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Decreasing your risk for auto theft: Top 10 most stolen vehicles

After eight consecutive years of decline in the rate of vehicle theft, experts are now projecting an increase of 1.3 percent from year to year. There are many things that you can do to lessen your risk of auto theft. Never leave your car running or the keys in the ignition when unattended–even just for a minute. Don’t [...]

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

What Happens When You Add the Wrong Fuel to Your Gas Tank?

Knowing which fuel your vehicle needs and paying close attention to the pump you're about to use can help ensure that you fill your car's tank properly.

Are Larger Cars Safer for Teen Drivers?

For parents car shopping for teen drivers, safety remains a top priority when selecting a vehicle. But what exactly determines a cars safety?

Here's why a Bugatti Veyron oil change costs $21,000

This probably isn't something you can knock out on your lunch break.

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

4 Car Maintenance Tips That Can Prevent Major Repair Costs

Keeping up on your vehicle maintenance now keeps you from having to spend even more money in repairs later.

10 Ways To Make Mechanics Love You

Everybody enjoys being loved. No one enjoys having their car worked on. We've come up with some ways to get mechanics to love it when you're their customer.

How to Figure Out What's Wrong With Your Car

Damage can be significant to your car

Tennessee Department of Transportation crews is working to fix potholes on interstates after many occurred following the wintry weather this week. Potholes can cause some significant, expensive damage to cars.

Top 10 Car Repairs You Can Do yourself

Today's car prices are out of control. In part because of the big computer chip shortage. No better way to save than DIY, right?

See How Much You Know About Germany

Test your knowledge of Germany, from its Cold War history to its robust economy.

19 German Stereotypes That Don't Make Sense To The Rest Of The World

A German woman tweeted all the things that are *REALLY* typically German, and everyone's like: "Jawohl!"

Is everything really German?

Have you been to Frankenmuth lately? German native and FOX 47 News reporter Luisa Wiewgorra takes us there!

When is a German not a German? Identity re-emerges as a thorny issue

"I am a German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose," said Mesut Özil, who recently quit the national soccer team, citing racism.

How German are you? An alternative citizenship test

Forget memorizing the German constitution and all the state capitals. If you want to become German, this is what you really need to know.