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

Music Heals the Human Body and PsycheMusic Heals the Human Body and Psyche
March 1, 2022

World Music Therapy Day: 5 Major Types of Music Therapy

Music Heals the Human Body and Psyche Did you know that people have been making music for more than 40,000 years now? In 2008, a team of archeologists that excavated a cave in Germany dug up the oldest known musical instrument on the face of the earth. It was a flute carved from a vulture’s ...
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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Veteran Car Donations
February 16, 2022

What Is CBT and How Does It Work?

Everything You Need to Know About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy If you know someone who has been consulting with a psychologist, you probably heard them mention CBT at some point. CBT, which stands for cognitive behavioral therapy, is a form of therapy that helps individuals manage their problems by changing the way they think and believe. ...
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Overheating Car | Veteran Car Donations
February 7, 2022

5 Signs You Might Have a Blown Head Gasket

Take Your Car to the Mechanic When You See These Tell-Tale Signs Being told by their mechanic that they have a blown head gasket is the last thing any driver would want to hear. Not only will this cost a fortune, but fixing it can be a labor-intensive task, too. Think of your head gasket ...
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Protect Your Vehicle Against Catalytic Converter Theft | Veteran Car Donations
January 24, 2022

How to Protect Your Vehicle Against Catalytic Converter Theft

6 Tips to Avoid Getting Victimized by Car Thieves Would you believe that it can cost you around $3,000 to replace a stolen catalytic converter? That is, if you own a Toyota Prius, which appears to be the favorite target of car thieves. Catalytic converters of other car brands and models are worth a fortune ...
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5 Tips for Comparing Prices Between Dealerships | Veteran Car Donations
January 17, 2022

5 Tips for Comparing Prices Between Dealerships

Need Help Comparing Dealership Prices? We Got Your Back! Nothing’s more annoying to car salesmen than comparison shoppers, which is why you should be one. The question is, how can you easily get reliable price quotes and compare them to what other dealers offer? Talking price with a salesman can be tiresome — unless you’ve ...
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Leasing vs. Financing Your New Car Pros and Cons | Veteran Car Donations
January 14, 2022

Leasing vs. Financing Your New Car: Pros and Cons

Decide for Yourself Which Is the Better Option So, you’ve finally decided to have a new car, but you don’t know whether to buy or lease one. Deciding which of the two options is better can be quite tricky. Both have their upsides and downsides. To help you reach a decision, Veteran Car Donations presents ...
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Flat tire assistance | Veteran Car Donations
January 12, 2022

Is Roadside Assistance Insurance Worth It?

Points to Ponder When Considering This Insurance Add-on It’s not uncommon for car owners to find themselves seeking roadside assistance. Whether the cause is a flat tire or a dead battery or some other thing, they have no other recourse but to call AAA or another service if they have roadside assistance insurance. Almost all ...
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Person Buying a Car | Veteran Car Donations
January 10, 2022

5 Useful Tips for Negotiating with a Car Dealer

Buying Your First Car? Be Wise and Careful Buying a car can be stressful, especially if it’s your first time and you don’t know much about it. You need to research, inspect your vehicle prospects in person, and of course, negotiate with dealerships. Negotiating is normal when purchasing a car. Dealers will almost always try ...
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Get Yourself a New Ride | Veteran Car Donations
January 7, 2022

How to Know It’s Time for a New Car

8 Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Get Yourself a New Ride Many people don’t like the idea of letting go of their cars, especially if they hold a sentimental value to them. However, all vehicles depreciate. After a certain number of years, a vehicle owner may have to replace their beloved ride with ...
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Clean Car Interior | Veteran Car Donations
January 5, 2022

7 Clever Hacks to Keep Your Car Clean and Organized

Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Vehicle Tidy For people who commute with their cars daily, keeping their vehicles clean and organized can be a real challenge. Unless a vehicle owner is meticulous in the maintenance of their car’s interior, the vehicle’s current condition may be a far cry from what it was when it ...
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