Original Air Date: 12/21/2023

What is the Undercarriage?

The section of a vehicle that is underneath the main cabin of the vehicle. For trucks and automobiles, the Undercarriage contains the chassis.

Why Does the Undercarriage Require Maintenance if No One Can See it?

It is easy to forget about your vehicle’s undercarriage. What you don’t typically see is easy to forget about, which is why the undercarriage is often overlooked when performing regular maintenance. But neglecting the maintenance of the undercarriage can lead to bigger car problems. It is a vital part of keeping your vehicle clean and working. The undercarriage of the vehicle is in close proximity to the road’s surface, which means it takes the brunt of the salt, rain, sleet, and mud you drive through. Source: https://burtbrothers.com/tips/why-undercarriage-maintenance-matters/

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Originally aired: 12/14/2023

Odometer fraud, also referred to as "busting miles" (United States) or "clocking" (UK, Ireland and Canada), is the illegal practice of rolling back odometers to make it appear that vehicles have lower mileage than they actually do. Odometer fraud occurs when the seller of a vehicle falsely represents the actual mileage of a vehicle to the buyer. According to the Office of Odometer Fraud Investigation at the US Department of Transportation, odometer fraud is a serious crime and important consumer fraud issue. In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 2002 odometer fraud study, the NHTSA determined that 450,000 vehicles were sold each year with false odometer readings, resulting in a cost of over $1 billion annually to car buyers in the US. In the UK, the Office of Fair Trading estimates the annual cost at £500m.

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The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family — which often means traveling in thick traffic or winter weather. From celebrating with family to getting together with friends, the holidays are one of the best times of the year! And with all the excitement going on, it’s extra important to keep safety at the top of mind. If you’re planning on hitting the road during the holidays, there’s a lot to consider when winter weather or holiday shopping and traveling are in the mix. Keep Yuletide spirits high and everybody safe with these Auto Tips for Navigating the Holidays.

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