Playing with Cars: How Kids Become Adults Obsessed with Machines
It starts with Hot Wheels and garbage trucks and blossoms into something more. Brett Berk dives into the psychology of why you never stopped loving automobiles.
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Stop and Check Your Brakes
Read Full ArticleBrake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes checked to make sure they are in safe working condition before summer ends and the school year starts, says the non-profit Car Care Council.
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Are you Driving an Unsafe Car? What You Need to Know About Recalls
Read Full ArticleOnly you can protect your family or yourself from defective or noncompliant vehicles or equipment that could pose a threat to your safety.
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How to keep your car from overheating
Read Full ArticleYou may love the heat of summer, but you need to help your car keep its cool when temperatures rise. An engine that runs too hot can damage the vehicle and threaten your safety. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help prevent your car from overheating:
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What's Involved In Servicing Your Car's Air Conditioning
Read Full ArticleSummer's arrival means your vehicle's air conditioning system is going to be under a serious strain before long. If you haven't had your system serviced in a while, now's the time.
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‘Cone Zone’ Season Can Be Tough On Vehicles
Read Full ArticleSummer is the main season for “cone zones,” road construction where you will likely hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards. These rough road conditions can be tough on a vehicle’s steering and suspension system and can throw out the alignment, while loose stones have the potential to damage the vehicle’s exterior or windshield, according to the non-profit Car Care Council.
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This Is How Your Car's Engine Works
Read Full ArticleThis is how the combination of an engine, fuel, and air makes your car move, explained in plain English, in case you're not an engineer.
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Keeping Car Clean Protects Vehicle Investment
Read Full ArticleKeeping your vehicle clean inside and out can pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining its long-term value. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests some simple steps to keep your vehicle clean and protect it from the elements so it retains its resale and trade-in value.
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Speeding
Read Full ArticleWe all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule, but speed limits are put in place to protect all road users. Learn about the dangers of speeding and why faster doesn’t mean safer.
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17 Car Facts to Impress Your Friends With
Read Full ArticleWe love car facts. Those pieces of knowledge that give extra insight into the story of the car and the industries that surround it, or the sociology of the car and its roll in society.
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How Air Conditioners Work
Read Full ArticleWould you like to know how your vehicle’s air conditioner works? The system looks complicated, but it's really quite simple.
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Your Nose Knows: Six Vehicle Warning Signs You Can Smell
Read Full ArticleMost vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore.
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Five Steps Towards Better Battery Behavior
Read Full ArticleHeat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. That’s why it’s a good idea to check your battery as the seasons change from hotter to cooler or if you’ve been driving in a hot part of the country.
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Albert and The Car: How Einstein’s Work Still Affects Modern Drivers
Read Full ArticleIn May 1919, a pair of English astronomers leveraged a rare solar event to confirm Einstein’s predictions how light and time were influenced by gravity. The result was a plethora of new technologies used in modern life every day.
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