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That Little Windshield Chip Can Spread Fast in Summer Heat
Glass expands and contracts with temperature, and summer creates dramatic swings. That stress concentrates right around an existing chip.
Towing to the Lake This Summer? Prep Your Vehicle First
Towing puts a very different demand on your engine, transmission, brakes, and cooling system. A little prep beats a breakdown with a boat behind you.
Build a Summer Emergency Kit for Your Car
A kit in the trunk will not prevent every problem, but it turns a stressful roadside situation into a manageable one.
Buying a Used Car? Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First
A seller will not always volunteer what is wrong, and some problems are invisible without a lift and trained eyes. Spend a little now, avoid a costly mistake later.
Tire Rotation: The Easiest Way to Make Tires Last Longer
Your tires do not all wear at the same rate. Rotating every five to seven thousand miles evens that out and buys you real mileage.
Feeling Every Bump? Your Suspension May Be Telling You Something
Worn shocks and struts do more than make the ride rough. They lengthen your stopping distance and eat your tires.