by Lori Straus Although the moose test sounds like something developed in Canada, the term was actually coined by a German journalist in a Swedish auto safety magazine in the 1990s. In this blog post, we’ll explain what the moose test is and what it does and doesn’t mean. The Moose Test : A Definition
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Is It Safe to Drive Your Vehicle with a Check Engine Light On?
By Lori Straus Whenever the check engine light has come on in our family vehicle, I’ve certainly panicked. If something’s wrong with the engine, that’s bad! Will the car explode? Likely not. In this blog post, I’ll explain a few checks that can help you decide if it’s still safe to drive your vehicle with
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How to Check If Your Vehicle Has a Recall
By Lori Straus Whether you’re about to purchase a used vehicle or you already own one, unless the manufacturer has your name and contact information, you won’t find out directly if your vehicle is under recall. Follow these steps to check if your vehicle has a recall. Afterwards, we’ll let you know how to get
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The Dangers of Antifreeze Leaking from Your Vehicle
by Lori Straus Vehicles need antifreeze: it’s mixed into winter windshield washer fluid and is used as a coolant so the engine and other parts don’t overheat and malfunction. However, antifreeze is highly toxic to animals, plants, the environment overall, and also humans. And it can leak from your engine and kill your pets. Here’s
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When Should You Consider an Extended Warranty?
By Lori Straus Whether we like them or not, extended warranties are part of the shopping process these days. Whereas it makes no sense to buy one for your desktop computer, you might buy one for the laptop you carry with you everywhere. And like computers, getting an extended warranty on your vehicle makes sense
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