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6/18/18

People Hate Left Lane Hogs Enough To Make This Tweet Go Viral

Over the weekend, Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Stephen Wheeles tweeted about pulling…

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General Motors Has Had Major Problems With Recalls For At Least 60 Years

Ever wonder what times were like before any government agencies oversaw auto safety? Believe it or not, things…

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Avoid Getting Screwed By The Arbitration Trap

More and more these days, consumers are being forced to sign Arbitration Agreements when they sign purchase…

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Here Are The Laws You Need To Know If You Bought A Defective Product

You bought something that is defective - a car, boat or a washing machine. If the seller and the manufacturer…

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How (And When) To Take Someone To Small Claims Court

If you ever get ripped off for a few thousand dollars, you might not be able to – or need to – hire an attorney. You…

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Why You Should Never Buy Gap Insurance From A Car Dealer

In my practice, I review automobile purchase documents all day long. And I cringe every time I see someone who has…

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History's Most Expensive Crankshaft

Ever break a crankshaft? It's not the easiest thing to do and it will cost you quite a bit to repair. But that's…

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Why You Should Try To Get Your Towed Car Back As Soon As Possible

From time to time I hear from someone whose car disappeared, only to find out it was towed away. And now, there is a…

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How To Limit Your Risk When Selling A Used Car

A lot of my advice has focused on how not to get ripped off when buying a car, but I also get asked from time to…

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Your Car Was Damaged While In The Shop. Who Pays?

You bring your car to a dealer for repair and when you pick it up it has a dent in it. The manager tells you to file…

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How To Fight Odometer Fraud

Ever bought a car with a tampered odometer? Despite the existence of Carfax, Autocheck and the like, odometer fraud…

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The Time Chrysler Tried To Steal Their Customers' Cars

Remember when Chrysler went bankrupt? During the early days of that financial catastrophe, Chrysler tried stealing a…

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The 8 MPH Car Accident That Made Your Car Safer

Donald MacPherson was driving along in his Buick at 8 MPH when something went horribly wrong with one of the wheels…

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Been Ripped Off? Breach Of Warranty Is A Better Claim Than Fraud

You see an ad online that says "1965 Mustang, original owner, amazing condition, runs great. $1,000." The price is…

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Why You Don't Want To Buy A Rebuilt Salvage Vehicle

Ever been tempted to buy a Rebuilt Salvage vehicle? Formerly wrecked but now legal to drive, the former Salvage…

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Can You Count On A Salesperson's "Expert" Advice?

You buy a truck to pull your boat trailer and specifically ask the salesperson if it will do the job. He assures you…

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Why You Should Get A Receipt Every Single Time You Get Gas

You're driving along and you notice your fuel gauge is on E. You stop at a gas station and fill 'er up – and instead…

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European Regulators Say Longer Trucks Will Beget Better Fuel Economy

Erik Jonnaert, Secretary General of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), is proud to announce…

Andrew P. Collins

6/06/14 1:34PM

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4/26/14

The Six Commandments Of Driving Are Rules We Can All Get Behind

Driving is about freedom, and that's why we all love it so much. But freedom comes with responsibilities and rules…

Patrick George

4/26/14 1:36PM

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Safety Board's Plan To Stop Semi-Trucks From Crushing People

The National Transportation Safety Board says more than half of the semi-trucks that hit pedestrians had no idea…

Andrew P. Collins

4/09/14 5:25PM

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