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• Replacing Tire Pressure Sensors is a Sensible Decision
• Pickup Truck Tailgates Don't Have to be a Drag
• No Need to Stop What You're Doing with Regenerative Braking
• Buyer Be Aware: Not All Car Issues Are Mechanical
• Friends' Identical Cars Set the Stage for a Perfect Experiment
• Current Market Conditions Create an Opportunity for Car Lessees
• Watch for Signs of Failing Alternator; Old-Fashioned Manuals
• Smart Cars for Absent-Minded Owners
• Seizing Car has Owner Driving Scared for Almost a Year
• What You See is What You Have When it Comes to Trim Models
• Reset May Be Needed to Erase Vendetta from Murano's Memory
• Vehicles Have Plenty of Functional and Fun Options
• Visits to Three Repair Shops Yield Three Different Options
• Check Out the Short List of Vehicles for Tall People
• Wield the Warranty for Stuff that Should Last But Doesn't
• Costs of Updates for Water-Based Paints Balance by Savings
• Unraveling the Mystery of the Cut Wire
• There's No Harm in Keeping Your Car in Eco Mode
• A Few More Options for the Reader Looking For a "Dog" Car
• Even the Smallest Add-On Can Add Up to Millions
• How to Rest Your Head Correctly to Prevent Neck Injury
• Multiple Options for Restorers with Limited Budgets
• Start With a Scan to Locate a Misfire
• Time to Resist the Subscription Bandwagon
• Search for Source of Rattling Doesn't Have to be Exhausting
• Current Oil Technology Leaves Nothing More to Add
• Diagnostic Codes Often Point to Actual Issues
• Electric Vehicles Explained
• Under Pressure for Metric Measures
• Modern Cars Charge No Fuel Penalty for Stopping and Restarting
• Don't Put a Stop to Regenerative Braking
• Smaller Crossovers are a Great Fit for Comfort and Visibility
• Dealer's Plan to Address Battery Corrosion Just Doesn't Add Up
• Tighter Doesn't Always Mean More Secure with Lug Nuts
• Technology on Newer Cars is Rightfully Enviable
• Don't Lose Sleep Worrying If Air Filters Will Disintegrate
• Windshield Cracks May Expose Bigger Issues
• Find a Good Home for your Orphaned Light Bulbs
• Better Passenger Seat Comfort May Require a Whole Ride Upgrade
• Top Up or Top Down? It's More About Exposure Than Safety
• When It Comes to Vehicles, Prepare to Pay for Hype
• Repair Shop Fails Test By Failing to Test
• Don't Let Stopped Stop-Start Feature Stop You From Living Your Life
• If You Can't Take The Heat -- Check Your Heat Shields
• Diagnosing Voltage Issue May Require a Process of Elimination
• Take a Trip to the Car Wash to Test Weatherstripping Issue
• Car Modifications Can Bring Some Unexpected Results
• Learning to Drive a Stick Shift May Require a Shift in Teachers
• 'Peanut Butter' Gumming Up Camry Could be a Sticky Situation
• Where There's Smoke, There Isn't Always a Four-Alarm BMW Repair
• When It Comes to Oil Changes, Miles Count More Than Months
• Don't Stick With a Stick to Unlock Versa Shift Interlock
• To Address Clutch Issue, Start With The Primary
• The Price is Right for Tire Pressure Sensor Battery Replacement
• The Tweel -- Terrible Name for an Interesting Concept
• Common Cause of Pressure Loss is Also The Simplest to Fix
• Lucky Break -- Hopefully -- After a Jumper Cable Mishap
• Leaking Carburetor May Be to Blame for Disappearing Gasoline
• Read the Owner's Manual Before Heading to the Auto Parts Store
• Canada Makes Moves to Stop 'Phantom Vehicles'
• No Clear Connection Between Soy-Coated Wiring and Rodents
• When Should You Replace Your Brakes? It Depends on Usage
• EV Drivers Can Be Smug But Not Carefree
• Simple Test Checks for Misfiring Spark Plug
• Ford F-250 Owner is Fed Up with Fill-Up Issues
• Vehicle Options for Aging Canine Companions
• Look Beyond Quick Fixes for Glitchy Safety Technology
• When It Comes to Air Bags, More is Not Always Merrier
• Hard-to-Steer Buick May Require More Than Strong Arms
• New Matte Finishes are Eye-Catching But a Lot of Work
• Don't Expect Real-World Results to Match Mileage on the Sticker
• Fuel Injectors on Modern Cars May be Targeted for A.D.P.s
• Cash In on Trade-In Value and Enjoy the Newest Safety Features
• Adapting Your Car's Air Circulation in the Age of COVID-19
• Safety Features Abound on the Suburu Outback
• When to Know the Right Time to Replace Your Timing Belt
• Towing With a Prius is Possible, But at Your Own Risk
• Jeep's Big Bang Issue is Exhausting All Options
• Jump Starts Can Be More Complicated with Newer Cars
• A World Without Gas Caps is Here
• Better Options Available in Aftermarket Warning Systems
• Aerosol Flat Fixers Should Be Used Only as a Last Resort
• For Phantom Car Issues, Check the 'Pending Codes'
• Electric Vehicles Will Lessen -- But Not Eliminate -- Road Noises
• Shiny Dashboards are a Common Plague of Newer Cars
• No Need to Reinvent the Wheel, or Overpay, for Cosmetic Issue
• "Always On" Taillights a Cheap, Effective Safety Enhancement
• "Pilgrim's" Car Reflects Progress in Cleaner Energy
• Retiring Teacher Wants Zero Frills for First New Car
• Cold-Start Rattle on Ford EcoBoost Engine Points to VCT Issue
• Clicking, Pinging or Zhinging Can Help Diagnose Starting Issue
• Inadequate Rebuild is More Than a Seating Issue
• A Couple of Options for Your Noisy Forester
• Dwindling Choices But Some Good News for Coupe Fans
• Look For a Gem -- But Not a GEM -- To Replace Aging Saturn
• The Internet Can Be a Useful Tool for Every Level of Mechanic
• To Idle or Not To Idle -- It All Depends
• Be Careful Not to Dismiss Knocking as 'Bad Gas'
• No Good Answers in the Case of GMC's Slipping Transmission