Tag: automotive

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EVs

Four Questions to Ask before Going Electric

The “electric vehicle (EV) boom” is upon us. Americans purchased nearly 300,000 EVs in the second quarter of this year, over 48% more than in 2022. To drive the trend even further, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index survey suggests that more … read more

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buying a new car

5 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers

If you ask anyone you know about purchasing their first car, chances are they’ll be able to recount every detail (good or bad) about the car and the process of how they got those keys into their hands. Purchasing a car is oftentimes … read more

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Staying Safe on the Road When Driving with Distracting Furry Friends

Summer road trip season is in full swing. Whether your vacation plans include national parks, sandy beaches or major metropolises, you may be thinking of bringing the entire family along, even your four-legged companions. While we love having them near, dogs aren’t always … read more

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Summer Safety Tips for Young Drivers

Many young people who have recently received their driver’s license look forward to getting behind the wheel and driving to visit friends, attend events and travel in general throughout the summer. However, this time of year is when accidents on the road are … read more

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auto maintenance

How to Keep Up and Maintain a New Vehicle

Maintaining a vehicle is important to ensure that it runs well and lasts for a long time. With the right steps, you can keep your car running well and get more years out of it by having it repaired in the proper order. … read more

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Road Trip List

Maintenance Checklist to Get Your Car Ready for the Next Road Trip

As summer approaches, many people are planning road trips to take that long-awaited vacation or visit friends and family. Before you take to the open road, however, it’s important to make sure your vehicle is in top condition. Proper vehicle maintenance is important … read more

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Secure Your Loads

Kitsap County’s ‘Secure Your Load for Safer Roads’ Campaign Includes Net Giveaways, Law Enforcement Patrols, Fines

Every year in Washington, debris from unsecured vehicle loads causes more than 300 traffic crashes and 30 injuries. Sadly, in 2022, this number included five fatalities attributed to debris in the roadway. Unsecured loads not only endanger drivers, pedestrians and roadside workers, they … read more

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mechanic

Car Repairs You Shouldn’t DIY

When it comes to taking care of cars, countless “do it yourself” videos make it all seem so straightforward and easy. So, too many people take matters into their own hands, then realize after they’ve taken everything apart that only a trusted mechanic … read more

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Five Tips for New Drivers of Electric Vehicles

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has begun. That’s according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index, a survey of Americans’ driving habits and attitudes, which found that nearly half (46%) expect to acquire an EV within the next five years. Whether they’re … read more

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