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Explore in-depth vehicle evaluations and automotive technology reviews from a unique family-focused perspective. From testing the latest electric vehicles to practical DIY maintenance guides, these articles provide the essential details needed for modern drivers and tech-savvy parents.
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February 25, 2026
Never Get Stranded Again: LIFMOCER GS500 5000A Jump Starter Battery (Review & Video)
LIFMOCER GS500 5000A Portable Jump Starter review with real hands-on testing. This 88.8Wh jump starter delivers 5000A peak current for 12V gas engines, includes a hardshell carry case, built-in LED flashlight with SOS mode, and USB charging ports. See how it performed during a real car start test on a vehicle that sits idle for months at a time, plus…
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September 10, 2022
How To: a “QUIXX” Way to Make your Headlights Bright Again – QUIXX Headlight Restoration Kit Review
Review (and how to) of the QUIXX Headlight Restoration Kit that allows you to clean up and polish your yellowed or opaque headlights to almost a new state.
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October 24, 2020
Searching for Ghosts at Winchester Mystery House in the 2020 Chevy Bolt
Review of the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV - tested on a road trip to the Winchester Mystery House. Insights after 10 days with this fun, peppy, and gadget-filled electric vehicle.
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August 16, 2020
Making a Run to Lake Tahoe in the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Review of the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro SUV after 10 days of testing, five of which were in Lake Tahoe. The 4Runner is at home in nature!
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January 31, 2020
Features to Look For in a Dash Cam – The Thinkware F800PRO Dashcam Has Them All!
Key items to look for in a dashcam - basic and high-end features. Review: Thinkware F800PRO dash cam has all of the premium features in a compact design.
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December 9, 2019
Little Things That Make A Difference – 2019 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 & Season of Giving
Toyota's Season of Giving includes a 2019 Toyota Sequoia loan, donations to food banks, the Toyota Panda, & several little things I liked about the Sequoia.
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July 2, 2019
These 17 Features of the 2019 Chevy Silverado Surprised Me & My Family
A family review of the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2WD RST DBL truck - a surprisingly comfortable & feature-filled truck that moves beyond being a utility vehicle.
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January 28, 2019
Video: How To Replace Headlight Bulbs on 2013 Hyundai Elantra – the EASY Way!
ow to easily replace the passenger & driver-side headlight bulbs on a 2013 Hyunda Elantra. Works for yearrs 2011-2016 models. Full video instructions.
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January 19, 2019
It Took 334,544 LEGO Pieces to this Make Chevy Silverado!
334,544 LEGO piece were used to create a full-sized Chevrolet Silverado to help celebrate the launch of "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part."
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December 18, 2018
12 Ways the 2019 Lexus LS-500h Luxury Sedan Makes You “Like A Boss”
Review (from a dad's perspective) of the 2019 Lexus LS-500h luxury sedan. Just driving this vehicle makes you feel "like a boss!" 12 resons why I think so!
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July 12, 2018
Staying Cool with 12 Hot Features of the 2018 Mazda CX-9 (Review)
Review of the 2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD Grand Touring SUV after a week-long road trip to baking hot LA. My family & I had some favorite cool and hot features!
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June 20, 2018
15 Amazing Features We Discovered in the 2018 Chevy Tahoe on our Trip to Lake Tahoe
Review of the 2018 Chevy Tahoe - 15 amazing features that my family & I discovered on our trip to Lake Tahoe in the Chevrolet Tahoe.
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