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Signs Your Ignition is in Trouble

The ignition switch is the most important electronic component in your vehicle. There are a number of reasons why your ignition could be causing issues. It could also be your transponder in the key or a broken key that has been worn down. Worn out or jammed up wafers, as well as a jammed ignition can cause issues.

If your car suddenly stalls or won't start, then it could be a manufacturer defect, attempted vehicle theft, or possibly a break in the line with the battery. If your car starts but then also stalls, you could have an issue…

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Test Your Car's Battery Before Your Next Big Adventure

Testing the battery in your car is easy, you'll just need a voltmeter, wire brush, pair of gloves, and safety glasses. Turn the car lights and engine off, then you can open the hood. Put on the safety glasses and gloves, grab your wire brush, and clean the two battery terminals.

Place the red cable to the positive terminal of the car battery securely. Do the same with the black cable to the negative side of the car battery. 

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Should You Switch to Winter Wiper Blades?

When the weather gets colder, motorists are presented with a few new safety hazards that didn't exist in the spring and summer months. In addition to snow and ice creating more dangerous driving surfaces, many drivers will also notice impaired visibility due to streaks left on their windshield by the windshield wiper blades.

Making sure that your wiper blades can keep snow and debris off of your windshield is crucial to preserving your visibility. The most effective way to do this is to invest in some high-quality winter wiper blades

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