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Headliner Repair
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Uncover The Secrets of Headliner Repair: Transform Your Car in 5 Easy Steps!

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Nothing makes a car feel like a piece of crap faster than a bad headliner, am I right? The headliner of a car is the interior material that covers the roof of the vehicle, giving…

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The Best 6 Tips To Remove Scratches From Black Cars

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Black cars are known for their sleek and stylish appearance, but they also tend to show scratches more easily than other car colors. Whether it’s a small scratch or a major paint chip, it can…

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Hate To Burst The Bubble. EVs Still Mostly Suck

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Electric vehicles, or EVs, have been all the rage in recent years. With their sleek designs and eco-friendly appeal, it’s no wonder they’ve been making headlines. Recently Tesla slashed its prices on current inventories in…

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Do Octane Boosters Really Work? No BS, All Shall Be Revealed.

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Fuel octane boosters, also known as octane improvers, are chemical additives that increase the octane rating of gasoline.  This can lead to better performance and fuel efficiency in your car. If you’re wondering “But Do…

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7 reasons why toyota is the goat and all others kinda suck
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5 Reasons Why Toyota Is The GOAT And All Others Kinda Suck

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If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ve probably been bombarded with advertisements from various brands, each claiming to be the best. But let’s be real, there’s only one clear winner: Toyota. Now,…

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6 Incredibly Easy Ways To Make $500 With A Pickup Truck

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If you’ve got a pickup truck then you’re in luck. Whether you need some fast cash or you’re looking to start a long-term gig, making money with your pickup truck nowadays is easier than ever. …

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5+ Major Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy A Tesla

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Buying a car is a major purchase and one you don’t want to take likely, especially with how high prices are these days. Teslas are all the rage with the green energy wave of electric…

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The Ultimate Guide: Cast Vs Forged Vs Flow-Forged Wheels

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Whenever you try to shop for wheels you’ll see a couple of things. One is an endless variety of sizes, styles, designs, and colors. The other is the vast price difference. If you’re like me…

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How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself When Doing A Brake Service

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When doing a rotor and brake pad replacement on your car, one thing always prevents it from truly being a do-it-yourself job. That’s bleeding the brakes. See, most methods require two people to bleed brakes…

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91 vs 93 octane
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91 VS 93 OCTANE: Do You Really Need It? This Will Help You Decide!

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Ever stare at the row of numbers at the gas station and wonder what this all means? Why do some gas stations go all the way up 93 while others stop at 91? The difference…

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6 Things You Must Know Before Buying A Nissan With A CVT

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Most Japanese brands are looked to as the pinnacle of reliability. While Toyota remains king (rightfully so in my opinion) and Honda in a close second, Nissan isn’t clearly in third place. Throughout the 90’s…

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Is Your Car Blowing Ice With The AC? Here’s Why

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When it’s a million degrees out and your AC isn’t working right, it’s about as aggravating as getting kicked in the head. The heat makes you feel so sticky and uncomfortable you can’t even think…

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Can Frequent Oil Changes Remove Engine Sludge?

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Motor oil can develop into sludge faster than you may think. Sludge is a dark and thick mixture of oil and dirt that is formed by oxidation and contamination of the engine oil. It can…

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Easy Driving Techniques To Drastically Reduce Brake Wear

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Your brakes are highly essential when it comes to ensuring you and your passengers’ safety. It functions by initiating force and friction to the wheels to stop the car from moving. Because brakes are important…

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If Your Coolant Smells Like Exhaust, Do this Now!

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If you smell exhaust fumes from your coolant then there’s a high degree of probability that you’ve blown a head gasket. You should shut off your engine immediately to avoid further damage. On the flip…

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Are Brake Pads And Rotors Universally Interchangeable?

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Brake rotors and pads are not universal to all cars but can be interchangeable between certain vehicles. The sizing of the pads and rotors, hub bore/pattern, and wheel size are just a few factors that…

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Trouble With A Replacement Tie-Rod? Here’s How To Tell

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Tie-rods are an important part of cars’ steering. Modern cars are designed with rack and pinion steering systems that incorporate tie rods. These tie-rods are responsible for connecting the steering gear to the wheel through…

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Are You Actually Allowed To Drive Without Shoes?

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Believe it or not, driving without shoes is actually legal in all 50 states in the US and no sanctions can be issued to someone caught driving barefoot unless an accident happens. The federal law…

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How To Tell If Your Gas Cap Is Faulty, And Fix It Easily

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A faulty gas cap is a major annoyance that can plague your car if you don’t take care of it. It’s hard to tell exactly what causes a gas cap to fail but there are…

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Is DC Fast Charging ACTUALLY Bad For Your Electric Car?

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Direct Current (DC) fast charging, or level 3 charging as it’s known in the Ev world, is the fastest way to charge your electric vehicle currently. This type of charging can be harmful to your…

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