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Car ownership
H5Car ownership5 lessons
- The maintenance schedule
Your owner's manual has the schedule your car actually needs.
- How to jump-start a car
Gloves and eye protection on.
- How to change a flat tire
Get somewhere safe and level, loosen the lug nuts before you jack the car up, and tighten them in a star pattern.
- Checking for recalls
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
- What to do after a crash
Safety first: call 911 if anyone's hurt, move out of traffic if you safely can, then trade information, take photos and notes, and call your insurer.
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