Automotive

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  Should a Teenager’s First Car Be a Used Electric Car?

  Automotive

  Buying a teenager their first car has been a tradition for years, with safety, cost, and reliability weighing in the decision. Lately, though, there is a new contender: the used electric car, or EV. Sold in the past mostly to environmentally friendly adults, older EVs are now hitting the used car market at prices comparable to traditional high-mileage gas-powered cars. But is one of these silent, battery-sucking cars the perfect first vehicle for a new driver?

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  What RV Passengers Should Never Attempt to Do on the Run

  Automotive

  RV travel offers an exciting mix of adventure and on-the-road comfort. But beneath the fun is a series of critical safety procedures passengers must observe while the rig is in motion. Certain habits common in established homes or cars become perilous when the road gets bumpy or the RV rocks. Having a clue about what you should never do as an RV passenger when traveling can prevent accidents and make for smooth sailing.

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  Surprising But Effective Tricks to Clean Oil Stains for Good

  Automotive

  That oil stain on your driveway might seem like an unavoidable badge of car ownership — a frustrating reminder of a leaky gasket or a careless oil change. But don’t resign yourself to that blotchy shadow just yet: there are some surprising but truly effective ways of treating oil stains that involve no rough chemicals or expensive treatments. From kitchen staples to general household equipment, some ingenuity can get your driveway’s neat, uniform look back without power washing it into oblivion.

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  The Best Bargains and Least Fuel-Guzzling Auto Choices in 2025

  Automotive

  Imagine, your alarm goes off way too early in the morning, and you start hating the commute. But what would happen to your commute to work if it were made easier, less expensive and even entertaining with the help of the right car? It is even more timely in the age of high gas prices and crowded highways when people want to find a fuel-efficient car at a reasonable price on a commuter car. This is a guide on the best picks on the road offered to the cost-conscious, value-ordering drivers who do not wish to compromise the comfort or reliability.

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  Know Hydroplaning and How to Be Safe

  Automotive

  Hydroplaning is a quick and scary event that can hit any driver when too much water on the road beats the tires, making them lose grip and control. This happens when water piles up under the tires and the road, lifting the tires off the ground and making them slip on water not the road. The result is a short but risky loss of power over steering, braking, and speeding up, often making drivers feel lost and weak.

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  How Long Do Car Wraps Last and How to Look After Them

  Automotive

  Car wraps have changed how car owners make their rides feel and look new. They give a bright choice over usual paint jobs, letting you change your car’s look with colors, styles, and designs hard or costly to get in other ways. Yet, many who like car wraps, both new and old, ask: How long does a car wrap last, and what is the best way to keep it up? The answer can shift, based on a few things, but with good know-how and care, your car wrap can keep its great look for years.