Can You Use Dish Soap to Wash a Car? By Trevor Spedden 06/22/2023 8:00am Yes. Nonabrasive dish soaps are safe to use when washing a car. Soap maker Dawn even recommends using its dishwashing soap to remove grease and grime from exterior car surfaces. Although dishwashing soap is acceptable under certain circumstances, it should never […]
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Will Rubbing Alcohol Damage Car Paint? By Trevor Spedden 06/22/2023 8:00am No. Rubbing alcohol will not damage a car’s paint when used sparingly and in moderation. Diluting rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol to 20% concentration with distilled water is an excellent way to ensure the paint is oil-free before applying a car wax, paint sealant, or ceramic
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Can You Use Vinegar on Car Paint? By Trevor Spedden 06/22/2023 8:00am Yes. White vinegar effectively and safely removes water spots and mineral deposits. The vinegar sold at grocery and wholesale stores has a 5% concentration in the bottle. When diluting it 50/50 with distilled water, it is even safer for your car’s paint. Always
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How To Beat Car Depreciation By Chris Hardesty 09/11/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Beating Car Depreciation New vehicle prices give some car shoppers sticker shock, especially when they realize that the value of their new ride significantly drops the moment it’s driven off the dealer’s lot. A vehicle’s loss in value over time is unavoidable. However, savvy buyers can
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Average Miles Driven Per Year: Why It Is Important(USA) By Chris Hardesty 05/15/2023 12:01pm Quick Facts About Average Mileage Per Year Average annual miles indicate the number of miles drivers typically travel during the year. You can casually use this number to determine whether a vehicle gets used less than or more than usual. But
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Flood-Damaged Cars: How to Spot and Avoid Them By Renee Valdes 07/14/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About Flood-Damaged Cars When extreme weather hits, like in Vermont recently, the destruction often includes cars damaged by floodwaters. For car owners, this can spell the end of the line for their damaged vehicle. However, this could start a secondhand
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Does Car Insurance Cover Damage to Tires? By Jennifer Brozic 08/04/2021 4:00pm Having adequate insurance coverage can help protect you if you’re in an accident or another covered event damages your vehicle. Car insurance may even help pay for tire damage in certain situations. But what your policy covers depends on how the tires were damaged and
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Does Insurance Cover a Broken Axle? By Jennifer Brozic 08/02/2021 12:00pm When you need to determine what your auto insurance policy will and won’t cover, it’s all in the details. Car insurance will help pay for a wide range of repairs, including a broken axle. But whether it will depends on how the axle broke
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Can Insurance Pay for Car Repairs: The Basics and More By Jennifer Brozic 07/07/2021 12:05pm Auto insurance can help protect your finances by paying for car repairs. But it doesn’t cover everything. Get to know the types of repairs that car insurance covers and learn what kind of policy add-ons you may need to get repairs
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How Do Add-ons Enhance Car Insurance? By Jennifer Brozic 08/13/2021 12:00pm Add-ons can help enhance your car insurance policy by providing extra protection that basic coverage doesn’t provide. A standard auto insurance policy includes up to five main types of coverage that can help pay for vehicle damage, injuries, lost wages, and funeral costs after an accident
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