Tips, Tricks & Trends

Tips, Tricks & Trends
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Tips, Tricks & Trends
Follow what’s happening in all things motorized: you’ll find tips, tricks, and trends on anything engine-equipped here.

We’ll help you find out how to properly store gasoline, what to do when your Tesla’s door handle is covered in ice, and fill you in on fun motorized gadgets.

Entertaining news, consumer support, and maintenance insights on everything motorized

Wondering how to maximize fuel economy or why you might not need an oil change every 3,000 miles? From how to clean car seats or winterize your lawn mower to guides on car safety features, we’re talking about purchasing, maintaining, and accessorizing here.

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Toyota dealer worker exposes 2nd car key debacle, deletes video after

Wondering where that second car key is? The dealership might have a maddening answer for you.

by Erik Sherman

Published on June 21, 2025 9:11 am

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Ford’s promise: ‘We don’t sell your data.’ Ford’s privacy policy: ‘We collect everything.'

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Used Jeep Wrangler prices are plummeting

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Families plead with ex-cop who killed 2 people in DUI crash and fled his trial, ‘Be a man’

The families have been waiting three years for justice and the ex-cop responsible is nowhere to be found.

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Published on June 20, 2025 9:31 am

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Australia gets cool Ford and Toyota cars we’ll apparently never see

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Published on June 20, 2025 9:17 am

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20 Quick Fixes To Help Your Car Burn Less Fuel

Fuel costs add up fast, but small tweaks to your driving routine and vehicle maintenance can make a big difference. If you’re commuting a lot, then optimizing fuel efficiency keeps more money in your pocket. Follow these easy-to-implement strategies to cut fuel consumption and drive smarter. Your wallet will thank you! Keep Tires Properly Inflated …

by Harry Murray

Published on June 19, 2025 11:00 am

A red Ford Bronco Sport like the one that drove through wet concrete in Detroit.

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[Video] Absent-minded driver plows her Ford Bronco Sport through wet concrete, ruining a work site

There are plenty of places where you're not allowed to park. A patch of wet concrete might be the best example.

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Published on June 18, 2025 5:22 pm

Bright yellow low fuel warning light below empty gas tank gauge.

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1 city actually outlawed running out of gas

It's not an urban legend, but a very real ordinance

by Henry Cesari

Published on June 18, 2025 4:00 pm

Female driver texts on her cellphone while waiting for the red light to change.

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Every state that tickets drivers checking their phone at a red light

In most of the USA, the "no touch" law applies even at a complete stop

by Henry Cesari

Published on June 18, 2025 2:14 pm

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Semi-truck driver shows us how long it really takes to hard brake at 70 mph [Video]

“They don’t stop on a dime…they stop on a football field.”

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on June 18, 2025 1:43 pm

Message on car instrument cluster reading "Oil change due"

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I’m a former service advisor who wrote thousands of repair estimates. Here’s why the 10,000-mile oil change is a terrible idea

Skipping an oil service now can mean thousands in repairs later.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on June 18, 2025 8:53 am

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Facebook seller recognizes ‘smoking car’ scammers, but not before they take a Jeep Wrangler for $10k less than asking

Now she can’t get in touch with the buyer, and the Jeep is long gone.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on June 17, 2025 1:42 pm

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The refreshed 2026 Nissan Leaf drops with 303 miles of range

The Leaf is Nissan's first vehicles with an electronically dimming panoramic roof and 3D taillights.

by Allison Barfield

Published on June 17, 2025 9:45 am

A police officer arresting a man with drugs

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Truck driver busted in Las Vegas after searching how to smuggle drugs

He browsed several websites about smuggling drugs across the border before picking up 200 lbs of meth.

by Allison Barfield

Published on June 17, 2025 8:35 am

Police gives driver a ticket for breaking the "no touch" cellphone law

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Police in 28 states are pulling drivers over for breaking the “no touch” rule

Pennsylvania's the most recent to adopt the law

by Henry Cesari

Published on June 16, 2025 8:30 pm

The view of a drunk driver, like a Florida man who recently rolled his sedan and ran.

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Florida man flips his Nissan Versa, calls 911, escapes ambulance, and gets arrested for a DUI

This guy stacked bad decision after bad decision, starting with drunk driving and ending with an arrest and a wrecked Nissan.

by Erik Sherman

Published on June 16, 2025 4:16 pm

A white car driving on a two-lane road in low left side view

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15 bad driving habits wearing out your car faster

I'm a former service advisor who wrote thousands of repair estimates. Many were the result of bad driving habits.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on June 16, 2025 1:33 pm

Police cruiser's red and blue lights during a nighttime chase after a dealership car theft.

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Thieves smash one car through a Missouri dealership, to steal a different car

The result chase crossed multiple counties, and states

by Henry Cesari

Published on June 16, 2025 11:00 am

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Leaving receipts in your car is a dumb idea

Even partially masked credit card numbers give thieves exactly what they need to target your identity.

by Allison Barfield

Published on June 16, 2025 9:55 am

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What your car’s resale value looks like after 3, 5, and 10 years

When you buy a new car, knowing how much it’ll be worth years down the road is just as important as enjoying those first few drives.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on June 16, 2025 9:10 am

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