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How to Drive in the Snow Safely A few simple tips to help you & your car drive in the snow safely We live in an area that mostly only sees rain but every once in a while a snowpocalypse hits the area and we are left navigating not-so-fun weather conditions. As any PNW-er knows, when the snow does...Read more
A First-Time Car Buyer Guide for New or Used Vehicles Next to your mortgage...Read more
Changing your car’s oil is just one of those things that you know you have to do, even if you don’t want to do it. Like brushing your teeth or grocery shopping. There’s just no way around it, you have to change your oil if you want your car to run more than a year or two after you...Read more
With the popularity of electric vehicles, having a dedicated charging station at home is becoming a must. Read our guide to get st...
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There are some general housekeeping items that are not often talked about but are extremely important when buying a used car.
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) offer many advantages such as eliminating gas station visits and reducing emissions. Charging your EV is d...
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comes to maintenance costs. In comparison to a gas-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, the savings can be significant...
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Are you unsure about which type of gasoline to use in your vehicle? Many people are in the same boat, wondering if premium gas is ...
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Determining how much to spend on a used car depends on personal preferences and financial circumstances. To make an informed decis...
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Need short-term car insurance? While temporary car insurance doesn't exist, there are still options available. Learn about non-own...
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Electric vehicles are generally cheaper to drive & maintain than conventional cars. A few periodic checks should be done to keep y...
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Winter is here or at least just around the corner and for many drivers that also means the challenges of owning a car in the winter are also here, like icy roads, freezing temperatures, salted roads, and while we might not get a lot of it here in the Pacific Northwest; snow. Here are a few tips to make sure your car at least is ready to take on the winter months and comes out running good come spring. And, make sure you have a good understanding of how to drive safely in the snow.
The sun is setting earlier which, naturally, means that it is getting darker earlier and earlier and the commute home that used to be bathed in sunlight is now covered in black with the twinkle of car lights passing the opposite way.
You’ll want to do everything possible to make sure all of your vehicle’s lights are in excellent shape and lighting up the night sky as well as they can. If a bulb is out, fix it before the nights start getting really really long. Also, be sure to check your lights to see if they are covered by any snow during that one-to-two-week snowstorm that plagues the Portland…
With the popularity of electric vehicles, having a dedicated charging station at hom...
Read more There are some general housekeeping items that are not often talked about but are ex...
Read more Electric Vehicles (EVs) offer many advantages such as eliminating gas station visits...
Read more comes to maintenance costs. In comparison to a gas-fueled internal combustion engine...
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