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  • A beige 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham parked next to a curb.
    By Eli Shayotovich 2 days ago

    This Car Mod Was Everywhere In The '80s – Here's Why You Rarely See Them Today

    Before parking sensors and cameras, drivers used a simple car accessory to help avoid curbs. Here’s how it worked and why it became so popular.

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  • A man and woman sit holding drinks in front of an RV whose wheels have covers.
    By Quina Baterna 3 days ago

    The Cheap Car Accessory That Can Stop Your Tires From Drying Out And Cracking

    If your RV or other vehicle is standing still awhile, its tires may be susceptible to dry rot and other problems. But there's an inexpensive solution.

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  • ZF logo on a signboard
    By Azzief Khaliq 5 days ago

    5 Auto Parts And Accessory Brands Owned By ZF Transmissions

    ZF Transmissions has been in the autoparts business for more than a century, but it didn't grow to its current size without making a few acquisitions.

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  • Shot of a heavy-duty ladder affixed to the a truck rack on top of a white vehicle
    By Alan Bradley 5 days ago

    How To Stop Your Ladder Rack From Whistling On The Highway

    When cruising down the highway in a work truck, a whistling ladder rack can drive you absolutely bonkers, so here's how you can cut the annoying noise.

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  • New tire with a rack of tires in the background
    By Mark Cowley 8 days ago

    The Real Owners Behind All The Major Tire Brands

    The world of tire manufacturers is a big one. However, with so few conglomerates and so many subsidiaries, it can be confusing figuring out who owns what.

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  • Duha cargo organizer in a truck
    By Niel Stender 8 days ago

    13 Popular Truck Bed Storage Brands, Ranked Worst To Best By User Reviews

    If you're looking to add more specific storage capabilities to your pickup truck's bed, all sorts of products can help with organization, camping, and more.

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  • Close-up of a steel wire rope winch installed on a car
    By Craig Rawlins-Wilson 8 days ago

    Does Your Off-Roader Need A Winch? Here Are The Pros And Cons

    If you're off-roading a lot, you've likely wondered if you should get a winch installed. They can be useful, but there are some downsides you should know about.

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  • 2025 Ram 1500 RHO
    By Mike Shutt 8 days ago

    4 Dodge Ram Key Fob Features That Go Beyond Unlocking Doors

    The key fob on a Dodge Ram can do more than unlocking and locking the doors. Depending on the trim, here are four features that can come in handy.

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  • PPF applied to Porsche
    By Jowi Morales 8 days ago

    What Is PPF (Paint Protection Film) For Cars And Is It Worth The Cost?

    If you've been looking for a way to protect your vehicle from debris, you may have heard of PPF, but what is it exactly? Here's everything you need to know.

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  • Competition drift tires stacked together
    By Tom Clark 9 days ago

    What Are The Biggest Differences Between Grip Tires And Drift Tires?

    If you've never driven on the track before, performance grip tires and drifting tires may be unfamiliar to you, but they've got all kinds of pros and cons.

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  • A close up overcast view of a massive Mavis Discount tire store, with the store parking lot being relatively full.
    By D Figg 10 days ago

    15 Auto Service Brands That Are Owned By Mavis Tire

    Mavis Tire has acquired some of America's best-known auto service chains, from DeKalb and Jack Williams to STS, Action Gator, and Town Fair Tire.

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  • A person working on a a car engine
    By Gozie Ibekwe 11 days ago

    10 Valuable Car Parts You Should Be Looking For At Junkyards

    From engines and transmissions to rims and seats, these valuable car parts can be found at junkyards for much less than buying brand new replacements.

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  • Two people looking over tires on a rack.
    By Shane O'Neill 11 days ago

    When Is The Cheapest Time Of Year To Buy New Tires? It Depends

    Buying tires can be a very expensive endeavor, but there are thankfully ways to reduce the cost — one of which is to buy your tires at the right time of year.

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  • A closeup of an all-season tire on a car
    By Tom Clark 15 days ago

    Drawbacks Of Using All-Season Tires

    All-season tires are often thought of as do-it-all options, and that can be true, but there are lots of situations where more specialized tires will do better.

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  • A Genuine Toyota Parts box sitting on a granite countertop.
    By Marie Brown 19 days ago

    13 Toyota Parts Brands That Deliver Without The OEM Price Tag

    Toyota’s most trusted parts don’t always come in an OEM box. See which brands deliver Toyota-level reliability without the dealer markup.

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  • Floor jack lifting vehicle with missing wheel
    By Russ Good 19 days ago

    Garage Essentials: The 7 Best Floor Jacks To Lift Your Car Safely And Easily

    For gearheads, floor jacks can often go overlooked as an essential vehicular tool. Slashgear has you covered with jacks that prioritize safety and ease.

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  • Yuki Tsunoda's racing helmet showing graphics written on visor tear-offs
    By Madeline Cuccio 20 days ago

    How Many Tear-Offs Are On An F1 Helmet And Why Do Drivers Use Them?

    Formula 1 helmets rely on a surprisingly simple piece of technology to keep drivers’ vision clear — and there’s more to it than meets the eye.

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  • First Brands Group written on a white banner in a store.
    By Syeda Laiba Alam 23 days ago

    13 Major Name Brands That Are Owned By First Brands Group

    First Brands Group is one of the largest conglomerates in the world of auto parts, and even after bankruptcy, the group owns quite a few major brands.

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  • Two people unloading mountain bikes from a hitch-mounted bike rack
    By Alan Bradley 23 days ago

    This Simple Bike Rack Switch Could Have A Major Impact On MPG

    While you're going to lose some fuel efficiency no matter what type of bike rack you put on your car, some types of racks will have less of an impact.

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  • A close-up of a used transmission gearbox
    By Sead Fadilpasic 23 days ago

    What Does GL5 Mean On Gear Oil?

    Knowing what the ideal gear lubricant level is for your vehicle is vital for making sure everything remains in good working order within its machinery.

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  • Camp-let Earth being towed behind a vehicle outside
    By Olivia Richman 24 days ago

    This Tiny Travel Trailer Is Hiding An Entire 10-Person Home On The Go

    Camp-let's Earth trailer looks pretty tiny while pulled behind a pickup truck, but don't let that fool you, as there's a sizable camping setup contained within.

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  • A covered spare tire on a Jeep
    By Sarah Chaney 24 days ago

    5 Attachments To Mount To The Back Of Your Jeep Instead Of A Spare Tire

    The back-mounted spare tire is one of the most recognizable aspects of the Jeep brand, but many owners are getting rid of it to install those accessories.

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  • harbor freight storefront
    By John Davis 24 days ago

    4 Harbor Freight Finds That Will Come In Handy For A DIY Car Paint Job

    Taking on a new paint job for your car can be a rewarding experience that also saves a bit of money, but you'll need the right tools for the job.

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  • Cooper All Terrain tires on a Toyota Fortuner
    By Sagar Naresh 26 days ago

    5 Downsides Of Using All-Terrain Tires

    All-terrain tires may seem like the perfect medium point between highway tires and tires meant for off-roading, but you're definitely making some trade-offs.

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  • Small handheld chainsaw in use
    By Samantha Catalano 27 days ago

    5 Mini-Chainsaws That Could Come In Handy For Camping And Overlanding

    Carrying a mini-chainsaw with you on a camping endeavor can make it easier to set up a comfortable campsite and collect enough firewood.

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  • Gloved hand holding a fuel rail with fuel injectors above an engine
    By Russ Good 1 month ago

    4 Of The Best Fuel Injector Cleaners On The Market

    From the experience of mechanic Russ Good, these four fuel injector cleaners are some of the best money can buy.

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  • Two girls standing inside a small car, passing through the sunroof
    By Quina Baterna 1 month ago

    5 Ways To Maximize Space In Your Small Car

    Ready for the small car life? With those space-saving tricks, your micro car will feel as spacious as a sub-compact. You can't ask too much, now, can you?

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