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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

How to Prevent Your Car from Fogging | Veteran Car Donations
December 14, 2022

How to Prevent Your Car from Fogging Up

Say Goodbye to a Foggy Windshield with These 5 Tips! No one likes driving with a foggy windshield. It limits your visibility, making it much more difficult to drive. Worse, it increases your risk of getting into an accident, especially at night. Many drivers find themselves frantically wiping their windscreens with their sleeves or tissue ...
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A Man Checking the Oil of a Car Engine | Veteran Car Donations
December 11, 2022

How to Check Your Engine Oil: A Beginner’s Guide

Things to Remember When You Do It Yourself To keep your engine running smoothly, you must never neglect to check your car’s motor oil. Some drivers liken it to the lifeblood of the car as it constantly lubricates the engine’s moving parts and also keeps the engine clean by preventing the buildup of dirt. Engine ...
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Why Am I Having Excessive Oil Consumption | Veteran Car Donations
December 10, 2022

Why Am I Having Excessive Oil Consumption?

Find Out the 3 Top Reasons Why Your Car Is Losing Too Much Oil Your car needs oil to lubricate its engine components and help them run smoothly. If it lacks oil, the engine will seize up and subsequently get damaged. This will require costly repair or replacement. An engine maintains a certain level of ...
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Claim a Top Tax Deduction in the Quickest Possible Way | Veteran Car Donations
December 7, 2022

Why Donate Your Vehicle on or Before December 31st

Claim a Top Tax Deduction in the Quickest Possible Way! One of the outstanding rewards that donors get when they donate their unwanted vehicles to charity is that they get to claim top tax deductions when they settle their tax bills on or before the tax filing date the year after. If you want to ...
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Checking the Oil Level in Your Car | Veteran Car Donations
December 5, 2022

How to Check the Oil Level in Your Car

5 Easy Steps to Do a Crucial Maintenance Job Checking your car’s engine oil regularly can save you big bucks in costly repairs. By always making sure that your engine has enough oil, and that the oil quality is good, you’ll steer clear of any disastrous engine failure and road mishaps. Why is this so? ...
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The Top 3 Causes of a Cracked or Blown Head Gasket | Veteran Car Donations
November 30, 2022

The Top 3 Causes of a Cracked or Blown Head Gasket

Do You Suspect a Faulty Head Gasket? Does your car feel a bit underpowered or sluggish? Did you just see white smoke coming out of your tailpipe while driving? Chances are, you’re dealing with a failing head gasket. A leak in your head gasket could get your car off the road for repairs. Worse, it ...
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Man in Blue Uniform Fixing the Car's Brake System | Veteran Car Donations
November 28, 2022

How to Fix Squeaking or Grinding Brakes

Don’t Drive with Noisy Brakes! While hearing your brakes squeak or grind can be annoying, they also alert you of potentially dangerous situations. Since your braking system is vital to your vehicle’s performance and safety, it’s easy to panic when your brakes make weird noises. For this reason, it’s best to identify and address signs ...
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Signs Your Alternator Is Failing | Veteran Car Donations
November 26, 2022

5 Warning Signs of a Failing Alternator

Don’t Mistake Alternator Failure for a Dead Battery! When you hear rapid clicks when turning the key to fire up your car’s engine, which doesn’t start, don’t assume right away that your battery’s dead. You’ll want to check your alternator. Assuming that your battery is dead when it’s your alternator that’s failing can be costly. ...
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Top Reasons Why Your Engine Sputters or Misfires | Veteran Car Donations
November 25, 2022

Top Reasons Why Your Engine Sputters or Misfires

Don’t Ignore a Sputtering or Misfiring Engine! For vehicle owners and drivers, nothing’s worse than engine issues! The dreaded engine misfiring or engine sputtering can quickly drive a person up the wall. This usually indicates a problem that needs immediate attention.   Answers to Top Questions Asked About Engine Sputtering or Misfiring If you’re like ...
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Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Tight Budget | Veteran Car Donations
November 24, 2022

5 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Tight Budget This November 24th

Looking for Budget-Friendly Ways to Celebrate the Holiday This Year? With the nation in the midst of a recession, it’s not surprising why many people are determined to stick to a tighter budget this coming holiday season, including Thanksgiving on November 24th. A lot of families are finding themselves struggling with the ever-increasing prices of ...
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