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Drew Blankenship

Drew Blankenship is a veteran automotive writer and content strategist with over 20 years of hands-on experience as a Porsche technician, delivering expert insights into vehicle maintenance, dealership practices, market trends, and the intersection of cars with personal finance.
His bylines appear in CleverDude.com and SavingAdvice.com, as well as other leading outlets such as HotCars, Youcanic, and Vehicle History.

Car safety features

Automotive

8 Car Safety Features That Don’t Actually Work

April 18, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Car safety features are often sold as lifesaving innovations that make driving easier, safer, and smarter. But what happens when those features don’t actually work the way drivers expect? While technology has improved modern vehicles, some "safety" … [Read more...] about 8 Car Safety Features That Don’t Actually Work

emotional manipulation

relationship

10 Reasons Your Partner’s “Nice” Behavior Might Be Emotional Manipulation

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Not all manipulation looks cruel or aggressive—sometimes, it wears a charming smile and offers to make dinner. That’s the tricky part about emotional manipulation: it doesn’t always feel wrong at first. In fact, it can come disguised as love, … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Your Partner’s “Nice” Behavior Might Be Emotional Manipulation

engine additives

Automotive

The Truth About Engine Additives: Scam or Secret Weapon?

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Walk into any auto store and you’ll see shelves lined with shiny bottles promising to clean your engine, boost your gas mileage, or extend your car’s life. They’re called engine additives, and they claim to do everything short of making your car fly. … [Read more...] about The Truth About Engine Additives: Scam or Secret Weapon?

car buying tricks

Automotive

Why Car Dealerships Don’t Want You to Know These 5 Buying Tricks

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Walking into a car dealership might feel like stepping into a friendly, helpful environment—but make no mistake, you’re walking into a well-oiled sales machine. Every smile, every coffee offer, and every “limited-time deal” is part of a carefully … [Read more...] about Why Car Dealerships Don’t Want You to Know These 5 Buying Tricks

men asking for help

Men's Topics

6 Ways Society Punishes Men for Asking for Help

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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We tell men to “speak up,” “get help,” and “open up”—but when they do, the reaction isn’t always supportive. In fact, men asking for help are often met with ridicule, dismissal, or subtle forms of rejection. Society praises stoicism and self-reliance … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Society Punishes Men for Asking for Help

relationship red flags

relationship

Couples Who Share Everything Might Be Hiding These Red Flags

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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In the age of #CoupleGoals, sharing everything with your partner might seem like the ultimate sign of love. Matching passwords, joint social media, and synced calendars look romantic on the surface. But behind the scenes, total transparency can … [Read more...] about Couples Who Share Everything Might Be Hiding These Red Flags

couples counseling

relationship

7 Reasons Couples Counseling Made Everything Worse

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Couples counseling is often a last-ditch effort to save a relationship. However, some people have found that seeking counsel with their partner has actually made everything worse. There is no doubt that therapy can be healing for some, but it doesn't … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Couples Counseling Made Everything Worse

overpriced home repairs

Home

6 Home Repairs That Are Way Overpriced

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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One of the main reasons my wife and I haven't bought a home yet is the cost of maintenance. Right now, if something goes wrong, we will just call the management company, and someone will show up in a truck to fix whatever's wrong. As a homeowner, you … [Read more...] about 6 Home Repairs That Are Way Overpriced

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