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Safe driving isn’t perfect; even the most careful drivers sometimes get their cars scratched for reasons beyond their control. It can be both frustrating and annoying to see your vehicle showcasing a ...

A punctured tire used to mean lost time, a tow, or an expensive visit to the tire shop. For everyday drivers, that frust ...

Spare tires are going the way of oldies radio. A standard feature as recently as 2015, the temporary spare beneath the Prius’ cargo floor disappeared in half the trim levels when Toyota redesigned the ...

Having a chip or crack in your windshield can be annoying, but a bigger concern is that it could spread to become larger, potentially running through your field of vision or even threatening the ...

Drivers are often willing to overlook a chip in their windshield, thinking they are harmless. But vehicles experience all kinds of vibrations and flex while going down the road, which transmit all ...

Many new cars no longer include a spare tire — automakers are cutting them to save weight and boost fuel economy, leaving ...