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Winter tires vs all-seasons - the eternal debate
Sarah R.
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Jan 30, 2026
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I live in an area that gets moderate snow (maybe 10-15 snow days a year) and I'm trying to decide between dedicated winter tires or just good all-seas...
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Check engine light came on - what to check first
Sue L.
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Dec 21, 2025
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Driving to work this morning and the dreaded check engine light popped up. Car is running fine - no weird noises, no loss of power, no smoke. 2019 Maz...
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First Time Auction Buyer - My Experience with Phils Cars and a 'Repossessed' RAV4
David Thomas
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Dec 17, 2025
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4,808 views
Hey everyone, just wanted to share my recent experience with Phils Cars. I've always been a bit wary of online car auctions, especially buying sight-u...
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DIY brake pad replacement - is it worth the hassle?
Olivia W.
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Nov 12, 2025
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3,678 views
My front brake pads are at about 3mm and the shop quoted me $450 for front pads and rotors. Parts from online suppliers are about $120 for a decent se...
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How often do you really need to change synthetic oil?
Tom Wrenches
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Oct 4, 2025
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4,356 views
My manual says 10,000 miles for synthetic oil changes, but my dad (old school mechanic) insists on every 5,000. I've seen YouTube mechanics say 7,500 ...
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