Service in Cars

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GuideDean ShawOct 9, 20267 min

Seven car upsells to turn down before you sign

The finance office and the service lane run on extras you didn't ask for. Here's what each one promises, what to do instead, and the rare case it pays.

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Cars on video

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Doug DeMuroOct 10

The New 3 Series Is Here!

Doug DeMuroOct 9

The New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Is HOT

Doug DeMuroOct 9

Doug Reacts to the Jaguar Type 01! Saleen Returning? New Porsche Supercar?! THIS CAR POD! EP132

Scotty KilmerOct 8

How to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors in Your Car (COMPLETE Guide)

1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics KnowMay 21

Most Common Brake Installation Mistakes!

Car and DriverMay 1

How to Replace Your Car's Brake Pads

The F-SeriesSep 6

1987-1993 OBS F-Series: Front Brake Pad Replacement

Scotty KilmerDec 30

How to Check Used Car Before Buying - DIY Inspection

DEBOSS GARAGEJun 28

12 Things To Check Before Buying A Used Car

ChrisFixMay 7

How to Test Drive and Buy a Used Car

Budget MechanicMay 8

How to Inspect a Used Car For Red Flags and Not Get Scammed

Chevy DudeNov 24

INSPECT Like a PRO! The BEST Way to Check a Used Car

Royalty Auto ServiceDec 25

Everyone Should ALWAYS Do This Before Buying A Used Vehicle!

The Car Care NutDec 7

Don't Make These Mistakes When Buying a Used Car!

CarEdgeSep 21

DO NOT Do This When You Test Drive a Car | Former Dealer Explains

Car WizardAug 7

4 things you MUST check before you buy any used car! CAR WIZARD shows how not to be scammed!

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TikTok@billythecarkid

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The volunteer job nobody wants is the one that helps

Reliability beats enthusiasm, the background check takes longer than you think, and the group service day is mostly for the group.

GuideBRO SeniorsMarcus ValeSep 23, 20266 min

Volunteer the skill, not just the free time

Nobody at the food bank is going to ask what you did for thirty-five years. You have to show up with the answer already written down.

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GuideYoung MenSam OrtizSep 23, 20267 min

Getting hired as a cop is mostly paperwork and patience

The badge is at the end of a year of forms, phone calls to your old boss, a run clock and a polygraph. Start now and you'll be ready when the list opens.

GermProof.com — An invisible germ barrier on your skin for hours

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Startups5 min read

The family cleaning business runs on roles, not goodwill

Cleaning is one of the few businesses a family can start this month for under a thousand dollars. It's also one of the easiest to quit by March.

Poll

Where does your phone charge overnight?

GuideBusinessRay OkonkwoSep 23, 20265 min

A complaint call is the best sales call you'll get all week

The customer who tells you what went wrong is handing you a second chance most businesses never get. Most operators waste it in the first ninety seconds.

GuideRetirementMarcus ValeSep 23, 20266 min

What Volunteering In Retirement Actually Costs And Pays

Mileage rules, stipend programs, liability cover and the one question to ask a volunteer coordinator before you sign anything.

Coconut.com — Tell us when. We find where the sun is.

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GuideStartupsRay OkonkwoSep 23, 20265 min

Buy the tool before you hire the person

A second set of hands costs a lot more than the paycheck. Run the payback math on the machine first, and be honest about what it can't do.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideCivicsMarcus ValeSep 23, 20266 min

How to Get Your Congressman to Actually Write Back

Most messages to Capitol Hill get tallied, not read. A few get worked. The difference is which door you knock on and what you put in your first sentence.