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Extremely Desparate Side of the Road Fix-its

MacGyver knew a thing or two about quick fixes. So you can't fix a broken axle with three chopsticks and a chicken wing, but you'd be surprised at the tools that are all around you disguised as every day objects.

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If you're taken by surprise by a breakdown, it doesn't mean that you have to be stranded or call for the tow truck. Being prepared for a side-of-the-road repair can save you time and money. There are things you can keep around that will get you back on the road temporarily, including some home remedies that grandma didn't even know about! You might not be able to fix everything with a packet of pepper, but I'll tell you one repair that calls for just that.

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