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GM helps you dodge zombies this Halloween

Melissa Hale
 
Check out this recent press release from GM News. Very creative and in the spirit of Halloween, thought it was worthy to share:

DETROIT-Avoid zombies, vampires, werewolves, witches, ghosts and any other ghouls that may cause havoc this Halloween with OnStar's new "Monster Dodger" service. Specially trained OnStar Advisors can help save you from that herd of undead doing their best â??Thrillerâ?? in the road ahead or provide turn-by-turn directions to the nearest costume shop.

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From treads to shreds: tales and tire tips

Melissa Hale
I'??ll never forget when I first moved to Baltimore in 2007.

After moving most of my belongings to my new apartment in Timonium, I got back on I-695 towards the eastern shore to pick up my last load. Unfortunately, not long after getting on the highway, I hear a loud "pop" noise that, to me, sounded like a gun firing near my window! I took the next exit and pulled over to find two of my tires completely blown out and in shreds.
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Nifty alternatives to the car air freshener

Melissa Hale
Let'??s face it. Cars get dirty, whether you frequently enjoy fast food lunches in the comfort of your car of enjoy the weekly mud racing with friends. After awhile, if it's not cleaned, it will start to develop a stench.
 
To cure this, many people turn to the average pine tree-shaped air fresheners, sold at almost any convenience store. We've come up with a few alternatives to help keep your car smelling fresh! These tricks will keep your car pampered like it should be.

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Summer de-bugging at Wilkins

Melissa Hale
Driving on the highway, looking for adventure, and a huge wasp splats onto your just-washed car window. Great!

Mosquitoes, flies, gnats, beetles, the list of summer pests goes on. Despite the annoyance they cause us (and our precious skin), you'd be surprised at how many we kill on the road. A study by the Discovery Company Treehugger found that each year, in the United States alone, roughly 32.5 trillion insects are killed by vehicles!

This number is simply astonishing, even to us. Who knew that we were exterminating that many bugs on a regular basis, not even including…
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Always happy endings at Wilkins

Melissa Hale
Imagine: You're driving down I-97 in your candy apple, red sports car. The wind in your hair, the radio blasting your favorite tune, and the carefree feeling is making your weekend fit for royalty. Suddenly, your engine smokes and cracks like a firework display and your carefree ride turns into a stress filled nightmare!

After the initial panic subsides, you have your car towed to your dealer, thinking "they'll fix the problem and?
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