Already Buy These Cars Without Rear Windows

    There's no law mandating a rear window like there are for side mirrors, after all.

    By Daniel Golson 4 months ago Read More
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    The U.S. States With The Strictest Underglow Light Laws

    Automotive underglow lights may look cool, but they're not legal everywhere. Here's what you need to know about the states that prohibit this lighting mod.

    By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago Read More
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    What Are The Downsides Of All-Terrain Tires For Highway Driving?

    All-terrain (A/T) tires provide numerous benefits. However, they also come with some negatives. Here's what you need to know about A/T tires on the highway.

    By Shane Schmid 4 months ago Read More
  • A photo of me wearing a pink fluffy coat behind the wheel of a GMC Yukon with Super Cruise active on the freeway and my hands are on my lap
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    The Universe Gave You Cruise Control, Now Use It

    In many driving situations the most logical thing to do is set your cruise control and let it keep you traveling at a consistent pace.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago Read More
  • A gold Lamborghini Miura SV sits on sandy, pebbly ground next a black Ferrari 250 in front of a fountain with party guests milling around
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    The Meaning Behind Lamborghini's SV Badge

    The SV badge denotes special Lamborghinis. But though you may think you know what it stands for, there are actually multiple meanings across different models.

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
  • A white Lexus SUV fills up with gas at a Costco, stretching the extra long filler hose around the other side
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    Why Don't Most Gas Stations Have The Extra Long Hoses Like Costco?

    Costco has such long hoses at its gas stations that you can fill up no matter which side of your vehicle your filler door is on. Why aren't they more common?

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
  • Side-by-side comparison between an unmodified spark plug (left) and a side gapped spark plug (right).
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    What Does Side Gapping A Spark Plug Do?

    Side gapping your car's spark plugs could result in some modest performance gains. Here's what it means, how to do it, and why it works.

    By Greg Poggiali 4 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic replacing a car's front tire
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    Here's How Tire Tread Affects Gas Mileage

    The types of tires installed on your vehicle can affect its fuel economy in numerous ways. Here's what to know about how tires affect your car's mpg.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 months ago Read More
  • A few different RVs overnight parking at a Costco
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    Does Costco Allow Overnight RV Stays In Their Parking Lots?

    Finding overnight parking for your RV can be difficult. Fortunately, there are options. Here's what to know about parking your motorhome at Costco overnight.

    By Shane Schmid 4 months ago Read More
  • A woman in a white shirt pulls out her driver's license and is about to hand it to the cop who pulled her over
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    What Can Happen If You Get A Traffic Ticket In A Foreign Country?

    There's more to driving in a different country than which side of the road you're on. And if you get a ticket there, consequences can be tiny or huge.

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
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    Police Used Flock Cameras To Track One Driver Over 500 Times. Now They're Being Sued

    The cameras that catch drivers who speed or ignore red lights don't just snap you when you're breaking the law. They can shoot you hundreds of times a month.

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
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    10 States Where Drivers Can Hit The Highest Speeds

    Most states' top speed limits don't go higher than 65 or 70 mph. While those 10 states allow you to go faster, they're not without their limitations.

    By John Brandon 4 months ago Read More
  • Various types of tires lined up.
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    All-Season Vs. All-Terrain Tires: The Differences Explained

    All-season and all-terrain tires each offer benefits and downsides. Here's what you need to know about both tire types and how to choose between them.

    By Abhik Das 4 months ago Read More
  • Las Vegas road with Botts' dots with New York, New York in the background
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    Why Las Vegas Uses Dots Instead Of Lines To Mark Their Lanes

    Some cities and counties use raised bumps in place of traditional painted lines to identify road lanes. Here's why Sin City chooses to use dots.

    By Shane Schmid 4 months ago Read More
  • A yellow Lamborghini Diablo surrounded by onlookers
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    35 Years Ago, The Lamborghini Diablo Was The Fastest Car In The World

    The Diablo was the first Lamborghini to cross the 200-mph top-speed barrier.

    By Matthew DeBord 4 months ago Read More
  • An automotive painter compares paint chips to the vehicle in the paint booth, using a color-match lamp.
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    How Automotive Painters Color Match Your Car's Paint

    Just get the number of your car's paint and you're all set, right? No, picking the right color to repaint your car is a mix of high tech and artistic eye.

    By Greg Poggiali 4 months ago Read More
  • Al Capone's armored Cadillac with a man poking a machine gun out of the rear window
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    Was Al Capone's Limo Confiscated And Then Used As The First Armored Presidential Limo?

    During World War II, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt needed a secure means of transportation. Was the answer a limo once owned by gangster Al Capone?

    By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago Read More
  • traffic on big island hawaii saddle road
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    I Can't Make The Car In Front Of Me Drive Any Faster, But You Can Definitely Stop Tailgating Me Like This Is Somehow My Fault

    It's a bunch of cars going slower than you'd prefer, but it's not like I can do anything about it. Just calm down. You'll get there when you get there.

    By Collin Woodard 4 months ago Read More
  • A blue 2023 Kia Sorento driving on a mountain road
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    Kia Recalls Nearly 40,000 Sorentos That May Catch Fire When The Climate Control Fan Speed Is Set To Three

    The connection between the blower motor resistor and connector can overheat when using the HVAC system on fan speed three while the ignition is on.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago Read More
  • Auto parts store employee holding an air filter
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    Aftermarket Parts May Be Harder To Find After Major Supplier Goes Bankrupt

    First Brands' bankruptcy isn't the end, but it may be alerting us to even bigger problems to come.

    By Justin Hughes 4 months ago Read More
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    Tesla Had A Monstrous Sales Quarter Right As The $7,500 EV Tax Credit Died

    Tesla's deliveries surged to nearly 500,00 vehicles in the third quarter as buyers looked to get a deal before the $7,500 EV tax credit expired, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 4 months ago Read More
  • 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S three-quarter front image
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    At $6,500, Is This 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S The Hot Hatch To Have?

    Does that feel like a fair deal on an almost forgotten hot hatch? Or do the questions and the fuel pump make you think the seller needs to find a new bottom?

    By Rob Emslie 4 months ago Read More
  • A man posing with the later scale model of the Ford Nucleon in red and white.
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    That Time Ford Designed A Nuclear-Powered Car, The Nucleon

    If you can run ships on nuclear power, why not cars? In an era of atomic optimism, Ford unveiled its plan for a car that would run on uranium fission.

    By Greg Poggiali 4 months ago Read More
  • 2006 Pontiac Solstice driver's side image
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    At $8,450, Is Buying This 2006 Pontiac Solstice A Bright Idea?

    What do you think? Is this Solstice the right choice? And is that $8,450 the right price? Or does the car and the asking indicate dark days ahead?

    By Rob Emslie 4 months ago Read More
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