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Tired of a dead car battery at the worst possible moment? Consider a portable jump starter from AVAPOW

SPONSORED NEWS – It’s really annoying when you get in your car only to realize that it won’t start due to a dead battery. We’ve had that happen at my house on more than one occasion with our cars and even with a garden tractor. Having to drag out a set of jumper cables and …

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XTool D8 automotive smart diagnostic system review – Powerful OBD2 car care for weekend warriors and professionals!

REVIEW –  I just saw a meme with a group of people forming a queue at a suburban house with the caption, “This is what happens when your neighbors find out that you’re a mechanic.” Does this sound like you? If yes, or if you are passionate about taking care of your chariot… or many …

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IgniteX JS6: Modular Magnetic Car Tools review – everything but the impact wrench

REVIEW – If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a random set of tools and gadgets in the trunk of your car/truck/SUV. Over the years my kit has ranged from full toolkits and car-DC-powered tools to an assortment of battery-powered tools and everything in between. When the offer to review the IgniteX JS6: Modular Magnetic …

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Take the Carsule pop-up cabin on your next road trip – Save $59 now!

NEWS – TL;DR: Give yourself some living space while enjoying the great outdoors with the Carsule Pop-Up Cabin for Your Car, now $59 off for a limited time. Everybody looks forward to relaxing in the great outdoors. But nobody looks forward to getting all the stuff out there that you need to do so comfortably. …

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BODEGA K18 Bule 20 Quart Portable Car Fridge/Freezer review – giving you the chills while traveling

REVIEW – There’s nothing better when you’re on the road than a frosty beverage to help you pass the miles.  Keeping those beverages frosty is the challenge. It usually involves copious amounts of ice that take up additional beverage space in the cooler.  In the end, it winds up as a soggy mess that must …

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VIOFO A139 Pro Dashcam review – clear video and lots of options

REVIEW – If you’ve ever browsed through the “Idiots in Cars” subreddit or subscribed to the “Dashcam Nation” YouTube channel, then you’ll know that sometimes drivers can be really stupid.  Hey, you’ve probably seen some of that stupidity, and if you’re being really honest, you’ve been careless a time or two yourself.  Whether texting while …

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Road Angel Halo Pro Dashcam review – Keep 2K Eyes on the Road!

REVIEW – Having just invested way too much money in a new vehicle, I am a bit anxious about any harm coming to it. To help alleviate my anxiety, I started looking for a dashcam that could record what happens while I am on the road but also remain unobtrusive and protect my precious gas …

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Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV review – Watch “On The Road” on the road!

REVIEW – Televisions are omnipresent. They are used at home for entertainment, at work for business, and elsewhere for every other conceivable purpose. So, why not put one in your RV? The Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV has features specifically for the road. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! …

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CYEVA Car Cup Holder Expander video review – I like big cups and I can not lie

VIDEO REVIEW – The cup holders in my MINI Cooper are… mini! They can hold a standard can of soda (or pop as we say here in Southern Indiana) but anything larger just won’t fit. I was sent the CYEVA Car Cup Holder Expander. Let’s see if it is a good solution to this first-world …

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Chemical Guys Total Extract Tire & Rubber Cleaner review – back in black

REVIEW – Tires.  They are your vehicle’s contact to the road so they get exposed to tons of dirt and grim.  They are one of the most overlooked items when cleaning your ride, even though rich, black tires really enhance the look of whatever it is that you get around in.  Chemical Guys are purveyors …

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Tail Table is an awesome table that hooks into your car’s U latch!

NEWS – The Tail Table from Space Innovation Labs is an accessory for your next road trip adventure. It’s a floating table that has been designed to hook into the U latch in your car, SUV, or van’s trunk or rear cargo area. The Tail Table features a food-safe cutting board area and the table …

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VANTRUE Element 3 3-channel voice controlled smart dashcam review – My first words were “Oh Wow!”

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several dashcams in the past, some were a single-camera, and some were dual cameras, but never a three-camera dashcam. The VANTRUE Element 3 dashcam came up for review, and I thought it was time to upgrade. It was well worth the installation effort; read on to find out why! What is …

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Occhi × Ampoza garage door opener review – Alexa open the garage door

REVIEW – More and more of the electronic products in our house are becoming smartified (I’m pretty sure that’s the technical term). What started as a dabbling with a couple of WiFi-controllable lights years ago has become an epidemic at our house with doorbells, lights, coffee makers, speakers, air fryers, and more available to control …

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