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Dee Mullen - who has written 11 posts on Motorcars Cleveland.


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Long Family Road Trip? Fear Not!

Posted on 07 August 2008

Dreading that long, boring family road trip that seems to drag on for forever and a day? The time spent in the car does not have to be so painfully monotonous… Play a game! It does not matter how old you are, a good car game will help to pass the time and make a […]

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Surviving the Mean Streets for Driving

Posted on 05 August 2008

 It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, there are going to be hundreds of thousands of autmobile accidents every month. The causes of accidents range from driver inattentiveness to poor driving conditions to the infamous drunk driver. Regardless of the cause, safe and defensive driving on your part can help avoid that unwanted collision […]

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True Perks of Fuel Perks

Posted on 04 August 2008

While gas prices are finally falling again, I would not count on them staying this low forever. Even still, anything over $3 is not very cheap and most people are barely able to afford to fill up their tanks while paying for other bills and necessities. To help combat the steep price of gas, several gas stations […]

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Tommy’s on Coventry, The Only Tommy You Need to Know

Posted on 01 August 2008

Trying to find a local restaurant with great food and low prices? Well, look no more! Tommy’s Restaurant on Coventry has to be one of the best places around. With their delicious food, moderate prices, and laid back atmosphere, it would be silly to not try eating there at least once. The fast and friendly […]

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Who Said “Foreign-Made” Was Bad?? Honda’s and Toyota’s Topping the Charts

Posted on 31 July 2008

Here in the states, there are several people who are very sensitive about the subject of buying foreign products. The simplest question about foreign-made items will send them into a “patriotic” rant that just may well last for minutes to hours. They only buy “American,” and that is that.

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Going Green With Everything in 4 Ways or Less

Posted on 29 July 2008

There used to be a time and place when the majority of people scoffed at the idea of “going green.” Most everyone thought that caring for the environment was “for the birds” and that there was nothing to worry about. However there is a growing concern for the condition of the environment in this day […]

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Auto Theft Is Not So Grand: 10 Ways to Safe Guard Your Vehicle

Posted on 27 July 2008

Did you know that a car is stolen every 24 seconds in the United States according to the Insurance Information Institute? Auto theft is not as grand as the game series will lead you to believe. Well, at least not for the victim who is not only out of a car, but also lost whatever […]

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9 Do’s and Don’ts For Routine Traffic Stops

Posted on 23 July 2008

Common sense would tell anyone that the easiest way to avoid being pulled over by traffic law enforcement officers is to obey all traffic laws and the posted speed limits. Unfortunately, as humans, we are not perfect and sometimes have problems abiding by the rules of the road. Everyone will have a run in with […]

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Got A Lead Foot?? Top 5 Speed Traps to Avoid in Cleveland

Posted on 10 July 2008

Have you ever nervously sped up to make it through a changing traffic light and then sighed in relief when the car made it through and no cops were around to see? Or maybe you were just cruising along a little faster than the posted speed limit and slowed down once you noticed in case […]

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5 Ways to Get An Extra 55mpg Out of A Prius

Posted on 08 July 2008

Stretch Armstrong is no longer the only guy on the block with the incredible ability to stretch things beyond their physicals bounds. According to HybridCars.com, Prius owners are trying their hardest to extend gas mileage well past the estimated 48mpg city and 45mpg highway. These “hypermilers” are claiming to achieve gas mileage in rages as […]

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