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Your new car has made you so joyous. It even still has that clean smell, and the paint shines brightly in the sun. Now that you have taken it off the lot it is your responsibility to follow your maintenance schedule. Whether it be oil changes, tires, or even wiper blades, these are all key to keeping your car like new for the next 300k miles.

Your vehicle maintenance schedule is based on your manufacturer's guidelines. They designed the car, so they know how to keep it going down the road. In your owner’s manual should be the…

Here at Earthycars, we recognize that car engines have truly come a long way over the decades. In addition to becoming more lightweight, powerful, and even fuel efficient, car engines now use technology to help you travel between destinations with ease. That’s why it is important to check every component in your vehicle’s engine routinely to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Regular service appointments can help you to avoid the issues caused by friction, corrosion, overheating, and more.

Most modern cars and trucks can last for years with regular service appointments. That’s one big reason why the Earthycars team suggests that you start your search for a new car by browsing through our used car inventory. While there are benefits and drawbacks to purchasing a new or used car, we are pleased to share four reasons why you may want to give a pre-owned car a second look! A used vehicle gives you access to:

• Unique models that may be out-of-production
• Affordable daily transportation with low monthly payments

This #Ford employee’s idea could bring #cleanwater to parts of the world that need it. https://t.co/oCuoSX0V8V pic.twitter.com/lXJQA4st3c

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) September 27, 2016

Though it's not something we worry much about in our day-to-day here in Vermont, around the world, there is an increasing scarcity of clean drinking water. As climate change continues to take its toll and human population continues to soar upward, the UN estimates 47 percent of people will live in water-stressed areas by 2030.

Cars, you would think, are part of the problem, not the solution.

Ford…

If there is one thing Vermonters love, it's their dogs -- or as many cheekily dub them, "fur-children." And, if there's another thing Vermonters love more, it's taking their four-legged kids on outdoor adventures through the Green Mountains.

That means a lot of dog-hours on the road.

When you travel with your pet in the car, make sure you are doing it safely and with less stress by following these handy tips from Ford:

• Keep a water bowl in the car for on-the-go hydration. Most pet stores in the Burlington and Williston area sell collapsible bowls made of…

Whether you are keeping the kids occupied on the way to school, or your friends are doing a Zen-inspired adult coloring book in the passenger seat, one thing is certain -- crayon is a mess to get out of fabric car seats.

The reason, as true science-nerds will appreciate, is that crayons are made with wax, which an extremely hydrophobic non-polar substance. In layman's terms -- it will not dissolve in water no matter how hard you try. Most cleaning products are designed for things that can dissolve in water. That's why crayon stains defy fabric cleaner.

What can you…

What IS distracted driving anyway? https://t.co/Cz9W9LdhTf pic.twitter.com/JOAkHT07HG

— NHTSA (@NHTSAgov) July 19, 2016

According to NHTSA distracted driving statistics, drivers under 25 are more likely to text while driving than any other age group. As a college town, Burlington must be facing a serious distracted-driving crisis!

But can we really blame younger drivers for all our traffic problems?

It is statistically true that younger drivers are more likely to drive distracted, and more likely to use a cell phone -- but the track record for members of older demographics is far...

If you recently started school at UVM or Champlain, you may be looking for an affordable used car to get you around the greater Burlington area.

Chances are, before you lay down money on a vehicle, you're going to want to test drive it first -- especially a used vehicle. On a test drive, you can make sure a pre-owned car or SUV is in good condition, and that it is equipped with the features you want.

However, many drivers, particularly younger drivers, often skip the test-drive step of the buying process because they don't know what to do…

5 Consumer Objections To Plug-in Hybrids – Answered https://t.co/ckIJ24bU3j w/ @HybridCarsCom

— Kelley Blue Book (@KelleyBlueBook) August 17, 2016

Cruise around the Burlington area, and you'll see several electric vehicle charging stations where conscientious drivers can plug in their battery-electric (BEV), or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.

A plug-in hybrid is something in between a conventional hybrid and a fully-electric car. It boasts the ability to drive a limited range on electricity only, but features a gasoline engine to extend its range for longer trips. You can see...

The Pokémon Go app is not unlike the bubonic plague in its viral spread across the globe. Even if you don't play it, you've seen swarms of people wandering around Maple Tree Place or Church Street, holding their phones in front of them.

Well, okay, people have been doing that since the invention of the cell phone, so not much has changed.

There has already been plenty of controversy, and more than a few accidents, involving people playing the game behind the wheel of a car. Whether you are texting, making a phone call, or playing Pok…