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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Do You Have to Replace All 4 Tires at Once?

Find out whether or not it is OK to replace one tire or if you need to replace all four at once.

by Tim Harding

Published on August 31, 2022 9:45 pm

A road trip camper's tent and vehicle at the Mojave National Preserve in California

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3 Things to Remember so You’re Ready for Anything on Your Next Road Trip

Here are three important things to make you ready for anything that you need to remember when planning for your next road trip vacation.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Published on August 31, 2022 8:27 pm

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5 Things You Should Do if Your Car Has Been Broken Into

Here's a step-by-step process to follow after a car break-in.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Published on August 31, 2022 4:54 pm

A parked car that was involved in an accident.

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What to Do if You Hit a Parked Car

Hitting a parked car when parallel parking or at low speeds may seem innocuous, but it could lead to some hefty repercussions. Here is what to do if you hit a parked car.

by Joe Santos

Published on August 31, 2022 4:15 pm

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Automakers Actually Got Away With These 6 Useless Car Features

What useless car features are you paying for? Here are six that we could have done without in the auto world.

by Nathaniel Ehinger

Published on August 31, 2022 11:00 am

The Cadillac ELR luxury hybrid model at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan

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6 Car Models That Shouldn’t Have Left the Drawing Board

For cars littered with problems or incredibly weird stylistic issues, here's a look at six famous vehicles that should have never left the drawing board.

by Ayrton Ostley

Published on August 31, 2022 7:33 am

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4 Steps to Take if a Bee Flies in Your Car

Here's a four-step plan if a bee buzzes into your car.

by Kaanii Powell Cleaver

Published on August 31, 2022 5:17 am

Car rolling uphill in neutral on optical illusion Electric Brae gravity hill in South Ayrshire, Scotland

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View Optical Illusion Road Where Cars in Neutral Roll Uphill

Take a journey to the famous Electric Brae on the West Scotland coast. The quarter-mile stretch of road has a strange phenomenon that makes cars in neutral look like they are rolling up a hill.

by Mark Putzer

Published on August 30, 2022 9:38 pm

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Car Dealerships Now ‘Stealerships’ Since the Pandemic-Here’s How

Some car dealerships have turned into "stealerships" since the pandemic. Here's why.

by Thom Taylor

Published on August 30, 2022 4:48 pm

An orange 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek compact SUV parked on a wet pier near splashing washes from a forest lake

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5 of the Strangest Car Recalls Ever

Here's a look at five of the strangest car recalls ever in the history of vehicles and the American automotive market.

by Ayrton Ostley

Published on August 30, 2022 11:14 am

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3 Ways to Pack Smart While Traveling With Pets

Here are three tips to have a safe, enjoyable trip while traveling with pets.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Published on August 30, 2022 9:04 am

Police officer by driver, highlighting why cops touch the back of cars during traffic stops

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Do Cops Still Touch the Back of Cars During Traffic Stops?

Have you ever noticed that police officers touch the back of cars during traffic stops? There are three reasons for this common practice.

by Mark Putzer

Published on August 29, 2022 8:21 pm

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This Car Accessory Started as a Wartime Souvenir

Like fuzzy dice, dashboard hula dolls have an interesting war story behind them.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Published on August 29, 2022 7:32 pm

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5 Easy Tips For Getting Better Gas Mileage

Gas prices are still astronomical across the nation. Here are five easy ways to get the most miles per gallon from your car.

by Joe Santos

Published on August 29, 2022 5:58 pm

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Why Is Gas More Expensive In the Summer?

Gas prices are typically higher in the summer. But do you know why? Find out at MotorBiscuit.

by Michelle Moscuzza

Published on August 29, 2022 1:21 pm

The rear 3/4 view of a black 2022 LiveWire One at an Electrify America charging station

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Gas Cars Banned in California! How Soon Will Other States Follow the Lead?

The California ban of gas cars begins in just a few years. What does this ban entail? Keep reading and learn more.

by Nathaniel Ehinger

Published on August 29, 2022 10:51 am

Dairy farm with old car tires on big white plastic tarp for feed pile

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Why Do Farms Put Car Tires on Big White Tarps?

There are an endless number of uses for old car tires. This includes farms placing them on huge grass storage piles for the year-round feeding of cows.

by Mark Putzer

Published on August 29, 2022 7:31 am