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8 Creative Ways to Protect Your Car From Thieves

My dad grew up in an era when it was popular to steal stereos from cars. One day, he walked up to his car and found quite a mess. Someone had tossed an AC unit through his back window and stolen his stereo. Not only was he out of tunes, he also had to pay for a new window.
Scott
Tue, 10/17/2017 - 01:22

What To Do With All Your Extra Car Parts

If you work on your own car, chances are you have car parts scattered everywhere. Some on the garage floor, a few in the shed, a couple in the basement, and maybe even one or two next to the bathroom or kitchen sink. Maybe it’s time to find a good place for them.
Scott
Tue, 10/17/2017 - 04:05

Volkswagen CEO Starts His Trip to the U.S. With an Apology

When mistakes are made, apologies often follow. In the wake of Volkswagen’s massive emissions scandal, the company’s chief executive is starting his visit to the U.S. with a well-deserved apology.
Scott
Wed, 10/18/2017 - 12:45

What to Do if You Win a Car

Several years ago, Oprah made a big splash on her talk show when she gave ever member in the audience a new car. As she deliriously chanted, “You get a car! You get a car! You get a car!” the giddy audience members found keys under their seats for some new version of something with four wheels.
Scott
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 11:55

The Pros and Cons of Becoming an Uber Driver

You must have thought about it. Sitting in the back seat of an emblem-adorned SUV, watching all the potential fares appear on your driver’s smartphone.
Scott
Tue, 11/07/2017 - 15:51

The Garage vs. the Carport

Like the Packers vs. the Bears, Pepsi vs. Coke, or ninjas vs. pirates, the saga of garage vs. carport has raged for eons. OK, maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but if you’re a new homeowner who needs a place to put your car, it’s important to know you’ve got options.
Scott
Tue, 11/07/2017 - 16:23

So You Left the Windows Down and it Rained – How to Dry Out a Wet Car Interior

Car interiors and water don’t mix.
Scott
Sat, 11/18/2017 - 21:37

Why Your Car Needs a Garage

It’s common sense for most car lovers — keeping your car in a garage is the best way to protect it.
Scott
Tue, 11/21/2017 - 08:22

Does Keeping Your Car in a Garage Make a Difference?

Does Keeping Your Car in a Garage Make a Difference? It’s a rarity to find a car owner that will consider hiding their beauty away in a garage. However, there are many advantages to putting your car back in the garage instead of keeping it in the driveway.
Scott
Tue, 11/21/2017 - 09:38