SpotHero School: A Guide to Your Dashboard Lights and What They Mean

Have you ever seen a dashboard light come on in your car and have no idea what it means? Well, school is in session! Here is a list of some of the most common indicator lights and what they mean, courtesy of SpotHero. Check Engine Light The check engine light is often red and is […]

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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather

Winter is here and with it comes conditions that can make both driving and parking a challenge. Whether you live in a frozen tundra or somewhere winters tend to be mild, there are precautions anyone can take to ensure your car stays in good shape when the temperature drops. We’ve rounded up the most brrr-illiant […]

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The Best Gifts for your Car this Holiday Season

Tis the season to give, and we don’t think you should leave anyone off your list—including your car! In the spirit of the holidays, we asked SpotHero employees what their best car “gifts” were, and put together a list just for you to check twice. Pet Mats: Keep your car clean with a removable mat […]

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Keeping your Car and Belongings Safe

SpotHero knows that the last thing anyone wants is to have items or even their car stolen. In 2020, 810,400 vehicles were stolen, the highest annual number of vehicles stolen since 2008, when 959,059 vehicles were stolen. Stay safe with these four tips to keep your car and belongings safe. Old tricks are the best […]

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Spring Cleaning: Car Care Tips for Spring

Spring has sprung! After a long, snowy, icy winter it’s finally time to clean off that road salt, spruce up your car, and protect it from wear and tear. Save money with these do-it-yourself tips to tidy up your car and leave it spotless! 1. Replace Your Windshield Wipers After a frosty winter, your wipers […]

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Creative Cures for the Winter Blues

Winter has roared into much of the country, leaving some of us feeling more than a bit blue. If the cold weather and cloudy skies have your spirits sagging, here are a few suggestions to give your mood a lift this winter:  Cook your favorite meal. Maybe you’re a total gourmet, or maybe your expertise […]

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Achieve Your Resolutions with SpotHero

Happy New Year! It’s time for fresh starts and goals to make this year the best one yet. But as we all know, making the resolution is the easy part. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! With SpotHero’s flexible parking solutions, you can stay on top of your resolutions this year. Resolution: Get Moving Good […]

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Parking Frights to Avoid

Tight spots, tickets, and traffic—oh my! Parking has the potential to be the stuff of nightmares, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some of the most frightful parking scenarios, and what you can do to avoid and resolve them. The Ghosted Key  Perhaps one of the most frustrating experiences for a driver is […]

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How to Choose the Right Tires

There’s nothing worse than having car troubles in your time of need. Whether you realize that your brakes are faulty while on the way to work or your engine stops running when on a time-sensitive errand, these situations are not just inconveniences, but they’re dangerous, too.  One part of the car that is arguably one […]

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