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Tips for partying and driving safely this holiday season
Tips for partying and driving safely this holiday season We are in the season of festivities, with many celebrations for the holidays and New Year's. But the sobering reality is that it's also a time...
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Check your Chevrolet SS twice. Does it still have the shipping blocks?
Check your Chevrolet SS twice. Does it still have the shipping blocks? As any car owner knows, the dealer is sometimes the weak link in the purchasing process. Maybe the order was screwed up, or...
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Behr interior paint beats a $105 challenger
Behr interior paint beats a $105 challenger Staring at all those cans in the paint aisle, hoping to wind up with a really good interior paint, has become as frustrating as nailing the right color....
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What happens if I miss the Dec. 23 deadline for getting insurance by Jan. 1?
What happens if I miss the Dec. 23 deadline for getting insurance by Jan. 1? Today’s the last day you can enroll in health insurance if you want coverage to start on Jan. 1. If you can’t or aren’t...
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Driving under the influence of parents
Driving under the influence of parents Even though you may think they aren’t paying attention, kids are like sponges, absorbing details of the world around them. From the day they are born, children...
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Our experts discuss the Cadillac ELR, winter tire challenges, and reader...
Our experts discuss the Cadillac ELR, winter tire challenges, and reader questions Fancy cars are the topic of Episode 20 of our "Talking Cars With Consumer Reports" video podcast. Discussion starts...
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Can a former all-season tire favorite measure up against new competition?
Can a former all-season tire favorite measure up against new competition? In 2010, we tested the Continental Extreme Contract DWS all-season, ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire in the 225/40R18 size....
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Handle chicken safely
Handle chicken safely We recently tested 316 samples of raw chicken breasts from Perdue, Pilgrim’s, Sanderson Farms, Tyson, and other brands, and found potentially harmful bacteria in almost all of...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are mixed around the country. The national gasoline average is about three cents above this time last week and about one cent down from a year ago. Premium gas is $3.63,...
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Chase Bank is now replacing debit cards at-risk from Target security breach....
Chase Bank is now replacing debit cards at-risk from Target security breach. Should you? The massive security breach at Target, which involved the theft of data from 40 million customers' credit and...
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6 tips to keep in mind when unwrapping gifts
6 tips to keep in mind when unwrapping gifts It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of opening gifts. But while you're pulling back the pretty paper, keep in mind that those items may have to go...
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Survival guide to last-second gift shopping
Survival guide to last-second gift shopping If you're still shopping for holiday presents, you're not completely out of luck. Many stores and retail outlets—Best Buy, Costco, Kohl's, Macy's and Toys...
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High-tech automotive headaches
High-tech automotive headaches Today’s cars are coming loaded with in-dash electronics that provide smart-phone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, multiple audio sources, and more. But for car...
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The best health news of 2013
The best health news of 2013 This was a big year in health news, and not just because of the Affordable Care Act, though it dominated the headlines. Here is a rundown of trends, regulatory actions,...
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Tips for easy returns of unwanted holiday gifts
Tips for easy returns of unwanted holiday gifts The holidays were wonderful, but now that the wrapping paper has been discarded and the good dishes put away, it's time to take stock—should you return...
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Consumer Reports' Best Refrigerators of 2013
Consumer Reports' Best Refrigerators of 2013 Shoppers continued to embrace French-door bottom-freezer refrigerators in 2013. Not surprising, manufacturers focused their innovation on this newer...
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Most researched new and used cars for 2013
Most researched new and used cars for 2013 As we’re about to close the door on 2013 and ring in 2014, we decided to take a look back at which vehicles were the most popular on our site. We checked out...
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Should you register that new product?
Should you register that new product? When you buy a toaster or TV, or receive one as a gift, is it the manufacturer’s business to ask about your income, education, hobbies, and car? Frankly, no....
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How to build stronger bones
How to build stronger bones Just a few years ago, the formula for women concerned about strengthening their bones and steering clear of osteoporosis was to get regular bone mineral density checks and...
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Get the gift you really wanted
Get the gift you really wanted Although Boxing Day once had an entirely different meaning, today it’s one of the busiest days at the mall as folks return or exchange gifts that weren’t quite right, or...
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