Housekeeping: Happy Memorial Day
Once again, we're taking a break on Monday to honor those who died fighting for freedom.
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Housekeeping: We (Finally) Have a Bridgestone Blizzak Winner
We announced a giveaway earlier today, and while we're on the subject, we have a winner in our earlier Bridgestone Blizzak giveaway.
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TTAC Giveaway: Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner
We're giving things away again. This time it's a six-pack of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, and more.
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Housekeeping: We Have A Quaker State Winner
We gave away some Quaker State oil and swag last month -- and we have a winner!
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Our Resident Datsun Man Moves On
Hey all, I just wanted to post a quick note of thanks and fare thee well to our favorite Datsun/Nissan Z aficionado -- Chris Tonn.
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TTAC Giveaway: Quaker State Oil (and Swag)
Hey there! We know a lot of you are car enthusiasts who keep up to date on your oil changes. Well, for those of you like to maintain your rides, we’re going to help you out with a giveaway of some Quaker State products.
And some swag, too.
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Housekeeping: A Reminder About Used Car of the Day
I keep seeing comments -- and not just from one particular individual -- that suggest that not everyone fully understands the Used Car of the Day format, its purpose, and how I select the cars I do.
So let's do some learning.
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Housekeeping: The TTAC Podcast Returns!
Hey there! Remember the podcast we did until early last year? It was put on hiatus for a variety of reasons we'll keep in house -- and now, it's back!
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Housekeeping: Happy New Year!
Time rolls on. One year ends, another begins. And so on and so forth.
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Housekeeping: Happy Holidays
We're in the heart of the holiday season, so we're ducking out early and taking off until Tuesday.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
TTAC Giveaway: Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires
Win a set of Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires!
It's time for a TTAC Giveaway! Once again, we're giving away some winter tires! You can snag a set by entering below.
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Housekeeping: TTAC Takes Off for Veteran's Day
Today is Veteran's Day in the U.S. and it's a company holiday for us, so we are off.
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Housekeeping: Once Again, Please Play Nice
It's come to my attention that once again, the comments section is becoming less friendly than it should be.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: TTAC Takes Off For Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023
Hi there! Just a note to let you know we won't be posting Monday, as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day here in the United States and Canada.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy Labo(u)r Day 2023
It's the unofficial end of summer (see rant below) so we're off on Monday.
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Housekeeping: Announcing Our Meguiar's Winners!
Way back in May, we announced a giveaway for Meguiar's car-care products. We now have the winners!
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Memorial Day, 2023 Edition
As per usual when faced with a holiday weekend, we are going to be off.
I don't like to say we're "celebrating" Memorial Day, so much as we are honoring those who died serving our country.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy President's and Family Day!
It's a holiday Monday on both sides of the border. It's President's Day down here in the land of NASCAR and football that only has one 50-yard line. Meanwhile, the hockey-loving, syrup-guzzling folks on the other side are celebrating Family/Heritage day.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Hey Audi F1 Fans, Check This Out!
Hi there, folks. We're working on another initiative with our corporate parents/partners to promote our forums. In this case, it's all about Audi and F1.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Martin Luther King Day
Hey there B and B. Just checking in here to let you know we are off on Monday to celebrate/recognize Martin Luther King Day.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Love Classic JDM Cars? Read This!
As you might know, our corporate parents and partners run a whole bunch of forums. One that might interest you if you like Japanese Domestic Cars (JDM) is Classic JDM forum.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Keep It Civil, People
Hey there Best and Brightest! How are you doing? Feeling good on a Monday? That's good. Well, grab a cup of coffee and sit down. We need to talk.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Merry New Year!
It's the last working day of the year, and we're going to shut down early so we can par-taaaay.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Announcing Our Noco Jump Box Giveaway Winner
A few months ago, we announced a giveaway for a NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box.
We can now happily announce the winner.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy Holidays
As per usual, we're going to head into the Christmas holiday by taking some time off.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: We're Off Monday
Monday is Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, and we're going to be off.
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Housekeeping: Tech Q&A Remains Paused
Hi gang. Our tech columnist is still dealing with the family emergency that sidelined him last week.
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Housekeeping: Tech Q and A Will Return Next Week
Our tech Q and A columnist is dealing with a family emergency, so the column will return next week.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy Labo(u)r Day 2022
It's Labor Day in the U.S. on Monday, and also Labour Day in Canada on Monday, so in advance of the three-day weekend we're gonna shut 'er down a bit early.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: We Want Your Feedback
Hey there! As you know, TTAC looks a bit different than it did last week. And operates a bit differently, as well.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: TTAC Gets Game-Changing Design Language
When you log in to this grand old site next week, it will look different. For the first time in … well, a long time.
I know, you’ve heard talk of a redesign before. I’ve even seen mockups! But for a variety of reasons, things never moved past the planning stage.
Now, however, our corporate parents are leveraging a partnership and TTAC will be getting fresh new duds.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy Fourth of July
Once again, it’s time to, and I quote The Simpsons: “Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it.”
So that means we’re off on the Fourth of July.
But wait, there’s more!
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: We're Off Monday to Honor Juneteenth
Our corporate overlords have declared Juneteenth a holiday, and so it be declared that we, too, will be taking the day off.
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Housekeeping: Announcing the Bridgestone Summer Tire Giveaway Winner
We here at TTAC are happy to announce that we have a winner from the Bridgestone summer tire giveaway we ran at the end of April.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy Memorial Day
As per usual when a holiday approaches, TTAC will be taking some time off.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Announcing the Winner of the Lithium Auto Care Contest
We ran a giveaway of Lithium Auto Care products recently and now, we have a winner.
And the winner is…
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy President's and Family Day
Today is President’s Day in America and Family Day in Canada, and so we, and our corporate masters, are taking the day off.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy MLK Day
It’s Martin Luther King Day, and it’s a holiday for American employees working for our corporate overlords, so we’re going to take the day and take a nice little break.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: We Have a Winner!
We’re pleased to announce the winner of our Bridgestone Winter Tire Giveaway.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Check Your Spam Folder
You guys remember that winter-tire giveaway we ran last month? Yeah? Well, one of you won — and have not replied to several emails informing you that’s the case.
I suspect the email went to spam.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: TTAC Takes A Christmas Break
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, so it’s gonna be a long, relaxing weekend for those of us in the blog mines.
This means we will be knocking off early today.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy Labo(u)r Day
It’s Labo(u)r Day on both sides of the border on Monday, so us hard-working bloggers/writers/editors are taking it easy peasy until Tuesday.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Sign Up for Our Newsletter
You may have noticed a bit of text at the end of our posts lately asking you to sign up for our newsletter.
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Housekeeping: Happy Fourth of July!
It’s about time to celebrate America’s independence.
Which means fireworks, booze (don’t drink and drive), and barbecues.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: There Are Gonna Be Some Changes Around Here
Hi there. Your friendly Managing Editor here. I am checking in with you out there in B and B land to give you a quick update on what’s going on over here on this side of the computer/phone/tablet screen, over here in TTAC country.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Memorial Day is Here Again
Monday marks Memorial Day in America, and therefore, TTAC is taking a break.
Yes, like many of you, we will be off Monday.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: TTAC Changes Name, Now Truth About Current
Following in the footsteps of those hilarious Germans, we’re going to be changing our name to better reflect a changing automotive landscape as it shifts to electrification.
From now on, we’re The Truth About Current.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: We Take a Day Off to Celebrate POTUS
No, not the current POTUS. Or the previous one, or the one before that, or the one before that…
We’re taking Monday off to celebrate two long-dead presidents who shaped American history. Thanks to a revised holiday schedule from our corporate masters in … Toronto.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: In Which TTAC Observes MLK Day
Hey gang, the boss here.
Thanks to a directive from our corporate masters, we’re off on Monday.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Merry New Year
I don’t have much to say — you already know we’re on a light schedule until Monday. So I will keep this short.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Merry Happy Holidays, 2020 Edition
The hellfire of a year that 2020 has been is almost over, and while 2021 likely won’t be a picnic — especially at first, as we wait for the pandemic to abate as vaccines are rolled out — I don’t think too many people are going to miss this year.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Housekeeping: Happy Turkey Day in the States
Yeah, it’s that time of year again. Except this year, it won’t be normal.
![Tim Healey](https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/profile/2023/12/15/1375158_1.jpg?size=50x50)
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