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CarShield will help keep you informed on the latest tips, and insights, on vehicle protection and auto maintenance.

Recent Education Center Articles

Car Breakdown? What to do and how to prepare

Car Breakdown? What to do and how to prepare Few events can create the same cocktail of emotions as a car breakdown, an occurrence that is equal parts frustrating, embarrassing, distressing, and ...
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Myth or Fact? Your Non-Mechanic Guide to 10 Common Car Maintenance Tips

Going to the auto service shop can feel like entering a foreign country after a 20-hour flight with minimal language tips (or, at best, a bulky phrase book) to prepare you for your arrival. An auto ...
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Does High Altitude Travel Affect Vehicle Engine Performance and Gas Mileage?

Fighter planes had been constantly improved to fly at increasing altitudes, but as they continued reaching new heights, there was a growing problem: air pressure. The less-dense air of the upper ...
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8 Quick Tips for Cleaning Your Car Interior

According to AAA, the average American driver spends about 17,600 in their car. That's 290+ hours in a year...longer than a whole 12 days! And that’s assuming you don’t travel anywhere on ...
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Winter Is Coming: Prepare Your Vehicle for the Cold

I walked outside this morning and found the telltale sign of the approaching winter season. My car glistened in frost. It was in that horrible moment, that I had to endure waiting while my car ...
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6 Reasons to Look for New Auto Insurance Right Now

We are all looking to shave down our costs wherever we can. If you’re wanting to increase your savings to just more than what’s accumulating in your car cup holder, than you may want to think ...
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5 Tips To Keep Your Car Healthy While You Work Remotely

Many Americans are experiencing remote work for the first time. Face-to-face work meetings have been replaced with Zoom virtual meetings and your new office or cubicle might now be your living room. ...
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9 Tips for Cleaning the Exterior of Your Vehicle

When the weather turns nice, it’s difficult to resist the urge to go outside. For many that means taking a long drive or even a road trip. You open the garage and take a look at your car, as you ...
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How Do You Maintain a Low-Mileage Car?

Low-mileage drivers have different service needs for their cars than average drivers do. Vehicles that are driven less often than typical cars also have unique needs than what are usually outlined in ...
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