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Repeat DUI Offender Hits Judge

Published on June 17, 2010 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

While it’s not a specific car I’m talking about this time, this one hits close to home.  This incident happened in Montgomery County, MD, where I currently reside.  Turns out that a repeat DUI offender named Rene Fernandez was involved in a collision last August, when his Tahoe struck a Honda Accord in the oncoming lane.  The ironic part?  The driver of the Honda was none other than Edwin Collier, a retired judge who had let Fernandez off light in 1998, when Fernandez was caught driving drunk for the second time in 3 months.

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PSA: Got a dead battery?

Published on January 26, 2010 in General and Under the Hood (In Depth). 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , .

Image Source: http://www.sendafriendautocare.com/images/car-battery.jpgFor many decades, the only electronics in cars were their radios, lights and ignition systems.  Then came power windows and locks, followed by fuel injection, which introduced computers to the automobile.  Then sensors galore, and with them, more computers.  Nowadays, satellite navigation, touch screens and high-powered sound systems are standard or optional on most vehicles.  With all the new electronic gizmos that automakers have added to their products, it’s no wonder that car batteries die quicker.  Not to mention motorized seats and mirrors.

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