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Look, we get it. It’s 2023: you carry a smartphone with you at all times, and you probably have both an AAA membership and the app. In most situations, those will be the most important tools in your ...

It's every traveler's worst nightmare. Moments before you're supposed to leave for vacation, you try to start your car – and it won't. That happened to me in Provo, Utah, recently. On an unusually ...

Like with Emergency SOS via satellite, the new roadside assistance feature requires being in an area without cellular coverage from your network. Being stranded without service is the first step, so ...

I own a clunker. It guzzles gas and makes strange noises. A couple of weeks ago, I got into the car, turned the key, and it made no noise. After an hour of trying and cursing, I gave up. Another hour ...

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You never expect to be in a dire situation, but it's good to be prepared in case one occurs. Your phone is a great tool in case of an emergency, but don't rely on it -- after all, it can get wet, ...