Two of Our Biggest Brands are Two of the World's Biggest Water Stewards

Water conservation may not be something you think about much in East Petersburg, PA. Here in the northeast, we get ample rain. Sometimes it feels like too much.

However, the recent severe droughts in California have struck home for many that water security is a thing we must all concern ourselves with.

In fact, many areas across the globe are suffering from a shortage of clean drinking water. This is not only a

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Surviving Brake Failure Bear Grylls Style

It's the worst case scenario: you're on a steep hill when your brakes suddenly give out. You're picking up speed. What do you do?

The first thing you should do, before you've build up speed, is shift down into a lower gear. This will let the engine slow the car for you. Then, utilize your parking brake, lightly pulling on it to gradually decrease speed. Do not pull up on it sharply like you're trying to do a bootlegger's turn, because you will skid, like you're doing a bootlegger's turn.

Be sure…

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The 1995 Jeep Wrangler vs the 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

When it comes to Jeep brand vehicles, do they not make them like they used to, or is newer better?

The Fast Lane Car aims to find out, testing a 20-year old Wrangler against its brand new counterpart.

One reviewer predicts, right off the bat, that the newer model will fare better.

Why?

It's got newer coil springs, while the old is still using leaf springs. It has a disconnecting front sway bar, and a computer able to provide automatic traction control, and optimization for various terrains.

He was right about the 2015 Wrangler's superior performance, but he…

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The Best Way to Navigate Traffic, According to the Mythbusters

The Mythbusters received a myth that it is actually faster to stay in one lane than to switch lanes and try to pass in heavy traffic.

This should be an easy one to figure out.

The answer they came up with is simple, yet complicated.

In traveling from San Francisco to San Jose, the car that was allowed to change lanes always arrived faster than the car that stuck to one lane.

However.

The lane-sticking cars were only a few minutes behind. The fastest time, for the lane-switching car, was 1 hour and 16 minutes, while the slowest lane-sticking car…

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Do You Check Your Oil Often Enough?

Oil is the life's blood of your engine... but are you sure you've got enough of it in there?

Usually, waiting until your routine service appointment isn't too dangerous, but if your oil was too low, it can cause serious engine damage. That's the heart of your car, you know.

Checking your oil in between maintenance visits is easy, and takes less than two minutes to explain.

First, make sure your engine has been off for at least 10 minutes. When it's cool, open the hood, and find your dipstick. On most Ford vehicles, it…

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How to Increase Your Tires' Longevity

Tires may be the single most important part of your car. Sure, brakes are important, and the engine is important, but you'd be going nowhere fast without tires. So how do you keep them functionally optimally for longer?

Chevrolet expert Mark explains.

Need help with maintenance? Visit LCM Used Car Center's service center for more expert advice, and to keep your car performing in peak condition.

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Myths and Truths About Sinking Cars

You can't open the door to a sinking car. When a car hits the water, the electricity will short out so you'd better have a manual window crank. You can shatter the window using keys. Aquatic car crashes are terrifying. Anyone who has ever driven over a bridge has probably thought about it, at least once. So it's no wonder there are so many myths and legends surrounding it. Does any of that advice work? Thankfully, the Mythbusters took an extensive look at the best ways to get out of a sinking
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Consumer Reports Lists Best Used Cars for 2015

We know that there's an endless list of options to pick and choose between when it comes to pre-owned models. You can search forever, but eventually you have to decide on a used model that suits your needs.

Thankfully, Consumer Reports has taken the pain out of your vehicle search by listing its "Best Used Cars" for 2015! As shown in the clip above, Consumer Reports names the Honda CR-V, Mazda3, Toyota Highlander and…

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Celebrate This Father's Day with the Perfect Gift


Father's Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your father how much you appreciate him than by surprising him with a shiny new car? At LCM Used Car Center, we're confident that your dad would be over the moon if he found a great new car with a big red bow waiting for him in the driveway. To get you thinking about this grand gift idea, here are…

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After-Hours Toy Car Action with Xcar

There's a lot of fun to be had in a toy store, no matter how old you are, but the sad fact of adulthood is that the employees won't let us get in the tiny gokarts and race around. However, the guys at Xcar found a way around this: wait until after the store closes! Take a look below as these two hide out until after hours, break out the Crazy Carts, and…

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