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.

Check out the latest in motorized Tips, Tricks, & Trends:
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‘Get off the X’ Retired Secret Service agent shows drivers how to escape in an emergency

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A person fills up their vehicle with gas.

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7 things you can do to save money on fuel, even in a gas guzzler

Don't let your thirsty gas tank beat you this season. Make a few little changes to save your money.

by Erik Sherman

Published 13 hours ago

Mechanic fills tire with air from compressor hose with gauge on it.

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Driver asks mechanic for air to-go “just put it in a jug”

"Common sense is extinct"

by Henry Cesari

Published on July 7, 2025 6:00 pm

A split screen image of a woman talking about a car key fob copying car theft attempt.

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‘They can copy your key fob’ Woman discovers thief’s attempt to use a key reader to steal a friend’s car

They thought it was a dead battery. The truth was a whole lot worse.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 7, 2025 4:25 pm

A Florida man was killed riding a lawn mower on a busy street when he was rear-ended.

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Florida man dies after taking his riding lawn mower for a ride on a busy road

The mower man was traveling on the northbound side of U.S. 29 when a Honda sedan rear-ended him.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 7, 2025 1:46 pm

Rattlesnake moving across a white background.

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FedEx driver kills rattlesnake to protect family, leaves note “Sorry about the blood”

“I hope you didn’t have a pet rattlesnake" he joked when he texted his customers an update.

by Henry Cesari

Published on July 7, 2025 12:41 pm

A Tesla Cybertruck like this one must use 'Car Wash Mode' or it could sustain damage.

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Tesla owner forgets ‘Car Wash Mode’ on his Cybertruck, kills it immediately

What was supposed to be a quick, satisfying car wash turned into one awful headache for this Cybertruck owner.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 7, 2025 12:28 pm

A person works on a car insurance policy.

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8 things you’re doing to make your car insurance more expensive

Want to keep your rates low? You have to a do a bit more than avoid hitting things.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 6, 2025 1:44 pm

boeing 707 jet airplane landing at an airport after a long flight.

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A single cigarette once killed 124 people onboard a Boeing 707 without crashing

It was one of the most horrific events in aviation history

by Henry Cesari

Published on July 6, 2025 1:00 pm

A Jaguar F-TYPE like the one a car thief drove in an LA police chase.

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Watch this Jag driver lose the police during a chase by ghosting his own car

It's like something you would expect from an action movie or a video game.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 6, 2025 11:33 am

A motorcycle-bound police officer in Queensland, Australia.

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[Video] Police officer loses it at BMW driver, hits car with a radar gun

That's one way to use a radar speed gun.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 5, 2025 1:01 pm

A man on an electric scooter on the sidewalk

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Forget eating tide pods, people are riding electric scooters on the highway

Electric scooters can reach up to 100 mph with about 100 miles of range, but they aren't legal on the highway.

by Allison Barfield

Published on July 5, 2025 11:15 am

Floor jack and jack stand holding a car off the ground, its tire removed

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Harbor Freight recalled jack stands for collapsing

You'll want to stop using yours ASAP

by Henry Cesari

Published on July 5, 2025 11:00 am

Ford boss and one of the best-paid auto industry CEOs, Jim Farley, at the Miami GP.

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How much do automaker CEOs make?

Some auto industry bigwigs bring home tens of millions of dollars every year, but not in base pay.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 4, 2025 3:21 pm

Male driver holding a cheeseburger in one hand and the car steering wheel in the other

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9 things you should never leave in your car

Not even in your trunk, either.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on July 4, 2025 11:38 am

Foam pool noodles in a bucket, grass visible in the background

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Drivers are carrying a pool noodle and hoodie for safety

The method is not without its critics

by Henry Cesari

Published on July 4, 2025 9:00 am

Firefighter holds up a boot to a car window sitting in traffic during a coin drop.

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Do you have to stop for a coin drop?

Is hitting the brakes mandatory? Or can you just drive through?

by Henry Cesari

Published on July 4, 2025 6:00 am

Cops in a police SUV at a traffic stop in California.

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5 overlooked driving habits that make you a magnet for cops

Two of the common culprits are as simple as using the lights on your car.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 3, 2025 4:14 pm

Close view of the infotainment touchscreen on a 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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Drivers continue to complain about a feature automakers haven’t let go of just yet

The design trend could soon fade, based on tens of thousands of annoyed drivers’ opinions.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on July 3, 2025 1:16 pm

A white and blue 1990 Ford Centurion C-350 Classic Conversion parked in full left front angle view

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Before the Expedition, Ford let a Michigan company glue the backs of Broncos to F-350s

This thing could seat nine people.

by Sarah Kennedy

Published on July 3, 2025 10:58 am

A thief breaks into a car, like the 463 car thefts per 100,000 people in California last year.

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No, California does not lead the nation in stolen cars

Owners in the Golden State might want to keep an eye on their Chevy Silverados.

by Erik Sherman

Published on July 2, 2025 3:36 pm

Tips, Tricks & Trends

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