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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

Automotive

Get Your Car Ready for Winter

The leaves are falling and temperatures are cooling off. Another change of season is upon us. Not only is it a good time to check your furnace and seal up the cracks around windows and doors, but to make sure your car is ready for winter as well.

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Gas Prices Rise, Your Insurance Rate Can Decrease

Gas prices continue to rise and many economists say there's no end in sight. You need your vehicle, so when you can't save at the pump, you need to save on other auto-related expenses.

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Car Maintenance Tips for Summer Driving Conditions

With the weather warm and the sun shining, the open road is begging for travelers to get out and enjoy summer. Now is the perfect time for you to get your tires and vehicle ready for long road trips.

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How Do You Ride? What Everyone Needs to Know about SUV Safety

America is sport utility vehicle crazy. SUVs now account for one in four vehicles on U.S. roads, and their rising popularity is accompanied by alarming increases in rollover incidences and related fatalities. And, male drivers between the ages of 17 and 27 are almost two and a half times more likely to die in an SUV accident than the national average.

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Don't Let Winter Wear On Your Truck's Carpet

The winter months can be some of the worst for your vehicle. Salt, sand, melted snow and temperature fluctuations can wreak havoc on your car, truck or SUV - both inside and out.

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Don't Let a DUI Cost You Your Future

Driving intoxicated is not only dangerous, but getting caught can come with a hefty price tag. Here are some tips to help you avoid a costly mistake.

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Protect Yourself from Buying a Flood-Damaged Vehicle

People who live thousands of miles from the areas hit by hurricanes this summer may think they have little to be concerned about. But those in the market for a used car should take steps to protect themselves from purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle.

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Become Storage Savvy, Get More Out of Your Garage

It’s no surprise that the home garage often serves as the clutter catch-all, the place where no one wants to go for fear of becoming consumed by the chaos. It can be littered with old toys, boxes of outgrown clothes, barely-used lawn tools and holiday decorations -- in brief, there’s barely room for what it was designed to house -- a car. However, the garage is quickly losing its reputation as a drop-off space and instead becoming a well-organized, functional part of the American home.

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A Handy Guide for Do-It-Yourself Movers

As many as 17 million household moves take place each year in the U.S. If you are among the do-it-yourselfers, Penske Truck Rental offers step-by-step guidance at www.GoPenske.com.

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Know What to Do If You're in an Auto Accident

No one wants to think about being in an auto accident. But even the safest drivers can be involved in an accident, and the fact is that if it happens to you, knowing what to do and being prepared will help you deal with an accident.

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