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		<title>I washed the road grime and salt off my car this afternoon &#8211; with only 2 gallons of water &#8211; in 14ºF weather!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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1/27/08:  Late this afternoon I gave a friend a ride home; as we passed a &#8220;touchless&#8221; car wash I commented that I&#8217;d love to get the salt and grime off my car &#8211; but I didn&#8217;t dare as it was only 14ºF out &#8211; and was afraid that the doors would freeze shut before I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Risk-free ways to save big on car maintenance costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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Ask anyone who&#8217;s involved in the automotive aftermarket or service business what happens when the cost of gas escalates rapidly, and the answer you receive will be consistent:  people put off servicing their cars. 
It&#8217;s a fact. Faced with a dollar that doesn&#8217;t go as far, a lot of drivers will begin extending oil change [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save over $1000 by saying NO to car dealer installed options!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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If you&#8217;re buying a new car, there is one thing you absolutely must NOT do: do not, under any circumstances, agree to purchase any dealer installed options. Let me quickly point out that I&#8217;m not referring to items like spoilers or audio equipment, although you ought to be careful there as well. I&#8217;m referring to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY: car detailing with detailers&#8217; tips &amp; tricks!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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Ever wonder what auto detailers use to clean glass &#8211; or interiors &#8211; or wheels? Or how they get that spectacular show-car shine? A few years ago I became moderately obsessed with detailing and began frequenting detailing forums and experimenting with products the pros recommended. In this post I&#8217;ll cover some of the favorite tips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Create your own roadside emergency kit!</title>
		<link>http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/06/13/create-your-own-roadside-emergency-kit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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Years ago I was driving from Albany to Oswego NY late at night when I realized the rear end of my car was acting oddly &#8211; it felt loose, particularly when I went around turns. I pulled over and discovered that my left rear tire was almost completely flat. The good news: I had a [...]]]></description>
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