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The peak summer driving season is underway. That often means clogged roads and traffic jams, and road rage is a driving danger, along with drunk driving and distracted driving such as texting while driving. This year could be worse than normal, since so many of us are itching to get on the road again after
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The AAA expects this to be the busiest Thanksgiving Holiday travel week since 2005, with more than 2.5 million people driving, flying, taking the train, or even a cruise ship. With more than one million of us flying to grandma’s house, or to escape a family reunion, travelers who take to the sky should allow
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It’s a spring thing. April showers bring May flowers. And potholes. Damage to your vehicle from banging into a road crater can cost you repair bills from an average $300 to more than $1,000. These tips from Michelin will help you ride safe and save yourself from the frustration and cost of pothole repairs, or
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Synthetic or regular? Save money or get better performance? Save money or save the planet? Making an informed choice about oil changes just got easier, thanks to new research by AAA on the quality of engine oil. AAA found that synthetic oil outperformed conventional oil by an average of nearly 50 percent. That translates to
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The holiday driving getting underway means clogged roads and traffic jams, and road rage is a driving danger, along with drunk driving and distracted driving including texting while driving. These tips will help you avoid aggressive drivers, or become one yourself. All of us have gotten frustrated while driving at some point in our lives,
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With peak summer getaway season about to begin, it’s time to get your car ready, with summer car care tips that can help prevent breakdowns or accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and flat tires, and being locked out of vehicles. Simply, summer heat takes
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