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

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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Woman on an Off Road Trip | Veteran Car Donations
August 21, 2021

Top 10 Vehicles for Off-Road Journeys

The Best Vehicles for Your Off-Road Journeys In looking for the best off-road vehicles, enthusiasts have different wants and needs. Just because a certain off-road-ready truck works best for someone doesn’t mean that another driver will have the same sentiments about it. With so many variables available today, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some of these ...
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Know How You Can Prevent Overheating | Veteran Car Donations
August 20, 2021

4 Possible Reasons Your Car Runs Hot When the A/C Is On

Know How You Can Prevent Overheating You don’t get it. Only a few minutes after turning on your car’s air conditioner, you notice your dashboard, seats, and engine getting unusually hotter. And now, you’re left trying to figure out what could be wrong. There’s nothing more agonizing than driving on a scorching summer day and ...
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What Could Be Wrong with Your Car’s AC | Veteran Car Donations
August 18, 2021

5 Possible Reasons Your Car’s A/C Is Blowing Hot Air

What Could Be Wrong with Your Car’s A/C? Nobody wants to drive around their car sweating like a pig, especially on a hot summer day. Imagine being on a long road trip to another city and your car’s A/C suddenly starts blowing hot air, with the temperature quickly reaching 150 degrees. And you still got ...
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Man Fixing Car | Veteran Car Donations
August 17, 2021

6 Car Problems You Can Diagnose (and Fix!) Yourself

You Don’t Need a Mechanic to Do These Things You can always rely on your mechanic to identify an engine problem and fix it in no time. However, it would be much better if you know how to identify some of the most common signs of car problems and, more importantly, how you can solve ...
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Waxing Black Car | Veteran Car Donations
August 16, 2021

How to Wax Your Car Like a Pro

Not Sure How Car Waxing Works? Waxing your car is one of the best ways to make it look attractive. It’s not just about that, however. Waxing also protects your vehicle’s exterior from the effects of aging and weathering. While it may involve some elbow grease, it’s a productive way to spend a free weekend ...
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Your Teen to College with the Most Suitable Car for Them | Veteran Car Donations
August 15, 2021

10 Best Vehicles for College Students

Send off Your Teen to College with the Most Suitable Car for Them If you’re looking for an impressive send-off for your kid when they go off to college, getting them a car is a great idea. However, like most parents who worry about their offspring leaving the nest, you’re bound to consider a lot ...
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Mechanic Fixing Car | Veteran Car Donations
August 12, 2021

How to Prevent Common Car Problems on Road Trips

5 Tips to Avoid Car Troubles on the Road Road trips are fun — until you encounter disheartening car issues along the way. Imagine you’re cruising around the countryside singing along to your favorite summer mixed tape, brimming with excitement as you’re finally taking a much-deserved break … and suddenly, your car comes to a ...
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Regular Vehicle Maintenance | Veteran Car Donations
August 10, 2021

Why You Should Rotate and Balance Your Tires

6 Patterns for Rotating Vehicle Tires Tire rotation and tire balancing are among the most important aspects of vehicle maintenance. They can preserve the balanced handling of your car and maintain its traction. This is essential, particularly when driving along slippery roads. Tire rotation and tire balancing also help you prevent tire wear, thus prolonging ...
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Wiping Down the Car with Sponge | Veteran Car Donations
August 8, 2021

How to Wash Your Car Like a Pro

9 Tips and Tricks for a Cleaner Car — In and Out! They say a clean car is a happy car, and we couldn’t agree more. So, what’s one way to keep it happy? Giving it a nice and much-deserved bath! Many drivers don’t like the idea of cleaning their cars, especially since it can ...
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