Car Seat Expiration Dates: Keep Your Baby Safe

Pay Attention to Expiration Dates: A Tragic Tale Shawn Stewart Marc and his step-father were driving through Ottawa, Canada, in their grey Chevrolet on a wet and dreary day. Their car was rear-ended, but the accident was considered a minor one. Unfortunately, two-year old Shawn was killed in the accident – a result of severe head trauma. No one else was injured in the accident, which sparked an investigation. The toddler was strapped...

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Easiest Way to Learn to Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle

Hey guys! I am here today to teach you the easiest way to drive a manual transmission car. After studying this detailed guide, you will be able to start the car, get it moving, and then upshift into higher gears with ease. Don't get disappointed if you don't get it at first. It took me a while to get used to a stick shift, but it was well worth it! Why Drive Manual? So what are the benefits of driving a manual transmission? First,...

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Five Signs Your Car Battery Is Dead (or About To Die)

$99 car battery at Walmart Your vehicle’s battery is like its heart; without that battery, your vehicle wouldn't have the power to start moving or do anything else. So it's important to understand at least a little bit about your battery, and to know the most common signs of a battery that needs to be replaced. About Your Battery The typical battery, in vehicles made in 1952 and later, is a “wet-cell” battery, a plastic cube containing...

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Honda “Check Engine” Light: What Could Be the Problem?

Your “Check Engine” light comes on when your car’s onboard computer (or PCM, Powertrain Control Module) records some kind of problem. This onboard computer runs your car so that it has optimum fuel economy and low emissions. The PCM creates a code indicating what part or system malfuntioned (electrical system, oxygen sensors, and so on). Your tech (or you yourself) can get the code from the vehicle and look up its meaning (for example, here). In...

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Negotiating Price: How Much Will a Car Dealer Come Down?

Nowadays, when it comes time to buy a vehicle, we really do have a lot working in our favor, and a lot of resources at our disposal. There are multiple websites we can use to browse prices, deals, factory rebates, regional discounts—the whole gamut. When buying a vehicle, most consumers can be pretty well informed. But can they deal? Can you wheel and deal with a pro? Even armed with the Kelly Blue Book values and the Edmunds "True...

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