Wheel Nuts

Looking at the nuts and bolts of how your car's wheel stay on your car.

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Side Collision Crumple Zone

Although front and rear collisions are more common, what if you were hit from the side? Dave Redinger examines the safety features of your car that will protect you if you're ever in an accident like this.

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Rear Spoiler

Feeling spoiled? Dave Redinger explains how a spoiler works, and even though they may look sporty, most of the time they are purely decorative as opposed to truly functional.

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Brake System Elements and Wear

Dave Redinger's pet peeve? Not taking care of your car, especially your brakes. Take a look at what could happen to your brakes if you choose to neglect them, and what could've started as a $90 job could balloon in to thousands.

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Rear Collision Crumple Zone

What you think is your bumper isn't. Dave Redinger explains what your bumper actually is and how it works to save your life in a rear-end collision.

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Heater Settings

It's the winter and you're desperately trying to get the right settings to clear your windshield and stay warm. Dave Redinger reveals the best settings to keep your car's heaters set at.

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Proper Vehicle Shutdown

It's winter, you get home, and you just want to be inside where it's warm. First though, you have to make sure your car is prepped to stay outside. Dave Redinger explains some easy tips and tricks on how to get your car ready for a night outside.

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Front End Collision Crumple Zone

How does your car react if you're in a front end collision? Dave Redinger explains under what circumstances your airbag will activate and how your car is designed to crumple around you to protect you.

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On Board Display Technology

Dave Redinger explains how the lights on your car dash light up and the new controversial legislation being battled out in front of the courts regarding in in California.

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Rust

What happens if your car has rust? Why does your car rust? Dave Redinger explains how you can maintain your car to prevent it from rusting.

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On Board Display Check Engine Light: Part 2

If you can find out what the error code is on your car's dashboard console, Dave Redinger explains how to find out what it means, so when you take your car in to your mechanic you'll have a better understanding of what's wrong.

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Winter Maintenance Schedule

Neglecting to properly maintain your car could cost you thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs had you taken the time for a check up. Dave Redinger talks about how often you should bring in your car to your professional for a look.

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Lights

The Neighbourhood Mechanic Dave Redinger gives tips and hints about the lights on your car and how you can replace them.

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Front End Drive Components

How does the front end of your car function? Wheels, struts... Dave Redinger explains how it all works together in to a seamless motion so you can drive easily.

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On Board Display Check Engine Light: Part 1

Everybody knows that cars run on computers, but when there's an issue, how does your computer know what's wrong? Dave Redinger shows how to find out the code tfrom that computer that's associated with what's wrong with your vehicle.

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Brake System Elements and Wear

Dave Redinger's pet peeve? Not taking care of your car, especially your brakes. Take a look at what could happen to your brakes if you choose to neglect them, and what could've started as a $90 job could balloon in to thousands.

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Vehicle Lighting Maintenance

Dave Redinger takes a look at the lights on your car and shows us how easy it is to replace them when necessary.

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