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Josh Sens

Contributing Writer, Via

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Josh Sens has more than 20 years of experience as a writer. He is a contributing writer at Golf Magazine, the restaurant critic for San Francisco Magazine, and the co-author, with Sammy Hagar, of Are We Having Any Fun Yet: The Cooking and Partying Handbook.

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His work has also appeared in Sunset, AFAR, Diablo, and others.

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Articles by Josh Sens

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Adopt these smart strategies to get more miles from every gallon.

Woman in straw hat points to Monument Valley in Utah

Why go it alone when small-group tours offer so many surprising perks?

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When used correctly, car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of fatal injuries for young kids.

AAA auto mechanic drains engine oil.

AAA experts answer all the most burning questions about oil changes.

two women with smartphone seated on open SUV hatchback plan road trip

Spending hours on the road? Here's how to be smart—and safe—behind the wheel.

A passenger boat cuts through deep blue water.

Stay safe while riding dirt bikes, boats, jet skis, and ATVs this summer.

A mechanic prepares a tool in a AAA repair shop

5 easy steps to create a beneficial and positive relationship with your auto mechanic.

a young man in a brand-new car holding keys

The beginner’s guide to buying a car with three easy-to-follow steps.

roller-coaster riders enjoying the ride at Six Flags in Vallejo, California

Try these tips to help keep your amusement park trip on track.

A dog lounges on a rug in a home that has been prepared for an earthquake.

Keep yourself and others safe by being ready for the next quake.

Nanci and Skip Williams outside of their 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia along a river in California.

AAA Members reveal the perks and potential pitfalls of going mobile.

A car in an organized garage

Garages and driveways can harbor hazards. Our top tips for decreasing clutter and increasing safety.

Man stands on ladder and cleans out gutters for winter

Here are the steps you can take to keep yourself and your possessions from getting soaked.

A AAA tow truck drives through Joshua Tree with a pickup on the back.

Remember these four words: slow down, move over.

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Car recalls can be serious. If you’re faced with a safety recall, here’s what to do.