Benjamin Preston is an automotive journalist who holds the dubious distinction of having worked both as a writer and editor for the New York Times Automobiles section and as a mechanic at the Pep Boys in Fredericksburg, Va. As a journalist, his work has taken him to a few war zones, including Baghdad, Iraq, and the Detroit auto show.
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How Often Should I Change My Car’s Fluids?
By Benjamin Preston / Published Oct 6, 2016
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By Benjamin Preston / Published Jan 18, 2016
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By Benjamin Preston / Published Apr 29, 2016
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By Benjamin Preston / Published Oct 27, 2016
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser New Dad Review: Big, Capable, and Outdated
By Benjamin Preston / Published Mar 18, 2019
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By Benjamin Preston / Published May 31, 2016
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By Benjamin Preston / Published Oct 14, 2016
The Dodge Durango R/T Is Ruggedly Individual, For Better or Worse
By Benjamin Preston / Published Oct 5, 2016
How to Buy Car Parts Without Getting Screwed
By Benjamin Preston / Published Jan 4, 2017
2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 Cabriolet New Dad Review: Teaching Kids the Value of a Dollar
By Benjamin Preston / Published Oct 15, 2018
2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator New Dad Review: Good for Rappers, Better for Dads
By Benjamin Preston / Published Jun 20, 2018
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio New Dad Review: Wild Horses Are Fun, But Not for the Whole Family
By Benjamin Preston / Published Nov 26, 2018