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You’ve stowed the camping equipment, racked the canoe and already set your sights on winter sports gear. What about taking stock of your vehicle?

12 Ways To Keep Your Vehicle Ready For Autumn Travel | Car Care Articles | Sensible Driver You’ve stowed the camping equipment, racked the canoe and already set your sights on winter sports gear. What about taking stock of your vehicle? “In late August we already had snow showers,” said Joshua Lewis of the Colorado State Troopers...

Understanding a few basic concepts about vehicle maintenance, learn some basic skills, and commit to employing them regularly, will prolong the life of your vehicle and save you lots of money and headaches.

10 Things to Know About Car Maintenance Learn a few basic concepts about car maintenance and commit to employing them regularly.

Why is My Check Engine Light On?
Seeing a car’s check engine light illuminated on the dashboard can cast a feeling of dread for drivers who equate the symbol with costly repairs. The warning light indicates a malfunction with one of the vehicle’s systems, but even minor problems can trigger an alert.

Why is My Check Engine Light On? - Kelley Blue Book Do not ignore your car's check engine light. The warning indicates possibly serious problems but not every alert means steep repair bills.

At $4.52 for a gallon, the national average price for regular gasoline has climbed $1.35 per gallon from a year ago, according to AAA.
Prices at the pump vary by region, trending higher in the West and Northeast, and lower in the Midwest and Southeast. (The price peaked at $5.02 last month.)

How to Save Money at the Gas Pump | Fuel Prices Consumer Reports has the details on how to save money at the gas pump as fuel prices climb.