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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Though the steering wheel yoke is most commonly associated with Tesla, its increasing inclusion in other well-known brands' vehicles suggests its rise in popularity.

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Are Used Cars Covered Under Lemon Laws?

Everyone and their mother has heard of lemon laws. Most of the time, shoppers know lemon laws for the protection they can offer to new cars. But, if you are shopping for a used car, is your purchase protected by lemon laws, or are you on your own? Well, it depends. There are a few …

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10 RV Tips to Remember Before Hitting the Road

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Published on May 22, 2022 3:42 pm

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Why Does a Car Horn’s Pitch Change as It Drives Past?

Whether you are alerting a crossing pedestrian of your presence or angry at a driver that just cut you off, the car horn is a handy tool for motorists. While we all know how to use a car horn, most of us don't know how it works or why the pitch changes.

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