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Kara Vanderbeek

Expert Insurance Writer
    Kara Vanderbeek is an insurance writer specializing in vehicle maintenance how-tos and model specs. Kara’s uses her background in behavioral science to create useful content that helps car owners lower their car ownership expenses. Kara has written over 500 articles for Jerry with this goal in mind, ranging in topics from car maintenance basics to car interior reviews.
    Prior to joining the Jerry team, Kara worked as a youth and family counselor while pursuing her B.A. in Psychology at the University of Calgary.
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      Expertise
      • Car insurance
      • Car repair
      • Vehicle maintenance
      • Car knowledge
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      Education
      • B.A., Psychology, University of Calgary
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      Credentials
      • Academic All-Canadian
      • Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
      • Faculty of Arts Dean’s List

    Latest Articles by Kara Vanderbeek

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    Subaru Crosstrek Hood Release

    The hood release on a Subaru Crosstrek is located on the left-hand side of the dashboard. Here’s how to use it.
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    2017 Jeep Wrangler Oil Reset

    To reset the maintenance reminder light on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, you’ll need to go into vehicle settings to reset the engine oil life.
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    2022 GMC Yukon XL Dimensions

    Your resource for 2022 GMC Yukon XL dimensions is right here.

    Latest Answers by Kara Vanderbeek

    What do I do if my rearview mirror falls off?
    I was driving to work this morning when I realized my rearview had fallen off! I’m worried I will get a ticket if I don’t fix it soon. What do you do when your rearview mirror falls off?
    How much does it cost to fix a misfire?
    I experienced the symptoms of a misfire while I was driving my car yesterday, so I brought my car to the repair shop as soon as possible. How much should I expect to pay for the repair costs of the misfire?