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Budget-Friendly Ways To Improve Your Car

After driving the same vehicle for many years, you may no longer enjoy it. But budget-friendly changes can prevent having to buy a new vehicle. As an alternative, you can upgrade your current vehicle in many ways to freshen it up. Here are seven budget-friendly ideas with various costs that can help your vehicle’s longevity and help you like driving it more. Paint Your Car While a new wrap can be great for a car, sometimes it won’t provide the appearance you’re seeking A good paint job can instantly give your car that “facelift” it needs. But sometimes you need to take another step further after the paint job so, a clear bra would is a great option. Not only

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Outfitting A Jeep Wrangler For Off-Road Adventure

A Jeep Wrangler purchased off the lot looks rugged enough to get through even the most difficult terrain. But it’s designed more for negotiating suburban roads, byways and highways. For instance, stock tires on Jeep vehicles are billed as all-terrain but relying on them in thick mud, backwoods or mountain conditions would likely be problematic. If mobile phone service is available, a towing service will likely be needed. Being stranded can be dangerous, particularly in harsh weather. If some serious off-roading Jeep adventuring is on the horizon, purchase some essential after-market accessories. Despite its awesome 4-wheel (high and low) capabilities and high ground clearance, the stock Jeep isn’t equipped for the deep woods. When planning your off-road adventure, consider renting

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Winter driving tips for new drivers

Becoming a new driver when winter is approaching can be a challenge, particularly if you have primarily learned to drive in the summer when the weather and road conditions are better. If you’re a new (or experienced driver) and have just purchased a new car, here are tips for winter driving to keep you safe on the road. Take Winter Driving Slowly When you’re driving on the roads during the winter the most important thing to consider is the slippery surface. It is hard to see black ice patches of ice on the road at this time of year and you want to avoid causing an accident your first time out there. Be sure to drive slowly in situations when

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Scepter can help when leaves clean-up relies on fuel

SPONSORED CONTENT Falling leaves and dying shrubbery signal the change of seasons. For homeowners that means it’s time to get your property ready for winter. Before the weather turns really cold, prime your tools and small equipment for handling fall clean up tasks around the home. Having plenty of fuel on hand is a key element to powering through yard work and chores. No one wants to get halfway through a project to discover they’re out of fuel. Worse is the idea of spilling valuable fuel when refilling chain saws, leaf blowers and other small equipment. Scepter can help. Controlled Fuel Flow “With some containers, it can be messy and bulky to refill fuel tanks,” says Daniel Marshall, vice president

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PRESS RELEASE: 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder continues as an exceptional way for families to turn up the adventure, around town or off-road. It has a unique combination of rugged design, powerful performance and seven-passenger comfort and utility. Adding to Pathfinder’s long list of standard and available innovative features and advanced technologies is the special Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition, available on SV and SL grades, in 2WD and 4WD configurations. The special value option package offers unique exterior and interior treatments that emphasize the rugged Nissan Pathfinder heritage. Two additional Rock Creek equipment packages and a choice of seven available exterior colors allow buyers to customize their Pathfinder to their precise tastes. The Rock Creek Edition name was chosen to connect the vehicle

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Rare Dodge Dakota ragtop at auction

Mini pickup trucks were the rage during the 1970s, 1980s and into the early 1990s. But as sport utility vehicles became increasingly popular, interest in popular mini-trucks from Chevrolet, Datsun, Ford, Mazda and Toyota waned. To be different, Chrysler introduced the Dodge Dakota Convertible pickup truck in 1989. It featured a fixed roll bar and a simple manual top. About 2,500 units of the odd trucks sold in the debut year, only 909 were made in 1990 and eight in 1991. Dodge Dakota convertible at Mecum With all options available included, the Dodge Dakota convertible in 1990 costs about $18,000 new. The current equivalent is about $35,625. Only a few of the convertibles remain in good shape. One example will

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Is Ford soon announcing a new pickup truck for 20K?

It may be called the Courier or the Ranchero. It currently has the codename 758. For now, it’s wait and see as Ford is likely to officially announce a new, small pickup truck with a base cost of less than $20,000. The unnamed vehicle, according to various industry publications, will debut in late 2021 with perhaps a return to the new of two former iconic vehicles. Ford has used the Courier nameplate on several cars and trucks, dating to the early 1950s and ending less than a decade ago in Brazil. Ranchero was the name of the coupe utility vehicle made by Ford from 1957 to 1979. The new truck, which has been discussed for several years, will continue Ford’s

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Genesis upends Lexus as most dependable carmaker, says J.D. Power

The banner across the top of the entrance to the Los Angeles Convention Center couldn’t have been any bigger. It proclaimed the 2019 Genesis G70 as a prominent automotive publication’s Car of the Year. The occasion was the Los Angeles Auto Show last November and the banner remained hoisted for about two weeks. It was another award for the upstart manufacturer, the former luxury trim from Hyundai but now on its own. And now comes another award: J.D. Power has named the Genesis, the industry’s most dependable in the renowned analysts’ detailed Dependability Study. The study is a comprehensive overview of owners’ repair history of their three-year-old models. Now in its 31st year, the study quizzes original owners of 2017

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Best used car buying tips for the every person

Taking your potential new used car to a reputable auto repair shop is the best thing you can do. Have it thoroughly inspected by a professional before you buy it. I’ve found paying for an hour of time is generally sufficient to identify everything wrong with the vehicle. If taking the vehicle to a mechanic is not an option, here are some tips to help keep you from buying a lemon. Buy an ODB Scanner/Reader You don’t need to spend a lot, as they’ll all do what you need here. A Bluetooth OBD reader and the TORQ app for your phone seem to be a pretty popular/good choice. You can expect to spend anywhere from $35 to $100 on a

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Roberts Paint Care helping owners for nearly 60 years

Roberts Paint Care has thrived for nearly 60 years as a family-owned business that provides quality merchandise, vast experience and impeccable service. Its constant goal is to assist its customers in acquiring the information and products needed to restore the original looks of their vehicles. Established in 1961, Roberts Paint Care, based in Quebec, Canada, quickly became a leader in the automotive refinishing industry focusing on auto body shops and car dealerships. But as the company expanded, it adapted to the ever-changing industry and increasing demands. In 1990, the company again expanded as further needs arrived in manufacturing, construction and maintenance industries. And a decade ago, additional expansion brought the company into the consumer retail realm. In the retail arena,

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How to Get Rid of Your Junk Car in Los Angeles

Buying a new car feels great, but getting rid of your old junk car can be a pain—especially if you want to sell it. Because of their size, cars are a hassle to keep around or dispose. Luckily, you can do something about it with a junk car removal service. Here’s what you need to know. When to Use Junk Car Removal Junk car removal isn’t always the best option if you want to get top value out of your car. If you have a nice car with a clean title that still runs well, you can always sell your car in Los Angeles for some extra cash. However, vehicles that don’t run or aren’t worth enough to spend time

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New car technology improves safety, increases distractions

As infotainment systems become more complex and carmakers use further technology to improve automotive safety, driver distractions can also increase. In fact, information and entertainment systems in many new cars can distract drivers for more than 40 seconds, according to a new study by the American Automobile Association (AAA), Foundation For Safety. The AAA reports removing your eyes from the road for only two seconds doubles the risk of an accident. Conducted for AAA by researchers from the University of Utah, the survey included voice-based and touchscreen features and studied the visual and cognitive demands required to operate infotainment systems. Thirty new 2017 vehicles were included in the study. Participants were tasked with using interactive technologies to make a phone

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Blinker expands into California, Florida, offers new protection

Blinker, the only peer-to-peer e-commerce platform that provides an end-to-end solution for buying, selling or financing cars, has announced two new components its business. Headquartered in Denver, Colo., Blinker is expanding its proprietary e-commerce and loan origination platform from Texas and Colorado to California and Florida. The company’s growth will allow millions of customers to buy, sell and finance vehicles easier, quicker and safer. Thirty percent of vehicle sales in the United States every year are between individuals. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Blinker allows customers get guidance and tools to complete the entire purchase process themselves. The simple process allows instant vehicle valuation to real-time auto loan approval to e-signing documents to secure funds transfer. It’s all for

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Head-up display devices helps drivers, quality varies

The list of cool automotive features is expansive — head-up display, vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity, self-parking, backup cameras and energy-converting brakes. Much of the technology in the newer vehicles is designed around data sensing and processing. Drivers get a complete view of the road and their surroundings as well as safer and less-distracted driving. Head-up display (HUD) is among increasingly popular technology options. Drivers get a new perspective on the road, and it could change how we interface with our cars and our surroundings while we drive. Instead of a traditional dashboard, HUD enables more intelligent displays by featuring the information a driver needs at the right time and place. This could be speed, navigation, warnings and backup camera displays or collision

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The joys of driving in comfort, improved health

Drivers who don’t like to drive rarely understand the mindset of drivers who like to drive. If you’re in the latter category, negotiating a winding country road, a haul through a mountainous state or barrelling across a desert are welcomed joys. But even for passionate drivers, the joys of driving can be further appreciated in comfort and perhaps even with improved health.     Professional drivers wear specially designed shoes for comfort and to improve response sensitivity while shifting, accelerating and braking. So why shouldn’t the rest of us? Several recreation and casual wear shoe manufacturers have increased their lineups of lightweight, comfortable shoes. Superfeet shoes weren’t designed specifically for driving. But they’re fancied by drivers who appreciate minimalist, versatile

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