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Can You Name These Cars From '80s Music Videos?
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What's better than looking at cool cars? Looking at cool cars in the greatest '80s music videos of course! Do you have a keen eye for hot rods? Prove all of your car and '80s music knowledge with this quiz!
Why are thieves looking for suction cup marks on your car's front window?
Why are thieves looking for suction cup marks? Find out why thieves are looking for suction cup marks in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Are RFID ignition systems secure?
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RFID ignition systems rely on radio-frequency signals to reduce car thefts. Learn about RFID ignition systems and find out if they really icrease security and reduce thefts.
What does a chop shop do?
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What does a chop shop do? Read about chop shops and what happens to stolen cars.
Why would someone want to steal the hybrid badge from my car?
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Why would someone steal a hybrid badge off of a car? Read up on the top theories about stolen hybrid car badges.
How VINs Work
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Learn where to find your car's VIN, what the numbers mean, and how you can use VINs to help prevent theft, or learn about the history of a used car.
What Is a Salvage Title?
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What is a salvage title? Read about salvage titles and whether you can really get that seemingly-perfect deal on a car.
Is a tracking and recovery system for your car worth the cost?
Is a tracking and recovery system for your car worth the cost? Read about auto tracking and recovery systems at HowStuffWorks.
How do the automobile ignition keys with chips embedded in them work?
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A friend of mine just bought a new car and it has a neat security feature. The ignition key has what looks like a microchip embedded in it. The owners manual says that without this chip, the engine either will not start or will start and then die immediately. How does this microchip on the key prevent the engine from starting?
California Released Thousands of Prisoners Early — Guess How That Turned Out
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From 2011 to 2013, California released thousands of non-violent criminals. What was the impact on crime? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.