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  • How to Use a VIN Number to Perform an Accident Check

    How to Use a VIN Number to Perform an Accident Check

    A car’s VIN (vehicle identification number) is essentially a code that lists a bunch of relevant information about a particular car. This includes the type of vehicle itself, as well as when and where it was manufactured. You can also use the VIN to find your car’s service history or to see if it has…

  • I Can’t Find My VIN Number, 6 Places To Look

    I Can’t Find My VIN Number, 6 Places To Look

    Your car’s VIN (vehicle identification number) is an important tool for keeping track of your car’s history. Each car gets assigned its own VIN, which is essentially that car’s fingerprint. The VIN can tell you where and when your car was built, its service history, and whether or not that car has ever been in…

  • How To Check Your Engine Size With A VIN Number

    You can determine your engine size provided you know your vehicle’s VIN number. It is a 17 character code consisting of both letters and numbers and can typically be found in the driver’s door jamb or affixed to a plate in the windshield (also on the driver’s side). Your insurance card will also list your…

  • Is It Safe to Give Out Your VIN Number? 5 Things You Should Know

    Is It Safe to Give Out Your VIN Number? 5 Things You Should Know

    Yes, it is safe to give out your car’s VIN number under limited circumstances. If you’re selling your car to a private individual or a dealership, you can safely give out the VIN number. However, it’s not something you’ll want to put in an online or print ad. With most vehicles, anyone can see your…

  • Do Winter Tires Use More Gas? And 2 Reasons Why This May Be The Case

    Do Winter Tires Use More Gas? And 2 Reasons Why This May Be The Case

    Do winter tires use more gas? In my experience, ‘YES’, winter tires affect the gas consumption of your vehicle. However, this needs to be qualified. One of my vehicles had non-studded winter tires; the other had oversized studded tires. While both used more gas in the winter. One used far more than the other, read…

  • Are Winter Tires Good in Rain? YES! Find Out Why

    With winter approaching, it’s time to start thinking about swapping out the summer tires for the winter tires. But every once in a while we get that errant rainstorm and you may be nervous about putting your winter tires on too soon. So, you may be wondering are winter tires good in the rain? In…

  • 3 Reasons Why Car Tires Go Flat When Not Used?

    3 Reasons Why Car Tires Go Flat When Not Used?

    If you are here reading this article then you most likely have parked your car for a period of time, come back and find that your tire or tires are flat. Now you are wondering, ‘Why did this happen? Those tires were in good shape.’ Well, I am glad you are here. We are going…

  • Do Jumper Cables Go Bad? What You Should Know!

    Do Jumper Cables Go Bad? What You Should Know!

    ‘It depends on your definition of “bad.” Obviously, it’s not ideal if they’ve corroded and you’re stuck with a messed-up connection. But cables don’t necessarily go bad; they can become less effective as time goes on, but only if the cables deteriorate enough to require replacement. So cables can become less effective with time, but…

  • How Does EZ Battery Reconditioning Work? A Real User Review

    How Does EZ Battery Reconditioning Work? A Real User Review

    Quick Overview of the EZ Battery Reconditioning Program The EZ Battery reconditioning program is exactly what it sounds like.  It is an E-Book that teaches you how to recondition a variety of different types of batteries. Including; Lead-Acid Batteries (Car Batteries) Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) & Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries (Also used in cars & trucks)…