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These Are 5 Cold-Weather Habits That Kill Your Car Battery

Automotive

5 Cold-Weather Habits That Kill Your Car Battery

February 16, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Your car battery does not care how busy you are, how late you run, or how important your morning meeting looks on the calendar. When temperatures drop, that battery turns ruthless. It demands more power to crank your engine while offering less of its … [Read more...] about 5 Cold-Weather Habits That Kill Your Car Battery

These Are 8 Cold-Weather Driving Habits That Destroy Your Suspension

Automotive

8 Cold-Weather Driving Habits That Destroy Your Suspension

February 14, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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As many drivers know, a frozen road tests every single part of a vehicle’s suspension system. Cold weather turns pavement into a battlefield of ice, salt, potholes, and rigid surfaces that punish metal, rubber, and joints every mile. Suspension … [Read more...] about 8 Cold-Weather Driving Habits That Destroy Your Suspension

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Automotive

Mechanics Warn: These Winter Driving Habits Can Destroy Your Engine in One Week

February 2, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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The way you drive your car matters more than you think. As a former mechanic, I can tell you that most people who have worked in a shop can tell several things about you when we get behind the wheel. The number one thing we can decipher is this: how … [Read more...] about Mechanics Warn: These Winter Driving Habits Can Destroy Your Engine in One Week

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

Cars

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 9 Everyday Car Habits That Make Odors Impossible to Get Rid Of

Automotive

9 Everyday Car Habits That Make Odors Impossible to Get Rid Of

January 9, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Your car should smell like freedom, fresh air, and maybe a hint of adventure—not like a mystery that makes passengers crack windows in panic. Yet somehow, everyday routines quietly turn vehicles into rolling odor traps. Scents settle in, cling to … [Read more...] about 9 Everyday Car Habits That Make Odors Impossible to Get Rid Of

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Automotive

These Everyday Driving Habits Are Quietly Destroying Cars Before Dash Warnings

January 8, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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When I worked as a mechanic, I saw a lot of customers who assumed everything with their car was fine if there weren't any lights on the dashboard. That's not always the case. In fact, a lot of the time, your warning lights on your dash won't signal … [Read more...] about These Everyday Driving Habits Are Quietly Destroying Cars Before Dash Warnings

Here Are 6 Driving Behaviors That Damage Both Car And Body

Automotive

6 Driving Behaviors That Damage Both Car And Body

January 8, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Your car keys jingle, the engine hums, and suddenly you’re off—merging, braking, accelerating, and reacting. Driving feels automatic, almost effortless, but hidden inside those everyday habits are tiny decisions that quietly punish both your … [Read more...] about 6 Driving Behaviors That Damage Both Car And Body

car maintenance

Automotive

5 Surefire Ways to Destroy Your Car

December 25, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Listen to me. As a former mechanic, I can tell you that cars are built to last. But you have to treat them the right way to get the most out of them. Unfortunately, a lot of people wind up unknowingly sabotaging their vehicles with their bad habits. … [Read more...] about 5 Surefire Ways to Destroy Your Car

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