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Car thefts are on the rise. Here’s how you can secure your vehicle.

Solera

This marks the highest level of thefts reported since 2008 when the number of cases was 1.05 In terms of state rankings, California had the highest number of car thefts in 2022 with 202,658 incidents, followed by Texas with just over 100,000. The value of these carsparts is partially due to how common these vehicles are.

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Adulting Hack with Girls Auto Clinic

Girls Auto Clinic

I didn’t have a mechanic I could trust to help me with my car and no men in my family to help (we are a family of 7 women). After Hunter, there was Red (another Ford Explorer), Sasha (2008 Kia Sorento), Duff (1998 Toyota Camry), and Alexandra (2010 VW Jetta). Hunter lasted two years.

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4 Prominent Silverado Auto 4WD Problems (+Reliable Solutions)

RepairSmith

Broken selector switches are a common problem in a 2008 Chevy Silverado. If not fixed, they can wear out critical drivetrain parts, like the rear differential, driveshaft, and front axle shafts. Difficulty Changing Mode If you find it difficult to switch to and from 4WD mode, you might have a broken selector switch.