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How to Drive Safely in Winter Conditions

By eHow Cars Editor

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Winter driving can be tough on cars and their owners. Yet motorists can survive the hardiest circumstances by taking the steps listed below... more »

How to Drive Safely on the Beltway

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Auto accidents are a major cause of death and injury in the United States and around the globe. Car accidents occur more frequently in high-traffic areas, such as the beltways around major cities. What can you do to protect yourself from being ... more »

How to Drive to the Leaning Tower of Pisa From Florence

By eHow Cars Editor

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Pisa, Italy, is a small Tuscan town made famous because of a bell tower that leans. The bell tower at the Cathedral of Pisa (Duomo) has become a popular tourist destination. You may not want to spend a lot of time in Pisa, but it makes for a ... more »

How to Drive With a Hysterical Passenger

By eHow Cars Editor

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People get hysterical in cars for many different reasons. Among them are health problems, child issues and fears about the driver's ability. Distractions are the key factor in most accidents, and having to drive with a hysterical passenger can ... more »

How to Enjoy GAS SAVINGS

By myehow

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Millions of families will travel the roads during the warm weather this summer. whether they are in a car, on business or on vacation many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact of their auto has on the ... more »

How to Escape From a Car in the Water

By eHow Cars Editor

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In the unlikely event that your car ends up in the water, it's important for you to stay calm and act fast... more »

How to Escape from a car while under water

By welch

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How to save yourself from drowning from a vehicle underwater.. more »

How to Execute a Turn Without Turn Signals

By eHow Cars Editor

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In a motor vehicle or on a bicycle, road safety is important. If your turn signals are broken or you don't have any, there are ways to execute your turn without the signals working... more »

How to extend the life of your car windshield wiper blades

By Soozin

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Keeping the car windshield wipers clean will extend the life of the blades... more »

How to Figure Your Car's Gas Mileage

By Julie Mayfield

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Gas prices are on the rise and there seems to be no end in sight. Many people are considering changing their driving habits or investing in a car with better gas mileage to help ease the pain. As a starting point for those kinds of measures, it ... more »

How to File a Complaint Against a Collision Repair Shop

By eHow Cars Editor

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Even if you followed all the required steps, you may not be satisfied with the final outcome of your collision repair. If you think you have a legitimate reason to be concerned, you can file a complaint against the shop that made the repairs and ... more »

How to Finance A Car

By B Walton

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BEST RATES - FROM AN INDUSTRY INSIDER It's not rocket science, but if you don't ask you will not receive. I worked at a dealership for nearly a year and know the inside scoop. Don't get ripped off the next time you go to buy a car... more »

How to Finance a New Car

By Shaweety

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How not to be taken advantage of in the finance office when buying a new car... more »

How to Find a Car Video System with Headrest Monitors

By eHow Cars Editor

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Any car owner would be proud to have a great audio and video system. Watching a movie or a TV show while on the road is fun and entertaining. It keeps everyone occupied and leaves the driver to his or her task. To find a car video system with ... more »

How to Find a Dog Friendly Car

By kkoloian

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A growing trend in car marketing is to appeal to smaller, niche groups. An often over-looked, key audience is dog lovers. Car companies like Volvo have taken advantage of this and have cornered the market with a number dog safety options. ... more »

How to Find a Fuel Efficient Car

By John O'Mahony

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As gas prices continue to rise, and concerns about damage to the environment from greenhouses gases drive ever-more-real speculation about the inevitability of an early Armageddon, drivers are looking for more fuel-efficient cars. Here’s how to ... more »

How to Find a Great Honda Motorbike

By eHow Cars Editor

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So you want to find a great Honda motorbike? With a few steps, you'll be hitting the road, go on long leisurely trips or those gnarly trails in style. This article will help you through the process of choosing your Honda motorcycle... more »

How to Find a Home Study Traffic School

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you ever received a speeding ticket, you probably attended traffic school to keep points off your driving record and avoid higher insurance rates. Traffic school is often a four-hour ordeal experienced in close proximity to about 40 other ... more »

How to Find a Parking Space in a City

By eHow Cars Editor

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Patience and fighting the herd mentality are what it takes... more »

How to Find a Tire Leak

By eHow Cars Editor

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A flat tire can come out of nowhere and ruin your day. Luckily, it is easy to diagnose what caused the flat and temporarily fix the problem. You only need a minimum of mechanical ability and some dish soap to find the leak in the tire... more »

How to Find a Traffic School

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you've been ordered to attend a traffic school, finding the right traffic school for you can be a tedious task. However, there are many avenues that can help you find one that best matches your needs. In less than a couple hours, you should be ... more »

How to Find an Engine's Top Dead Center

By eHow Cars Editor

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It is necessary to find the top dead center of a car engine if the distributor has to be removed for some reason. All cars come from the factory with a timing mark on the crankshaft pulley, but sometimes the mark gets broken off. Here's how to ... more »

How to Find an Online Traffic School

By eHow Cars Editor

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Finding an online traffic school couldn’t be easier. As long as you have basic knowledge of the Internet, you can locate an online traffic school and get started in the enrollment process. No longer do you need to go to a physical school to take ... more »

How to Find Parts for a Vintage Mercedes-Benz

By eHow Cars Editor

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Owning a vintage Mercedes-Benz automobile is a joy but also has its challenges. Keeping your classic auto in top condition means finding replacement parts on a regular basis. Your spare parts needs could run the gamut from air hoses to wheels and ... more »

How to Find the Best Deals on Tires

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Are you looking for a great deal on tires? Where do you start? How do you know you're getting the best overall deal? If you are wondering about any of these questions, don't worry; there is hope. You can easily follow the steps provided to help ... more »