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What is the Most Fuel Efficient Minivan?

Craig Cole — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:31:42 +0000

What is the Most Fuel Efficient Minivan? Nothing screams “commitment” or “responsibility” louder than a minivan, well, maybe a saggy pair of elastic-waist mom jeans but who’s counting? Love ‘em or loathe ‘em these versatile vehicles are designed to excel at hauling, whether it’s taking a passel of kiddies to soccer practice after school or hauling a load of building material home… more

Technology Can’t Save Us From Locking Keys In Cars

AOL Autos Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Weird Car News

Nothing spoils a good day like getting locked out of your car. It’s an annoyance that costs 3.3 million Americans time and money every year.Nothing spoils a good day like getting locked out of your car. It’s an annoyance that costs 3.3 million Americans time and money every year. According Market Watch , AAA reports that keys locked in the car is the third most called-on problem, surpassed by 5 million dead car batteries and 3.8 million flat tires .

Odometer Fraud Affects Almost 200K Cars Annually

Luke Vandezande — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:02:28 +0000

Odometer Fraud Affects Almost 200K Cars Annually You might remember when Danny DeVito played Mr. Wormwood in the 1996 film adaptation of “Matilda.” There was a scene where DeVito’s character uses a power drill to reverse the odometer in a vehicle for sale at his used car dealership. According to CarFax, DeVito’s scummy sales tactics are far from fiction. In fact, the… more

Driver Finds $224,000 On Roadside

AOL Autos Staff — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:47:00 +0000

Filed under: Weird Car News

A New Orleans woman did the right thing when she found a quarter of a million dollars on the side of the road. A New Orleans woman did the right thing after she found a quarter of a million dollars on the side of the road: she turned it in. Jessica Luebke noticed a grey mail bin sitting on the side of the road while driving from her West Bank office where she works as a parole officer. Something about the bin prompted her to take a closer look.

9 Steps For a Winter Ready Car

DIaconi — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:23:39 +0000

The last thing any driver needs is to break down in cold, harsh winter weather. A vehicle check now before winter arrives is a sensible way to be car care aware and avoid the inconvenience of being stranded out in the cold and with the unexpected expense of emergency repairs, says the Car Care Council.

New Infographic: 6 Vehicle Warning Smells

RLudlow — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:22:03 +0000

The new inforgraphic from the Car Care Council outlines six car smells that could mean trouble for your vehicle. The infographic is based off a recent press release titled “Six Vehicle Warning Signs Your Nose Can Recognize” and a non-technical approach to understanding when something may be wrong with your car.

Remember, once you know what a smell may be, don’t delay in fixing it to ensure you are safe on the road!

Artist Draws Beautiful Skylines On Dusty Cars

AOL Autos Staff — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Weird Car News

A parking attendant in Baku, Azerbaijan has been creating works of art for 10 years, using nothing more than his fingers and a dirty car. A parking attendant in Baku, Azerbaijan has been creating works of art for 10 years, using nothing more than his fingers and a dirty car. While on the job as a parking attendant in the busiest part of Azerbaijan’s capital, Rafael Veyisov sketches skylines and swooping birds in the dust on cars.

9 Ways to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather

asyed — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:41:38 +0000

Winterizing your vehicle is a wise idea, says the Car Care Council. An investment of an hour or two to have your vehicle checked is all it takes to have peace of mind and help avoid the cost and hassle of a breakdown during severe weather.

“The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

Twelve Big Car Seat Mistakes Parents Make

Michael Zak — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:00:00 +0000

AAA has put together a list of the twelve biggest mistakes parents make when using a car seat. Some may seem like insignificant oversights, but even the smallest error in properly securing these safety devices can compromise their effectiveness in the event of a crash.September 15 to 21 is Child Passenger Safety week, which was put into place to raise awareness about the dangers facing children that are improperly secured in a vehicle.

Tune Up Your Car, Pump Up Your Wallet

DIaconi — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:06:11 +0000

Treat your car to a tune-up and get better gas mileage in return. According to the Car Care Council, even today’s modern vehicles need a periodic tune-up and that can save big at the pump.

“Regular tune-ups are an investment that really pays off. A well-maintained vehicle is not only more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, but performs better and is safer and more reliable,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.