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The basics of an overheating engine
Depending on the cause of your overheating engine, ignoring it could lead to a car fire. Image from Flickr. Running…
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Head-to-head comparisons buyers actually run before they sign: BMW 530e versus Mercedes E300e; Range Rover Sport against Porsche Cayenne; salary-sacrifice EV against salary-sacrifice EV; warranty provider against warranty provider; finance product against finance product. Each comparison names the use case (long-distance commuter, premium family car, future-classic weekend car, EV daily for a higher-rate taxpayer), weighs the real-world cost across three to five years of ownership, and ends with an explicit CDE recommendation and the condition that would flip it.
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What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?
So is that a 4WD or AWD? And are you Superman? (Photo: Flickr) Whether you’re in the market for a…
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Step-by-step instructions on how to replace side view mirrors
(Photo: Adam Jarmon Brown/Flickr/CC BY-SA) You shattered your side view mirror and now you need a replacement. First, stay off…
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Stocking stuffers for the car lovers on your Christmas list
Make car lovers happy with these Christmas stocking stuffer ideas. (Photo Credit: CC BY-ND/Catherine Bond/Cyber Law Centre) It’s that time…
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How to get cigarette smoke smell out of a car
How to get cigarette smoke smell out of a car Ever bought a used car from a smoker? Then you…
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Can a vehicle’s computer system be remotely car hacked?
Can a vehicle’s computer system be remotely car hacked? Unscrupulous car hackers have found ways to make vehicles brake and…
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Are fuel additives worth your time and money?
Are fuel additives worth your time and money? Are fuel additives magic elixirs for your car's MPG, or are they…
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The safety of a locked car door
A locked door makes your vehicle safer than an unlocked door. Image: Flickr / born1945 / CC-BY-SA Vehicles are designed…
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Suction vs. gravity | What is the best way to change your oil?
Suction vs. gravity | What is the best way to change your oil? Jun 16, 2010 by Andrea Parrish Changing…
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Vinyl dashboard repair for the modern road warrior
Imagine there are cracks in your car’s vinyl dashboard. If you think covering them with masking tape and coloring the…
