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The $10,000 Mistake: 8 "harmless" Driving Habits That Are Destroying Your Engine

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The $10,000 Mistake: 8 “Harmless” Driving Habits That Are Destroying Your Engine

January 25, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Your car doesn’t usually scream when something’s wrong. It whispers. It sighs. It quietly keeps score while you go about your day, coffee in hand, playlist queued up, convinced you’re treating it just fine. The trouble is that many drivers aren’t … [Read more...] about The $10,000 Mistake: 8 “Harmless” Driving Habits That Are Destroying Your Engine

Here Are 6 Car Mods That Reduce Reliability Instantly

Cars

6 Car Mods That Reduce Reliability Instantly

January 17, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The engine fires up, the exhaust growls, and everything feels just a bit more exciting than stock. Mods have a way of making drivers feel connected to their cars, like co-conspirators in a quest for speed, style, or sound. But excitement can come at … [Read more...] about 6 Car Mods That Reduce Reliability Instantly

Here Are 9 Mileage Milestones That Demand Inspection

Automotive

9 Mileage Milestones That Demand Inspection

January 13, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Engines hum, tires spin, and miles stack up faster than most drivers realize. One day, the odometer flips another neat little number, and suddenly your car is quietly asking for attention. These mileage moments aren’t random; they’re checkpoints … [Read more...] about 9 Mileage Milestones That Demand Inspection

Here Are 9 Signs a Mechanic Is Upselling Unnecessary Work

Automotive

9 Signs a Mechanic Is Upselling Unnecessary Work

January 11, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Your car pulls into the shop with a harmless rattle, and suddenly the repair estimate looks like a mortgage payment. The service desk hums with confidence, jargon flies through the air, and you’re left wondering if your vehicle is about to … [Read more...] about 9 Signs a Mechanic Is Upselling Unnecessary Work

Here Are 10 Auto Parts That Aren’t Optional No Matter What You’ve Heard

Automotive

10 Auto Parts That Aren’t Optional No Matter What You’ve Heard

December 23, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Your car might look like a sleek machine, gliding effortlessly down the road, but beneath that shiny exterior lies a symphony of parts working together. Skip one of them, and you might not just ruin your ride—you could be flirting with disaster. From … [Read more...] about 10 Auto Parts That Aren’t Optional No Matter What You’ve Heard

7 Carburetor Rebuild Mistakes That Ruin Weekend Projects

Car Repairs

7 Carburetor Rebuild Mistakes That Ruin Weekend Projects

December 20, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Weekend warriors, grease-stained and armed with wrenches, love the thrill of tearing into a carburetor. The hum of engines, the smell of fuel, and that sweet anticipation of a roaring engine make weekends magical. But one wrong twist, one overlooked … [Read more...] about 7 Carburetor Rebuild Mistakes That Ruin Weekend Projects

Here Are 9 Clues Your Vehicle’s Tech Is Working Against You

Cars

9 Clues Your Vehicle’s Tech Is Working Against You

December 19, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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The hum of your engine, the glow of your dashboard, the reassuring beep when you click your seatbelt—it all feels like your car is on your side. But what if the very tech designed to make your drive safer, smoother, and smarter is secretly plotting … [Read more...] about 9 Clues Your Vehicle’s Tech Is Working Against You

Snow Puts Pressure On Old Car Parts — And Old Habits

Cars

Snow Puts Pressure On Old Car Parts — And Old Habits

December 16, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Winter isn’t just a season; it’s a stress test for every vehicle that dares to face icy roads, frozen mornings, and snowdrifts that seem to appear overnight. Cold temperatures make metal contract, rubber stiffen, and batteries question their life … [Read more...] about Snow Puts Pressure On Old Car Parts — And Old Habits

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