Automotive Items That Recycling Centers Process: Lesser Known Collections That Could Make Your Life Easier

Posted on 22 February 2016

Everyone knows that recycling centers can and do process the metal taken from wrecked cars and trucks, but did you know recycling centers manage other automotive items? Some of the things that these recycling centers process may surprise you. Once you know that these items are recyclable and that a center can process them for you, it may be easier for you to dispose of these things. Used Oil Used oil often has to be taken to the city dump where the dump disposes of it for a fee. [Read More]

Considering The Options When Your Car Is Not Working Properly

Posted on 18 January 2016

Even if you are able to do some of the work on your car yourself, there is going to come a time when you need to go to an auto mechanic to have it repaired. The question is, who do you take it to? You have the option of going to the car dealership, a franchised repair shop, or the local mechanic to have the work done. Deciding which way to go is often the problem. [Read More]

Are You A New Teen Driver? Things You Shouldn't Do While You Wait For The Tow Truck

Posted on 28 December 2015

If you are a teenager who has just earned their driver's license, you may be thrilled to be out in the family car on your own. You may not be anticipating problems, but there is always a possibility that something may go wrong with your vehicle and you will need a tow truck. If that happens, here are some things you should not do as you await the tow truck. [Read More]

3 Common Vehicle Repairs You Have To Make After Hitting A Deer

Posted on 11 December 2015

Regardless of whether you live in the middle of the city or out in the country, deer can be anywhere. While you hope they never cross the road in front of you, it can happen when you least expect it. They can come flying out of the woods quicker than you can dodge out of the way. If you recently hit a deer, you know what damage they can do to your vehicle. [Read More]

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Shop Smart for Your New Car

When I bought my first car, I let the salesperson at the used car dealership talk me into a car because it was clean and good-looking, and it had most of the features that I wanted. It drove great on the test drive. But it started giving me problems almost as soon as I signed the contract. I didn’t have it checked out by a mechanic or check the vehicle history report – I didn’t even know that I could. I spend a lot of money just keeping that old lemon running while trying to save for a better car, and I was determined not to let the same thing happen again. I made it a point to learn everything I could about shopping for, and evaluating, a used car. I started this blog to share my knowledge with others, because no one should get stuck with a lemon!

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