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The History Of The Electric Car
As with the history of any one invention, it’s not easy to illuminate a straight line from the initial inventor to the current invention....
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Apr 2, 2024


Tips For Staying Sane During Your Long Commute
The work commute sucks up a tremendous amount of time and energy and is a leading cause of stress. In the article, Commuting Takes its...
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Mar 26, 2024


Trailer Towing The Safe Way
Towing a trailer might look easy from the outside, but it requires a practiced skill set - including spatial awareness. For example, did...
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Mar 19, 2024


The Difference Between AWD And 4WD
There is a difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD), even though people mistakenly use the words...
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Mar 5, 2024


The Differences Between Diesel And Gas Engines
Most people drive engines fueled by gasoline, but diesel engines are also an option. Here in the United States, most diesel engine owners...
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Mar 5, 2024


Preventing Car Break-Ins
The S.F. Chronicle has posted multiple articles about the Bay Area’s car theft crisis in the past week. The numbers of both car break-ins...
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Feb 27, 2024


The Dangers Of Distracted Driving & How To Avoid Them
The statistics from the NHTSA are sobering when it comes to the number of accidents and fatalities caused by distracted driving. However,...
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Feb 20, 2024


Top Northern California Road Trip Destinations
As this post goes to press, we’re experiencing one of the wettest winters on record. But all that rain means our top northern California...
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Feb 13, 2024


Why The Future Of Cars Is Electric
The future of cars is definitely electric, and there are multiple reasons why. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle (or a used one),...
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Feb 6, 2024


The Safety Features You Need On Your Next Vehicle
Some of the car safety features we take for granted weren’t added or made mandatory until relatively recently in automobile history. For...
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Jan 30, 2024


The Benefits Of Tinted Windows On Cars
Tinted windows on cars have been around since the 1940s and 50s. However, window tinting really made it into the automobile style and...
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Jan 23, 2024


Winter Driving Tips
The Bay Area may not get the snow and ice that our nearby mountain ranges do, but it’s still important to observe winter driving tips....
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Jan 16, 2024


Teen Driver Facts
Teen driver facts prove that teenagers are the highest-risk driving group on the roads. Reasons for those statistics include teen...
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Jan 9, 2024


What Is Defensive Driving?
Bay Area drivers are not known for their defensive driving habits, which is one of the reasons why we have more accidents per capita than...
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Jan 2, 2024


Used Car Vs New Car: Which Is Right For You
It’s true that new cars are less likely to break down, have mechanical issues, or otherwise let you down for the first year or so....
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Dec 26, 2023


What Type Of Gas Should I Use In My Car?
The typical gas station pump offers three to four different fuel options, making it confusing. Which type of gas should you use in your...
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Dec 19, 2023


Why Your Steering Wheel May Be Pulling
It’s scary when your car begins pulling in one direction or the other. In most cases, you can safely arrive at your destination and...
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Nov 5, 2022


What Are The Three Types Of Motor Oil?
Routine engine oil changes are essential to keep vehicles running clean and smooth. However, a trip to your local oil changing station...
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Oct 29, 2022


7 Ways To Save Money On Gas
Tow truck companies and Bay Area roadside assistance professionals are busier than ever, bringing gas to those who’ve run out on our...
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Oct 22, 2022


What To Do If The Check Engine Light Comes On
When the “Check Engine” lights up on your dashboard, there's no need to panic. First, however, you should verify a few key things to...
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Oct 15, 2022
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