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Nissan’s Self Cleaning Car

Half of this Nissan has a special paint job, making it a self cleaning car. Nissan’s Prototype Self Cleaning Paint Repels Dirt Washing your own car is fun – once, maybe twice. Then it becomes a chore....

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Confessions of a Cheapskate: Learning Why Tire Tread Matters

Good tire tread is visible and tangible; put it to the finger test: Can you get your finger in the channel? If not, it may be time for new tires I have a confession to make: I have really cheap tires...

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The Dirty Truth: What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Oil

Audra Fordin, owner of Women Auto Know, checking the oil Do You Know When Your Car Needs An Oil Change? In need of an oil change: a very dirty filter Before my father let my brother behind the wheel of...

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Car Buying and Maintenance Tips From A Race Track Star

It takes a team: Part of Penelope Carr’s commitment to her passion for racing is her team, including her mechanics who maintain her car before, during and after each race. Race car driver Penelope Carr...

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New Cooper Tires: The Rubber That Keeps You Safer

The “Wear Square” on Cooper Tires. Credit: Judy Antell for SheBuysCars Cooper’s Discoverer tires, designed specifically for SUVs. When most of us shop for cars, safety is an important factor: we...

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3M Auto Boot Camp Proves You Can Make Your Old Car Look New

Our supplies ready and waiting. Credit: Nicole Wakelin Car cosmetics: easy to use and very effective. It would be wonderful if we could each buy a shiny new car the second the old one started to look...

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5 Easy Steps That’ll Make You Smart About Auto Repairs

Make sure you change your oil regularly to avoid costly car repair bills in the future Mechanic and Expert Audra Fordin Shares Her Auto Repair Secrets Most drivers neglect their automobile’s needs. Are...

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Why New Tires Are a Girl’s Best Friend

How my mom sees new tires: A great gift for me. After driving on old tires and new ones, I agree. Photo: Scotty Reiss I’m the lucky girl who turned 16 and got a new set of tires. I’m a new driver but I...

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4 Car Care Tips for Spring Weather

Spring has sprung. Photo by Terri Marshall for SheBuysCars. Yay, it’s Spring! Now, here’s what that means for your car. We all worry about running into car problems in the winter, but they can happen...

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How to Know You’re Getting a Fair Deal at the Mechanic

  Watch out for shifty Al. Photo: Creative Commons Don’t be taken for a ride. Have you ever been ripped off by a mechanic? It happens, but most auto shops have your best interest at heart. As a female...

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Feeling the Heat? So Is Your Car!

I really can’t stay… but baby, it’s hot outside I’ve got to go away… but baby, it’s hot outside Yes, I’m trying to make it sound like Christmas in July but I certainly can’t make it feel like Christmas...

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What to Know About Tires Before You Buy

Once you know, it’s easy. Most of us don’t think twice about those rings of black rubber until something goes wrong. We head to a shop that smells like tires and is full of displays about tires that do...

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Automatic Car Wash or Hand Washing: Which is Better?

Is an automatic car wash better for your car? Washing your car is one of those chores you either love or hate. Some people enjoy getting out in their driveway and giving their baby some TLC, while...

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Need New Tires? What You Should Know About Choosing the Right Tires for You

I’ve never met a driver who was excited to buy new tires. Most of my customers look so disappointed when I share the bad news. It’s hard to blame them. Tires seem like a big investment. Like it or not,...

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Synthetic or Conventional Oil: Which is Best for Your Car?

Which do you need for your next oil change? Wait. What? That question is enough to send panic shooting through your veins and make your palms sweat. How do I know? Is it a choice? Which is better?...

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The Secret To Easy Car Care – and Keeping Repair Bills Low

And It’s Super Sexy: Read Your Manual. You’re driving and hear a weird noise. “What the heck is that?” Next, you feel a shimmying sensation. “That can’t be good.” As if things weren’t bad enough, you...

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Spring Car Care: 7 Ways To Prepare for Warmer Temperatures

Spring is Too Sweet: Don’t Let a Breakdown Spoil It The ground is thawing and the birds are chirping, that means warmer temps are on the way. This is the perfect time to maintain your car – before...

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Tidy Up: 6 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car

Spring is here! Thank goodness. After a massive blizzard in New York City, I’m relieved to see it… and so is my car! Salt, snow, and slush have made a mess of things. It’s time to tidy up. Here are our...

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9 Secrets You Should Know about Buying Tires

Buying Tires Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating, We’re Here to Help One of the most important purchases as car owners is tires, as this is the vehicle’s most important safety feature. Let’s face it –...

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How to Clean Your Car Like a Pro

These car cleaning tips will get your car looking new again. Or at least new-ish. Growing up with a dad and brother who were both “motor heads,” I learned to have pride in the car I drove. I learned to...

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