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    Maintaining the paint on your car and preserving its value

    For most of us, a car is a major investment that we want to keep in good condition to extend its useful life and preserve its resale value.  One of the drawbacks of living in our beautiful country, however, is that our vehicles are exposed to a unique variety of harsh conditions that can significantly…

    June 24, 2019
  • automotive, Technology

    Is your dirty car more fuel efficient than a clean car ?

    I recently heard a myth that dirt and grime on a car can act much like the effect of dimples on golf balls. The dirty car myth argues that the grimy coating improves aerodynamics. Can this be true? Here’s an engineer’s analysis. Cars are constantly re-designed to decrease drag as it leads to much better…

    April 19, 2017