Remember defensive driving? It seems like a very distant memory from the time when you were in Driver’s Ed as a fresh 16-year-old, getting your license for the first time so you could drive to school. Or something. I don’t know, that’s why I was in Driver’s Ed! Anyway, we all learned about this […]

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  When you’re set on buying a new car, it’s pretty hard to tell yourself to be patient. But the best rule my dad ever told me was that you should never ever EVER buy a car the same day you test drive it. It’s been a pretty good rule, and it’s kept me from […]

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  Checking your engine’s oil is one of the most important items of routine maintenance that you can perform at home. It’s very easy to do in any vehicle, and especially in your Volkswagen. All you have to do is open the hood, pull out the dipstick (this is located very close to the engine […]

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  If you’ve ever been caught on the side of the road in an emergency, you’ve probably wanted to have an emergency kit with you. If you had one already, you’re one of the lucky ones! If you didn’t, and still don’t, come on! Putting together a functional emergency kit is super easy and inexpensive […]

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  If you have a car, you know that it’s gotta be registered to the owner. But what happens when it’s time to renew your registration? Here’s a quick guide to that process that will hopefully simplify the process for you a little bit! If you already have a registration, this guide is for you. […]

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  I’m a huge fan of organization. I watch all the TV shows where the lady comes into people’s houses, tells them that their lives are messes, and then proceeds to magically organize everything. I got that book about Japanese organization the day it came out. I fold my grocery bags into tiny triangles. It’s […]

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