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

Boy Sitting on Car Seat | Veteran Car Donations
September 13, 2021

Best Vehicles for Large Families: 2021 Edition

Opt for a Safe and Comfortable Mode of Travel for Your Family Are you ready to take your family on a road trip this summer? With more families opting to drive instead of commuting or flying to various vacation destinations, getting a reliable auto for your family seems like a good investment.  Having a family ...
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Ways of Honoring Our Heroes on Patriot Day | Veteran Car Donations
September 11, 2021

5 Simple Ways of Honoring Our Heroes on Patriot Day

Remember the Fallen Victims and Heroes of 9/11 on September 11th A most tragic event shook America to its foundation on September 11th, 2001. It was on that day when nearly 3,000 people were killed following the hijacking of four airliners by members of the al-Qaeda terrorist organization. The terrorists deliberately crashed two of the ...
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Preventing Suicide this September | Veteran Car Donations
September 10, 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day: 5 Ways You Can Help Prevent It from Happening

Know the Signs and Help Stop Suicides on September 10th ­Suicide remains an alarming problem in the United States. It’s listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the 10th leading cause of death in the country. In 2019, suicide was responsible for more than 47,500 deaths. That’s about one death every ...
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Close-up Photo of a Vehicle Parts | Veteran Car Donations
September 10, 2021

6 Signs Your Car Needs Suspension Repairs

Is It Time to Get Your Suspension Fixed? Wear and tear happens to all cars over time. Despite following a regular maintenance routine, you can’t simply avoid encountering issues with your automobile. The suspension is one of the most important car parts often overlooked by car owners. Many assume that it only provides a smoother ...
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Parked Black Bmw Car Surrounded by Brown Leaves | Veteran Car Donations
September 7, 2021

8 Car Maintenance Tasks to Do in Fall

Get Your Car Ready for Winter! The fall season is the best time to do your car maintenance tasks before temperatures start to drop. Let’s face it, vehicles tend to perform poorly than usual due to extreme cold. That’s why it’s important to make time to prepare your car just before winter kicks in. With ...
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A Man Talking to a Person | Veteran Car Donations
September 5, 2021

5 Ways to Show Your Charitable Spirit on International Day of Charity

How You Can Take Part in this September 5th Celebration In 2012, the United Nations declared September 5th of each year as the International Day of Charity to honor charities all over the world.  It’s a day meant to celebrate the humanitarian work that charities do, their sacrifices, and their efforts in bringing hope to ...
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Disk brake in car service workshop | Veteran Car Donations
September 2, 2021

4 Common Symptoms of Bad Rotors

Identify Bad Rotors By Looking Out for These Symptoms No matter how often you take your car for maintenance checkups, you’re still bound to encounter issues at some point. Sad to say, no vehicle is exempted from wear and tear. Fortunately, with the warning signals that your car displays, you can avoid further damages and ...
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Best Vehicles for High School Students | Veteran Car Donations
August 27, 2021

Best Vehicles for High School Students

Let Your Teen Begin Their Driving Journey with Any of These Cars High school ushers in a lot of milestones for teenagers. Making friends, going to prom, graduating, learning to drive, and getting their first car are among them. Getting their first car is an important rite of passage from adolescence to adulthood. It signifies ...
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Common Mechanical Issues Car Owners Face | Veteran Car Donations
August 25, 2021

6 Common Car Mechanical Problems

Common Mechanical Issues Car Owners Face Don’t you just hate it when your car abruptly stops as you’re enjoying a relaxing drive? Unfortunately, you just can’t avoid mechanical defects from happening. That’s why it’s critical to take your car for regular maintenance — unless you don’t mind spending loads of cash to fix those defects. ...
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Vehicle Inside View of Tunnel | Veteran Car Donations
August 22, 2021

6 Best Vehicles for Commuting: 2021 Edition

These Cars Offer Smooth Drives, Fuel Efficiency, and Value for Money Because of changing travel preferences due to the new normal brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, more people are now opting to drive to where they need to go rather than take public transportation.  When getting to work or school or running important errands, ...
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