"Debunking the Dumbest Car Myths"

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"Debunking the Dumbest Car Myths"
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Drivers shared the dumbest car myths, including the belief in a secret 100+ MPG carburetor, the idea that +2 seats lower insurance rates, and the myth that wearing a seatbelt can trap you in a crash. Other myths include the idea that different gas companies have distinct fuel refining processes, the belief that driving barefoot is illegal, and the misconception that big trucks indicate small genitalia. Additionally, there are myths about electric vehicles being less green and worse for the environment due to power plant emissions and battery manufacturing, as well as the belief that warming up a car before driving is necessary and that engine braking causes wear.

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