Discussions on topics of interest to drivers concerning things they may not understand about their vehicles as well as articles on the future of the auto industry.
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Roadside assistance I recently re-upped my contract with my roadside assistance provider. A change in banks blocked an automatic payment so I had to pay more attention to matter. And it got me thinking — there are three very good reasons why every driver today needs a roadside assistance provider. 12-volt Battery The first is …
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Jump start video We just added a new jump start video to our YouTube channel with help for Chevrolet EV drivers with dead start batteries. These and all electric vehicles (EVs) use a 12-volt battery to actually start the car, much like a 12-volt battery is used to start an internal combustion engine vehicle. And …
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Cadillac back-up start A complete 2025 and 2026 update of Cadillac back-up start processes found three changes we’ve now accounted for. Back-up start procedures are necessary in the event that the battery in the key fob dies. New Optiq and Vistiq electric vehicles (EVs) and Escalade models beginning in 2025 all use the rear cup …
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Dangerous move To the driver trying to give me a break in heavy traffic, think you, but it was a very dangerous move. And I ultimately took advantage of it. Let me explain, with words and pictures. I was waiting to make a left hand turn in surprising heavy late evening traffic, when an oncoming …
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Cadillac back-up open A review of 2026 owner’s manuals found one update for our Cadillac back-up open page, which is finished. A back-up entry option is made necessary in the event that the key fob battery has died, The new Vistiq and Optiq electric vehicles (EVs) follow the same path as the original Lyriq EV: …
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Buick symbols update Our Buick symbols update for 2026 is complete. In the process, we added 15 new symbols and indicators to the page while having to create nine of the 15, mostly, but not exclusively, due to color changes, This might suggest that the company added new systems to their line up, which is …
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EV driving life is an app driving life, Part II
EV Driving About two years ago, I did a piece that suggested that an EV driving life is an app driving life. At that time, this was true in nearly all cases. I am about to take an extended trip that will require the use of on-the-road Level 3 charging stations and have been thinking …
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