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	<title>Amy's Garage &#187; Automotive Tips</title>
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	<description>The Musing of an AutoGirl</description>
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		<title>&#8220;OMG &#8211; The timing belt broke!&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/07/23/omg-the-timing-belt-broke-on-my-car/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Auto Craftsmen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Automotive Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[DON&#8217;T BE THIS PERSON?

While driving to work &#8211; the timing belt broke&#8230; and because this vehicle has an interference engine, the engine is probably toast. The vehicle got towed to my shop &#8211; Auto Craftsmen.
 Her auto technician told her 3xs that she should get the timing belt changed on her 2002 PT Cruiser.
But she [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Smart Jumper Cables</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/07/07/smart-jumper-cables/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Michelin smart jumper cables]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s cars are very complex. If the battery of your car dies &#8211; you want to be very careful how you get it started up. Here are 4 different ways you can charge the battery to get your car rolling down the road again.
1.  Slowly charge the battery by using a battery charger.



2. Use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Your Car Have an Airbag?</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/06/15/does-your-car-have-an-airbag/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/06/15/does-your-car-have-an-airbag/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:47:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automotive Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Auto Craftsmen]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cars give us freedom, independence and a quick and easy way to get from point A to point B.  Along with the convenience and joy of driving a car come the risks of getting in an accident. Every time you get into a vehicle you are putting your life on the line.
High-end luxury cars ($50,000 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Check Engine Light:  Why does it come on, what to do, and what happens if you ignore it?</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/06/05/check-engine-light-why-does-it-come-on-what-to-do-and-what-happens-if-you-ignore-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/06/05/check-engine-light-why-does-it-come-on-what-to-do-and-what-happens-if-you-ignore-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automotive Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[automotive industry]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[female automotive expert]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You’re driving to work, taking the kids to a ballgame, or running a routine errand… and then you see it – the Check Engine Light turns on. Ugh. For many people, the sight of a Check Engine Light triggers visions of a costly repair bill and a sense of worry, since most folks don’t really [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Car Care Council Launches Digital Car Care Guide.</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/03/09/car-care-council-launches-digital-car-care-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2010/03/09/car-care-council-launches-digital-car-care-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
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The Car Care Council has launched a digital version of its popular Car Care Guide. I think it&#8217;s a &#8216;Must Have&#8217; for all drivers. Great information!
The Car Care Guide uses easy-to-understand everyday language, instead of technical automotive jargon, and fits easily in a glove box. The guide covers the most common preventive maintenance occasions and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Well Are Your Windshield Wipers Working?</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2009/11/14/how-well-are-your-windshield-wipers-working/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2009/11/14/how-well-are-your-windshield-wipers-working/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:54:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[windshield wipers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter driving]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 
 Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd movie 

The lowly windshield wiper is easily forgotten and taken for granted until you really need it.
If it&#8217;s worn out and can’t keep up with the rain, sleet and snow, then it gets growled and cursed at when really it&#8217;s your own fault because you didn&#8217;t think about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Auto Craftsmen Car Care Clinic</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2009/03/16/auto-craftsmens-womans-car-care-clinic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2009/03/16/auto-craftsmens-womans-car-care-clinic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:23:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automotive Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amy mattinat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Auto Craftsmen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automotive maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automotive repairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[woman's car care clinic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[.!.
Auto Craftsmen had it&#8217;s 2nd Woman&#8217;s Car Care Clinic on Saturday March 14th.

With 16 women in attendance we covered the following topics:
How to Communicate Clearly so your Automotive Service provider understands exactly what you want and need done to your car.



Give Symptoms: Accurate descriptions of the symptoms will save you dollars and time. Be as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HELP! My teenage daughter is going for her drivers permit!</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2009/03/07/help-my-teenage-daughter-is-going-for-her-drivers-permit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2009/03/07/help-my-teenage-daughter-is-going-for-her-drivers-permit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automotive Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[amy mattinat]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
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The Misfits ipod
When a teenager gets behind the wheel of a car, they have entered a new chapter of their life and as a parent, you are going down that road with them whether you like it or not.
According to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration



The Last Patrol movie full

:

New drivers are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Secret Holiday Driving Stress Reliever</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2008/12/21/my-secret-holiday-driving-stress-reliever/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2008/12/21/my-secret-holiday-driving-stress-reliever/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automotive Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automotive stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holiday maddness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[

Hotel for Dogs psp

 No matter how well you plan, it happens every year. You rush around like a maniac doing last minute shopping, gift wrapping, making your special yummy recipe, packing up the family car and driving in really lousy weather to visit friends and family.

Remember that when you hit the roads to go [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tis the Season for Smart Savvy Women to Get a Great Car Deal Video Shopping on AskPatty.com</title>
		<link>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2008/11/28/tis-the-season-for-smart-savvy-women-to-get-a-great-car-deal-video-shopping-on-askpattycom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2008/11/28/tis-the-season-for-smart-savvy-women-to-get-a-great-car-deal-video-shopping-on-askpattycom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AutoGirl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automotive Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amy mattinat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[askpatty.com]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[.!.
I just LOVE AskPatty.com! This premier automotive website for women continues to add more information and value for her ‘sisters’ across the web.

Today, AskPatty.com launched this very cool video shopping tool. It includes narrated 360-degree video car and truck pictures of the exact model you are interested in. There is also a ‘CarBlabber’ reviews written [...]]]></description>
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