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New Infographic: 6 Vehicle Warning Smells
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!
Ghosts and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky
Halloween is one of the most anticipated times of the year for young children. To help keep trick-or-treaters as safe as possible, the Car Care Council reminds motorists to drive slowly, especially through neighborhoods, to be extra careful when entering or exiting driveways or alleyways, and to be car care aware by making sure their vehicle’s brakes, lights and wipers are working properly.
Artist Draws Beautiful Skylines On Dusty Cars
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, …
Does my Car Need a Wheel Alignment?
Does my Car Need a Wheel Alignment? If your car feels shaky and the steering wheel is vibrating, it may need a wheel alignment. An alignment is an important part of vehicle maintenance that will save you money in the long run. WHAT IS A WHEEL ALIGNMEN…
9 Ways to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather
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
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…
Tune Up Your Car, Pump Up Your Wallet
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.
Good Samaritan Prevents Parking Ticket
Filed under: Driving Laws A positive message was left under Reddit user Kinderboot’s windshield wipers.There are plenty of pictures of passive-aggressive parking lot notes left under offensive driver’s windshield wipers on the Internet. A positive message is a welcome change. Santa Monica-based Reddit user Kinderboots post this picture of a note left by a stranger on his windshield. Kinderboots, who did not give his real name, had parked on the wrong side of the street on street cleaning day.
Six Vehicle Warning Signs Your Nose Can Recognize
Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be car care aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown, says the Car Care Council.
New Small Car Folds In Half To Save Parking Space
Filed under: Weird Car News A prototype car from the Korea Advance Institute of Science, called the Armadillo-T, is the latest in small car design with a space saving feature any urbanite can appreciate: The driver can fold the car in half using a smartphone app.Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Breaking News | Celebrity News | More ABC News Videos Bigger isn’t always better.
