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John Paul is public affairs manager for AAA Southern New England and a columnist for Boston.com. A certified mechanic, Paul tests dozens of new cars each year and also hosts a radio show.
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What to buy after Volvo is Chinese
Q. Do you know what the plan is for the Volvo brand? I seem to remember that it was being sold to a Chinese firm. I love my Volvo and am due for a new car next year but will not buy anything manufactured in China. (By John Paul, Boston.com)
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Burnt-out bulb? You'll need an app for that
Q. What is happening to cars that I need a computer to replace a headlight bulb? Is this a plan by auto manufacturers to block car owners from doing their own repairs? (By John Paul, Boston.com, 11/16/09)
An S4 over an M3?
Q. If you had a choice of a BMW M3 or an Audi S4, which car would your buy and why? (By John Paul, 11/5/09)
Low rolling resistance tires do save fuel
Q. Can tires actually save gas? I have been hearing about tires that can cause the car to use less fuel, is this true? (By John Paul, 10/26/09)
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PETER DEMARCO | WHO TAUGHT YOU TO DRIVE?
Holiday wish list for hands-free texting
We all know that it’s dangerous to text on a cellphone while driving. Study after study proves it, and everyone from carmakers to cellphone companies is clamoring not to do it. New Hampshire and Rhode Island are among the latest states to outlaw the practice, and AAA and Verizon , among others, are calling for a national ban. (By Peter DeMarco, Boston Globe)
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Peter DeMarco writes about the rules of the road we all should know but really don't. His column, "Who taught YOU to drive?" appears every other week on Boston.com and in the Boston Globe's regional editions.