6 Steps to Make You a Master at Loading ATVs into Trucks

You're getting ready to go on your first big ATV trip with your friends, but you've got one embarrassing secret... you have no idea how to load an ATV into a truck.

It's okay. We won't tell anybody. Check out this video, and read the summary below, and people will think you've been doing it for years.

  1. Make sure you have ATV ramps rated for the weight you will be applying to them -- that's your weight plus the curb weight of your ATV and any cargo.
  2. Line up the ATV behind the open tailgate…
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How Not to Drive a Manual

It might seem like an easy thing to figure out. If you are grinding gears and breaking your transmission, you're driving a manual wrong.

It's not always so straight forward as that. There are a number of habits you might have learned that won't bust up your engine right away, but over time, they could cause parts to wear out much faster than they should.

Resting your hand on the gear stick seems innocuous enough. You aren't shifting, just setting your hand down.

The trouble is, that gear stick is connected directly to the selector fork…

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Which Two Auto Manufacturers Are Protecting the Water Supply?

The recent droughts in California have brought close to home an issue of global importance: water.

Without clean, fresh water, life comes to a screeching halt. For the past two years, Californians have had to get used to brown lawns, unwashed cars, and hasty showers just so they'll have enough water left to drink.

Building cars can be a very water-intensive process. Rain that falls over a factory parking lot filled

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How to Choose the Best Car for Your Family

Are you currently shopping for a used car for your family? If you are, then we're betting that you've been scouring the internet to find out which car is best for a growing family. Fortunately, the folks over at Roadshow have been kind enough to do some of the research for you. Check it out below:

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Heed These Tips when Buying Your First Family Car

Does your family have a bun in the oven? Or, maybe you've already got a family of four and are just in need of your next family hauler? If you are, then the team at Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center is here for you! Before you stop in to our showroom though, we suggest checking out these car shopping tips from the folks over at Cars.com:

 

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The Sporty Fun of the Ford Edge

Three are a lot of mid-size crossovers on the market these days but, if you ask us, the Ford Edge blows them all out of the water. The folks at Autotrader agree as well and have a lot of great things to say about it! From the thrilling and engaging ride, to the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine hitting 245 horsepower, to the spacious interior able to fit passengers and cargo with ease, the affordable price, and much more, you'll be looking forward to every drive. See it in action below:

 

 

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How Does Oil Work?

If the engine is the heart of the car, then oil is its lifeblood. Yet how much do you know about this substance, and why it is so important to change it regularly?

Oil begins in a reservoir called the sump. It is sucked from the sump through a pickup tube, where it is pressurized and sent on a journey around the engine.

First, it passes through the oil filter, which removes particulates which could damage the engine. Keeping your oil filter clean and replaced is vital to engine health, especially if you travel dusty roads.

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You Can't Go Wrong with a Camry

When it comes to the midsize sedan segment, choosing the one that perfectly matches both your lifestyle and your budget can be a difficult choice. Not to mention, with new models coming out every year, finding your perfect model year can also present quite the conundrum. Fortunately, when it comes to the Toyota Camry, you really can't go wrong. Though the 2015 Toyota Camry is an improvement upon its 2014 predecessor, both are worthy vehicles for midsize sedan shoppers. For a comparison between t
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