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Mastering TPMS care and diagnostics for safer drives

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are more than just dashboard lights—they’re essential safety tools that protect your tires, fuel economy, and handling. Understanding how they work, recognizing ...

Yes, you can replace your tires' TPMS sensor yourself (but here's why we wouldn't risk it)

One of the most common sensor issues you may encounter is with your car's TPMS sensor, but is it a sensor that you can ...
KREM

Spokane homeowners can get a free motion sensor light through new city program

SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is launching a program offering property owners a free solar-powered, motion-detecting residential light. The Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Light program ...
Autoblog

Your Car’s Tire Sensors May Be Sending Out Signals That Can Track It

A new study reveals your car’s tire sensors can secretly track movements using wireless signals, raising major privacy concerns for modern drivers. Researchers found modern TPMS tire sensors broadcast ...
USA Today

Your car's tire pressure sensor can fail. What to do if it does.

Most modern cars have tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), which will alert you if your tires need air. While most of the readings they give are accurate, they can still fail like any other part ...
New York Post

First-time homebuyers in California can get a $150K grant — but you’ll need to be quick

Your dream of owning a new home could become a reality — with some government support. California residents who have never owned a home are eligible for the state’s “Dream for All Shared Appreciation ...
upnorthlive

Traverse City police rebrand Quick Response Team as Resilience Program

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - The Traverse City Police Department has renamed a program aimed at helping people in crisis connect with local services, rebranding what was previously known as ...
AutoGuide

You Can Add TPMS Sensors to An Old Car. And It's Easier Than You Think

If you’re driving a beloved older vehicle, like a reliable sedan from the early 2000s, or a classic weekend cruiser, you’re likely missing out on one of the most underrated safety features of the ...
Hackaday

Tech In Plain Sight: Finding A Flat Tire

There was a time when wise older people warned you to check your tire pressure regularly. We never did, and would eventually wind up with a flat or, worse, a blowout. These days, your car will ...
Mongabay

Earth Rover Program seeks to track the world’s soil health

Leveraging tools from seismology — the study of earthquakes and the inside of our planet — the Earth Rover Program aims to provide critical data on the health of soil. Humans, and terrestrial life in ...
BGR

Are TPMS Sensors Actually Reliable?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have been a staple of the automotive industry since 2007, and they don't appear to be going anywhere ...