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Mechanics provided a fair warning about two American SUVs with surprisingly high maintenance costs. 
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Mechanics Warn That 2 American SUVs Will Cost More Over Time

The Independent

Over the last four years, the United States has seen a surge in vehicle thefts with more than one million cars stolen in 2023 alone – but two particular car makes and models have contributed most to that number.Driving around in a Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata or Kia Optima puts you at an increased risk of having your car stolen, according to data collected by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a not-for-profit organization focused on fighting insurance fraud and crime.Those three vehicles made up 11.8 per cent of the total number of vehicles stolen last year – in part...

The 10 car models most likely to be stolen


Police officers may arrest you if you have contents in you car that you, well, shouldn't have. 
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4 Things That Will Land You in Handcuffs if Police Officers Find Them In Your Car

Money

Keeping your home safe involves more than just installing locks and alarms. Inadequate exterior lighting or common practices like hiding spare keys in obvious places can compromise your home's safety by making it an attractive target for burglars. Simple actions – such as maintaining a well-lit exterior, using advanced locking mechanisms and securing tools – enhance your home security.

7 Signs Your Home is a Burglar's Dream Come True

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While prices have slowly recovered since the market peak of December 2022, the average transaction price (ATP) for new cars was $48,644 in June, according to Kelley Blue Book, which is well beyond...

9 Things You Must Do When Your Car Hits 150,000 Miles — and How Much It Costs

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Law & Crime

A woman told deputies a 15-year-old girl was tied up in the backyard in need of medical attention with "a hole in her leg and lesions on her arms," cops said. The girl had been there for three days.
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Dad left his 15-year-old daughter ratchet strapped to tree for 3 days because she goes to the bathroom on herself and 'cannot be trusted': Cops

The US Sun

AN 18-year-old Exeter University student tragically died on her mum’s shoulder after having a horror allergic reaction. Lily King had been on holiday to celebrate top grades in her first year of University but had began to feel ill after eating chicken and chips. Lily and her mum Aicha, 56, were coming to the end […]

Girl, 18, ‘died on her mum’s shoulder’ after horror reaction to chicken and chips on family holiday

PopCrush

We've all flashed our high beams at that often nicknamed and unlovingly called "midnight light." Even though it seems like those forever red traffic lights happen in the early morning hours or late at night, we've all sat at a red light in the middle of the day. We literally experience all lanes move through at least two to three cycles while we sit and stare at that red just taunting us.

True or False: Flashing Your Lights Will Change a Red Light to Green

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Steve B Howard

Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four


One state looks to halt a dealership's allegedly deceptive sales tactics.
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Honda dealer charged with tricking customers into paying thousands in hidden fees

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Relationships are built on love, trust, and mutual respect. While every relationship has its own uniqueness, there are certain behaviors that can destroy even the strongest relationships.

5 Things a Man Will Never Forgive a Woman, Even the One He Can't Live Without

Everyone knows that the South is notorious for scorching summers. You're tempted to lower your thermostat for a chilly home, but as a result, you're met with energy bills that are just as high (if not higher) than the temperatures outside. So, what do you do?. Before you find your...

What Temperature Should You Set Your Air Conditioner To In Summer? An HVAC Expert Explains


Automatic car washes may not be the best options. 
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3 Reasons to Stop Using Automatic Car Washes


OC spray, better known as pepper spray, could be your ticket to protecting yourself as a driver. 
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Is it illegal to keep OC Spray in your car?

FinanceBuzz

While many write off costume jewelry as cheap, chintzy, and gauche, these pieces can make you big money in the secondhand market.

8 Pieces of Vintage Costume Jewelry That Are Actually Valuable


The gun in your car could land you in trouble with the authorities. 
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Can you travel with a gun in your car?


The most reliable truck brand might not be a surprise. It's not Ford or Chevrolet, but makes serious rivals. 
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The Most Reliable Truck Brand Isn’t Ford or Chevrolet


Quite a bit could go wrong with an improperly done oil change. 
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This Mechanic Warns That Quick Oil Change Places Can Ruin Even the Best New Cars

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Car technicians reveal the big mistakes they see again and again.

We're Mechanics. Here Are 10 Things We'd Never Do With Our Own Cars.


Your car's window tint could be illegal if you don't know your state and local laws. 
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Is It Illegal To Tint Your Car Windows?

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3 car accessories you should never put in your vehicle


It’s nice to customize your ride, but some car accessories are actually dangerous.
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3 car accessories you should never put in your vehicle

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