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The Unlikely Origins of the Smart Car
Erik Bjornstad: Jan 21 2016
What do a 1980s fashion icon and a Smart car have to do with each other? Turns out, more than you think.
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Erik Bjornstad: Jan 21 2016
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Distracted Driving Can Be Really Expensive
Erik Bjornstad: Dec 4 2015
Who would have thought that the biggest problem with drivers in the early 21st century would be distracted driving? There are laws against it, but...
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The best time to buy auto tires and other parts you need
Erik Bjornstad: Dec 1 2015
It’s great to know how to fix your own car. You can save big bucks vs. going to the mechanic’s shop and you know the quality of the work being done....
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Why does my front end shake while braking?
Erik Bjornstad: Nov 17 2015
A not-uncommon question that mechanics are asked concerns “why does my front end shake while braking”?
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Car Safety Scandals of Automotive Giant Proportions
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 13 2015
Public trust in the automotive industry has been taking some giant hits recently, although the fact that gas prices are at their lowest marks in...
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How to increase your winter gas mileage
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 6 2015
Winter gas mileage tends to be lower than what you typically get in the summer, leaving many drivers scratching their heads. Some may theorize it’s...
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Tesla Breaks The Consumer Reports Rating System
Erik Bjornstad: Sep 10 2015
Consumer Reports releases its annual new car ratings report in October. But on August 27th, Consumer Reports issued a press release to talk about how...
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Run-flat tires: benefits and drawbacks
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 21 2015
Imagine if you could have a tire that never got flat. Or a tire where you could run over nails and the tire stays inflated long enough for you to...
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Best Selling Cars of All Time Ford, Toyota or VW?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 12 2015
Time for some bits of fun trivia. Ever since the introduction of the Benz Patent Motorwagon in 1886 (widely regarded as the first automobile –...
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Low Engine Power and Poor Performance - James on Engines #4
The Common Problem: Low Engine Power & Poor Performance Checking the computer for diagnostic codes If you suspect that there’s an internal problem...