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Drew Blankenship

These Everyday Driving Habits Are Quietly Destroying Cars Before Dash Warnings

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When I worked as a mechanic, I saw a lot of customers who assumed everything with their car was fine if there weren’t any lights on the dashboard. That’s not always the case. In fact, a lot of the time, your warning lights on your dash won’t signal anything is wrong until the problem is really bad. There is some good news, though. Many drivers have habits that can be changed to better care for their vehicle. Here are eight everyday driving habits that sabotage your car long before the dashboard says a word.

1. Riding the Brakes on Downhills

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