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Don’t ignore the Check Engine light

Don’t ignore the Check Engine light

When you suddenly notice that your vehicle’s Check Engine light is on, it’s usually accompanied by a sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach. This little red or orange beacon could mean a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, or something minor, like a loose gas cap or bad spark plug wires. What is [...] [...more]

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Poll Monday: Do you ‘winterize’ your car?

Poll Monday: Do you ‘winterize’ your car?

We want to hear from you. To help get the conversation started, each Monday we post a poll question to our blog, Facebook fan page and Twitter. Be sure to cast your vote. If we left your answer out, add a comment below. Halloween is officially behind us and the colder winter months are right around [...] [...more]

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Poll Monday: Where do you turn to for automotive answers?

Poll Monday: Where do you turn to for automotive answers?

We want to hear from you. To help get the conversation started, each Monday we post a poll question to our blog, Facebook fan page and Twitter. When you can tell something is out of whack with your car, where do you go first for information? [...more]

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Jump start your car care routine

Jump start your car care routine

Continuing with our Fall Car Care Month series, we discuss the importance of regular maintenance. Because of the high cost of vehicles and our dependence on them, logic says that we should make a priority out of vehicle maintenance. Read how you can jump start your car care routine. [...more]

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October is Fall Car Care Month

October is Fall Car Care Month

October is a great time to evaluate how you've been taking care of your vehicle, while planning for the upcoming winter. Fall Car Care Month, held in October, is part of the Car Care Council's "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education campaign. In the coming weeks, we'll bring you articles and posts about the importance of regular maintenance, the nine major service occasions, understanding tune-ups, as well as how to winterize your vehicle. [...more]

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A formal pledge to keep my car clean

A formal pledge to keep my car clean

I took my last car for granted. This time around, things are going to be different. In an attempt to stay motivated, I'm publicly taking an Awesome Car Care pledge. You can, too. Let's start a movement to keep our cars clean, inside and out. [...more]

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Spring Cleaning: Dump the trunk junk

Spring Cleaning: Dump the trunk junk

With the amount of time many of us spend behind the wheel, it's not surprising to find clutter built up in your car, or trash piling high on the floorboard. Read our quick and (hopefully) painless method of ridding your car of clutter. [...more]

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