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About dontgetwrenched

Elayne Kling, was the owner of a downtown Manhattan auto repair shop for 25 years and recently in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, www.ZPAUTO.com. Elayne knows the particular ins and outs of the auto repair world and keeps up her blog because people will always need help navigating the potential pitfalls of that world. Due to the crazy NYC real estate market she has since closed down her shop and started a new business called Projects Unlimited Inc., helping other small businesses. www.projectsunlimitedinc.com

Are Women Charged More?

An article worth reading from Carla Swick at AxleAddict.com Are Women Charged More for Car Repairs? 6 Tips to Help Women at the Mechanic Updated on January 24, 2019 Carla J Swick  moreContact Author 9 in 10 women believe they are … Continue reading

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How to Improve the Security of Your Vehicle With GPS

A helpful article from Ekim at https://www.rewiresecurity.co.uk.  Vehicle industry is consistently growing, and we see more and more cars on the roads every year due to the increase in the population. Car manufacturers work on new technologies to improve the … Continue reading

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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Car Transport – a Quick Guide

I’ve been asked this question many times, here’s a cheat sheet on how to do it! Thank you David Donahue. Whenever you’re planning a long-distance move, driving your own vehicle doesn’t always make sense. You may have multiple cars or may … Continue reading

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Drive Safe.

From my personal injury lawyer friend, it’s an eye opening infographic. Life on the Road: The Cost of Distracted Driving In the United States, driver mistakes are the leading cause of road carnages. Studies posit that distractions, lack of attention … Continue reading

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Winning!

50 Best Car Blogs

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Top 10 Diesel Cars and Trucks for Resale Value

From Steve at http://www.fordiesels.com. While the price of fuel vacillates with current events, the economy of diesel engines remains a constant. Any diesel owner will tell you about the love they have for the engine. The unmistakable audio signature of … Continue reading

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Best of 2017….

Thanks to Off The Throttle!

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The pros and cons of buying a used vehicle!

This is from a reader Jess Lambert.  I believe that it’s almost ALWAYS better to buy slightly used but here’s what she says. Considering the purchase of a used vehicle may bring with it some apprehension and fear. But sometimes, … Continue reading

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And Another Award!

Top 25 Automotive Bloggers We have a large automotive category on Savant Magazine that includes detailed reviews on auto products, such as infant car seat covers, tire snow chains, car air fresheners, tire shine and more. We wanted to take a moment and recognize bloggers … Continue reading

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Question:

This question comes to me from a mens fitness magazine. Q: My car battery was stolen twice in just a few days—is there some way I can stop this from happening? (yes—it’s a scam, they steal your old battery, then … Continue reading

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