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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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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

How do I turn off VTM-4 in my Honda Pilot?

The VTM-4 system in my car keeps coming on unexpectedly and I don’t know how to stop it from engaging. How do I turn off the VTM-4 system in my Honda Pilot?

How do you open the gas tank on the Toyota Sienna?

I’m renting a car while I’m traveling for business this week and I need to fill up on gas before I drive to the office tomorrow. I’m unsure how to open the tank on the car and I’m worried I’ll accidentally break something if I do it wrong. How do you open the gas tank on the Toyota Sienna?

How do you open the gas tank on the Toyota Prius?

My neighbor lent me their car to use while they’re away for the week, but I can’t figure out how to open the fuel tank to get gas. How do you open the gas tank on the Toyota Prius?

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