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10 most reliable car brands

These are the car makers least likely to give you problems down the road.

What Car Is More Reliable Than We Think?

Some cars have a reputation for absolutely draining the bank account of their owners, but ask people who love them and they’ll tell you “It’s just a bad reputation! If you change the engine and transmission out at the suggested intervals, they’re not really that unreliable!” Stereotypes abound: Fiats fall apart at the dealership. Land Rovers will bankrupt you. Modern diesels are all garbage. Unreliability even…

Four Mechanic Questions You Should Ask When Your Car Is in the Shop

Here are four mechanic questions you should ask when your car is in the shop, whether you're a car expert or a novice looking to stretch a dollar.

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

5 Ways to Extend the Life of your Transmission

Anything you can do to keep your transmission working properly and working for longer will save you money and headaches. Here are five ways to extend the life of your transmission.

Upcycling Tips to Follow from a Salvage Yard Pro

Looking to flex your DIY muscles? We spoke to Yvonne Purcell, an upcycling pro, to get her tips and project ideas. Peek inside her stunning home, here.

“Salvage logging” doesn't work!

Tell lawmakers that “salvage logging” worsens fire conditions in forestsWrite to your federal and state lawmakers and urge them to re-prioritize precious tax dollars toward controlled burning and home- and structure-hardening efforts in California wildfire zones— not toward removal of dead trees and other vegetation from the forest. Any thinning should be done sparingly and with careful planning and generally as a last resort. Large-scale…

Tips for Stunning Salvage Transformations

There’s a whole new life awaiting the discarded goods many people overlook; here’s how to transform your salvaged finds into stunning décor.

What to Bring on a Salvage Shopping Trip

Pack these 17 items for your next shopping adventure

Do you want to appear on Salvage Hunters?

A WELL-known TV show is heading to North Yorkshire to film a special edition of the programme.

Using Salvage Stores to Improve Your Home on the Cheap

Thanks to TV shows like 'Fixer Upper,' everything old is new again

6 Salvage Projects You've Got to See

Car Repair Tips: Make Life Easier With These Simple Hacks

The right car repair tips can make a complex job that much simpler. Use these tips to make your life easier.

7 steps to efficiently salvage a Star Destroyer

Ways cutting-edge technology from right now can turn your planet’s garbage into useful goods, brought to you by the National Science Foundation

10 Must-Know Tips for Finding and Decorating with Architectural Salvage

Use these tips when shopping for salvaged pieces to best showcase their charm.