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		<title>Car Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2013/03/07/car-maintenance-mistakes-avoid/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Everything we own needs to be taken care of – especially our vehicles.  While vehicle maintenance intervals are longer for newer models, scheduled service is required for all vehicles to be reliable and safe.  Every vehicle has a maintenance schedule, typically located in the owner&#8217;s manual or in a separate maintenance log book. This <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2013/03/07/car-maintenance-mistakes-avoid/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How Tire Tread Depth Affects Stopping Distance</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2013/01/15/tire-tread-depth-affects-stopping-distance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  What is Tread Depth? Tread depth is a vertical measurement between the top of the tread rubber to the bottom of the tire’s deepest grooves.  In the United States, tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch.  New tires on most new cars measure 10/32 inches to 11/32 inches. &#160; Why Tread Depth <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2013/01/15/tire-tread-depth-affects-stopping-distance/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tired of Seeing the TPMS Warning Light – Consider Using Pure Nitrogen This Winter to Fill Your Tires</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/12/18/tired-tpms-warning-light-pure-nitrogen-winter-fill-tires/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one likes to see a warning light illuminated on their dashboard, especially that pesky TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) warning light, which seems to light up every time there is a drastic drop in temperature. Add to that having to make a stop at the local gas station to fill the tire with air <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/12/18/tired-tpms-warning-light-pure-nitrogen-winter-fill-tires/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Getting Vehicles Winterized</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/11/28/importance-vehicles-winterized/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are commuting for work or transporting the kids to and from school and after-school activities, you want to be sure your vehicle is mechanically-sound now that colder temperatures arrived. Here are tips to ensure your vehicle is ready to brave the cold: Windshield Care: You never want to run out of windshield washer <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/11/28/importance-vehicles-winterized/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vehicle Battery Maintenance</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/10/10/vehicle-battery-maintenance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A battery can last four to five years with proper care, but today’s vehicle computer systems create a small but constant drain on batteries, even when the vehicle is parked or in long sitting periods. Therefore, checking the battery should be included as part of the routine vehicle maintenance. The Car Care Council advises vehicle <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/10/10/vehicle-battery-maintenance/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Five Things Every Teen Driver Should Know About Their Vehicle</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/08/20/teen-driver-vehicle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While driver’s education courses teach many teens important skills in vehicle control and the rules of the road, valuable information may not be addressed. Here is a list of five important points every new teen driver should know. A Flat Tire; What to Do?! Flat tires can sneak up on the best of us. Whether <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/08/20/teen-driver-vehicle/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Dangers of Used Tires</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/07/16/dangers-tires/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Consumers are saving money anyway they can these days, but buying new replacement tires can be unexpected and costly. Some consumers might opt for a cheaper alternative – purchasing used tires. But according to Consumer Reports, vehicle owners should not purchase used tires.  There is no information on where the tires have been or how <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/07/16/dangers-tires/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Car Safety Kits</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/06/28/car-safety-kits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disaster can strike at any moment, to anyone. Sometimes we forget how vulnerable our everyday routines truly are. It is important to be prepared in any sort of emergency, in order to protect yourself and your loved ones. Putting together an emergency kit will give you a piece of mind, knowing you are ready in <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/06/28/car-safety-kits/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Low Pressure and Worn Tire Tread Contributes to Accidents</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/06/05/pressure-worn-tire-tread-contributes-accidents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.vatire.com/2012/06/05/pressure-worn-tire-tread-contributes-accidents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When was the last time you checked your tire’s air pressure? Don’t remember? What about your tire tread? Many drivers forget about these details as they may not seem to affect everyday driving. However, according to a 2012 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) study the dangers of low air pressure and worn tread on <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/06/05/pressure-worn-tire-tread-contributes-accidents/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid the Kicking and Screaming for Your Next Road Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.vatire.com/2012/05/17/avoid-kicking-screaming-road-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.vatire.com/2012/05/17/avoid-kicking-screaming-road-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Holmes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[            Now that the cost of flying for a family of four is about four times more expensive than driving it seems like this summer is as good a time as any for a road trip.  No doubt, many families will opt for packing the minivan this year to reach <a href="http://www.vatire.com/2012/05/17/avoid-kicking-screaming-road-trip/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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