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Happily Ever After… with Your Car
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Feb 3rd, 2021 1:00am
It’s February, and Valentine’s Day is approaching! You know what that means: lots of talk of romance and sweethearts, boxes of chocolate, bunches of flowers, and too many mylar balloons. On a day when office cubicles are punctuated with floating red hearts and aromatic bouquets, we know that the picture of Valentine’s Day is going to look different across the AskPatty Nation. Many workers are still ...
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CarMD Releases 10th Annual State Ranking of Car Repair Costs
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jul 27th, 2020 8:00am
IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CarMD.com Corporation today released its 10th annual state ranking of check engine light-related car repair costs, which finds in 2019 Vermont had the lowest average repair cost ($342.14) while California drivers incurred the highest average repair cost ($414.24). Rounding out the five most affordable states for car repair over the past year were Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa. After ...
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At Home During COVID 19: Keep Maintaining Your Vehicle Even If It Sits Idle
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jul 15th, 2020 12:00am
With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the country that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues.
“Just as it is recommended that people stay active during this time of social distancing, your car should ...
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Your Car's Top 5 New Years Resolutions
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 14th, 2020 3:00am
We're nearly two weeks into 2020, how are those New Years Resolutions going? Hopefully the diet hasn't completely fallen apart yet, but here at AskPatty we always think about vehicle fitness in addition to physical health. As we head into the new year, don't forget to take great care of your car as well as yourself - here are our top 5 new years resolutions for your vehicle.
1. Don't Put Off Regular ...
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April is National Car Care Month! Tips from AskPatty.com
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 6th, 2018 5:00am
April is the Car Care Council's National Car Care Month! Every year in April (and again in October) CarCare.org and AskPatty.com remind all of our readers of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Car care month inspection lanes can be found at nearly any auto service facility, and are a part of the auto aftermarket's ongoing public awareness efforfts. Every year during National Car Care month, volunteers ...
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How to fix leaky vehicles without breaking the bank
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Mar 13th, 2018 8:00am
Drivers expect to experience a few bumps in the road as their vehicles age. While certain issues, such as worn shocks or engine troubles, are best left to the professionals, drivers can address many other issues that commonly affect aging vehicles on their own.
Fluid leaks are one of the more routine problems that plague older vehicles. While leaks are not necessarily a sign of doom and gloom, they tend to distress vehicle owners and ...
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Make a Resolution You'll Actually Keep in 2017 - and Don't Forget Your Car!
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jan 2nd, 2017 8:00am
If you're like almost half of all adults, you have a New Year's resolution - however, once the ball drops and the fireworks are all shot, our commitment to our resolutions seems to waver a little. A week into the new year, just 77 percent of us are still holding to our promises, and after six months, that number drops to just 40 percent, according to University of Pennsylvania research.
This new year, we invite you to ...
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It's National Informed Women Month and National Car Care Month
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 15th, 2010 1:41am"After a long hard winter like we've just had, several car care considerations can protect the performance and longevity of your vehicle, beginning with motor oil - your vehicle's life blood, says Jody DeVere, automotive expert and CEO of www.AskPatty.com.High-quality motor oils are designed to fulfill higher-spec demands that apply to millions of cars. Pennzoil and Quaker State, for example, invest heavily in comprehensive ...
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Lori Johnson, AskPatty Expert Woman featured in Forbes!
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Mar 11th, 2009 12:33amHow To Make Your Old Car Seem New Read the complete article by Hannah Elliott at Forbes Magazine. Trying to eke out a couple more years from your vehicle? Here are 10 ways to avoid having to buy a new one. Lori Johnson drives the same vehicle she bought 21 years ago--a black 1988 Toyota pickup. Her friends can't believe its pristine condition, she says. And in this economy, they are more than a little jealous that she finished ...
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Aggressive Vehicle Maintenance Essential For Maximum Efficiency, Fuel Economy
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jun 5th, 2008 6:45pmSuddenly, fuel costs are soaring, and motorists are increasingly challenged to keep their vehicles in top running order to maximize fuel economy -- and keep it that way. The key to this is proper vehicle maintenance to ensure that every mile is driven at maximum vehicle efficiency. Good driving habits and keeping your vehicle properly maintained can help maximize gas mileage from almost any vehicle - and save you ...
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