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6 Gross Car Heater Smells (and How to Fix Them!)

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The True Costs of Idling Your Car

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Why Do Car Speakers Blow Out?
Car speakers usually blow out due to an accident or carelessness, but cranking the volume to 11 isn't the only way to irreparably damage a speaker.
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Fog Lights or Lamps: Who Needs Them?
Fog lights have their uses, but does that mean you actually need them, or can they actually be dangerous in the wrong circumstances?
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Bluetooth Vs. Wi-Fi: Wireless Tech in Your Car
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are similar technologies that are used in radically different ways, but they have both earned a place in your car.
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Bluetooth Audio Vs. Aux Connections
Who wins in the battle of Bluetooth audio quality versus analog auxiliary connections? The answer may surprise you.
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Why Does My Car Zap Me?
Static electricity is the usual culprit when your car zaps you, but your ignition system can also provide a nasty shock.
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Do Car Deer Whistles Work?
Hitting a deer with a car is seriously bad news for both the car and the deer, but can deer whistles really prevent these deadly accidents?
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What to Do if Your New Car Radio Doesn't Fit
When a car radio doesn't fit, it's usually down to the difference between DIN and double DIN, but car stereo fit issues extend much further than that.
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Is shorting out a car battery to help start a fire actually safe?
Shorting out your car battery is an easy way to generate some sparks and start a fire in a survival situation, but is it actually safe to do that?
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5 Ways to Get Better Audio Quality
Most of the ways to get better car audio quality involve upgrades, but damping external noise can also help a lot.
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How to Listen to Music in a Car From a USB Flash Drive
Listening to music in a car from a USB drive is easy if your head unit is already capable of playing digital music files, but a compatible head unit isn't required.
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How to Get Wi-Fi in Your Car
Getting Wi-Fi in your car may be easier, and cheaper, than you ever thought possible. In fact, if you have a modern smartphone, you may already have it.
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Two Ways You Can Add USB To An Older Head Unit
There are a few ways you can add USB to an older car stereo, and you may or may not actually be able to achieve the exact same functionality, depending on the route you take.
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What can you do with a car radio USB port?
The main reason that car radios include USB ports is to play music, but that isn't where it ends.
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What Can Cause a Car Stereo to Only Works Sometimes?
When a car stereo only works sometimes, the head unit can be at fault, but that should be the end, not the beginning, of any diagnostic process.
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How Can a Car Not Start if the Lights Work?
When your engine won't start, but the headlights and radio seem to work just fine, you may be tempted to rule out the battery. Don't.
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