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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

Photo of Car on a Road in Winter | Veteran Car Donations
March 18, 2022

7 Must-Do Tips on How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter

Winter Can Be a Terrible Season for Car Owners Caught Unprepared The icy conditions of the winter season can be hard on your vehicle. If your ride isn’t ready to face the demands of winter weather, you might find yourself spending hundreds of dollars on auto repairs. Winter-proofing your car won’t just save you money; ... 7 Must-Do Tips on How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter
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Tips on How to Drive in Snow and Ice Safely | Veteran Car Donations
March 16, 2022

5 Tips on How to Drive in Snow and Ice Safely

Arrive at Your Destination in One Piece! The best thing you can do to avoid skidding on a snowy road is to not drive at all. If you value your safety, you’ll stay home when conditions are bad. However, when freezing rain starts to fall while you’re already driving, you should know how to remain ... 5 Tips on How to Drive in Snow and Ice Safely
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Enhanced Traction in Severe Winter Weather Conditions | Veteran Car Donations
March 15, 2022

4 Tips on How to Choose Snow Tires

Get Enhanced Traction in Severe Winter Weather Conditions When the rubber hits the road during this time of the year, safety and control should top everybody’s list of priorities. If you live in an area where temperatures typically dip below 45°F in winter and the roads are covered in snow, you’d need dedicated snow tires ... 4 Tips on How to Choose Snow Tires
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Do I Need Snow Tires | Veteran Car Donations
March 12, 2022

Do I Need Snow Tires?

Winter Is Here and the Tire Debate Rages Anew! The onset of winter has once again sparked the debate on whether or not vehicle owners need to shift to snow tires. While some folks don’t blink before swapping their all-season tires for a set of cold weather ones, others swear they don’t need to make ... Do I Need Snow Tires?
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Man in Black Jacket and Black Cap Standing Near Black Vehicle | Veteran Car Donations
March 9, 2022

How to Change a Car Tire

7 Steps to Replacing Your Tire Like a Pro One of the unnerving road accidents you can encounter is getting a flat tire. It can happen at any time and in the most inopportune moment. While it can be avoided by proper tire maintenance, a flat tire can also be caused by external factors such ... How to Change a Car Tire
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Clocks on the Car Dashboard | Veteran Car Donations
March 7, 2022

How to Calculate Your Car’s MPG or Gas Mileage

Easy Steps to Know If Your Auto Is Fuel-Efficient For new car owners, learning how to calculate their vehicles’ MPG(miles per gallon) or gas mileage is important. While some vehicle owners take their MPG for granted, measuring it periodically is a good practice since it lets you know how many kilometers your car can travel ... How to Calculate Your Car’s MPG or Gas Mileage
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Brain Injury Awareness Month - Top Questions Asked About TBI | Veteran Car Donations
March 3, 2022

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Top Questions Asked About TBI

Learn More About This Chronic Mental Illness Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave long-lasting effects that can often be permanent? Although experts say rehabilitation is possible, those who survive moderate or severe TBI will have to face new challenges and make the necessary adjustments to their way of life. TBI isn’t ... Brain Injury Awareness Month: Top Questions Asked About TBI
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Music Heals the Human Body and PsycheMusic Heals the Human Body and Psyche
March 1, 2022

World Music Therapy Day: 5 Major Types of Music Therapy

Music Heals the Human Body and Psyche Did you know that people have been making music for more than 40,000 years now? In 2008, a team of archeologists that excavated a cave in Germany dug up the oldest known musical instrument on the face of the earth. It was a flute carved from a vulture’s ... World Music Therapy Day: 5 Major Types of Music Therapy
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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Veteran Car Donations
February 16, 2022

What Is CBT and How Does It Work?

Everything You Need to Know About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy If you know someone who has been consulting with a psychologist, you probably heard them mention CBT at some point. CBT, which stands for cognitive behavioral therapy, is a form of therapy that helps individuals manage their problems by changing the way they think and believe. ... What Is CBT and How Does It Work?
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Overheating Car | Veteran Car Donations
February 7, 2022

5 Signs You Might Have a Blown Head Gasket

How to Tell if Your Head Gasket Is Blown: 5 Key Signs Your car’s head gasket plays one of the most important roles in keeping your engine healthy. It seals the cylinder head to the engine block, creating a barrier that keeps coolant and oil from leaking into the cylinders where combustion happens. Without this ... 5 Signs You Might Have a Blown Head Gasket
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