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Safer Tires for Only One Penny -- (ARA) - Only 14 percent of drivers nationwide properly check their tires, leaving an astonishing 86 percent who are making mistakes. This from the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), which annually tracks tire care and maintenance habits among motorists. RMA research also reveals that 45 percent of drivers incorrectly believe that when taking a trip with a fully loaded vehicle, it’s better if their tires are a little bit underinflated.

Give Dad Some Wings this Year -- (ARA) - Do you have a dad on your list who likes flashy cars (and after all, who doesn’t)? Buying him that Lamborghini he’s been eyeing in the car magazines may not be in your budget, but how about some customized accessories for the car he already owns?

Will Your Brakes Provide the Stop You Need? -- (ARA) - Have you ever stopped your car at a busy intersection and cringed in embarrassment as your brakes let out an ear-jarring squeal? Or braked and felt the whole car shudder and chug to a stop? Or worst of all, have you pressed on the pedal and realized that absolutely nothing was happening?

Does Your Car’s Air Filter Need Replacing? -- (ARA) How good are you about changing your vehicle’s air filter?  The owner’s manuals in most cars and trucks recommend you check the filter -- which is designed to trap dirt and contaminants before they reach your engine -- every time you get an oil change, and replace it whenever it’s dirty or has been driven 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.  For people who regularly drive on dirt or sand roads, that could be every 5,000 miles, but not everyone does it in a timely fashion.

Have a Home Theater Experience on the Road -- (ARA) - People spend a lot of time in their cars these days -- running errands, shuffling the kids around, and commuting to and from work.  According to the National Household Travel Survey conducted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average American spends 55 minutes per day in transit.

Customize Your Truck for a Fraction of the Cost -- (ARA) - What you drive says a lot about you. Are you sporty? High style? Do you have a special something that makes you stand out from the crowd? Custom features for your car or truck can reflect your unique personality and add a great look.

Protect Your Truck and Your Cargo -- (ARA) - Pickup trucks are the workhorses of vehicles. Have to slog through deep mud to your worksite? No sweat. Need to haul a big load? No problem.

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