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    CR Digital Archive

    September 2015

    Cover Story

    Secrets of car insurance prices
    What's worse: a poor credit score or a DWI conviction? You won't believe how car insurers see it.

    Special Section

    Is your hospital as safe as it claims?
    Consumer Reports wants your help tracking down hospitals that may not accurately report deadly infections

    Features

    Frustrated by customer service?
    Learn the secrets of super-users
    5 steps to a safer bathroom
    These simple upgrades can prevent slips and falls

    Lab Tests

    The problem with laundry detergent pods
    Liquid laundry packs can be poisonous, and that's why Consumer Reports no longer recommends them
    A boost for children's car seat safety
    Consumer Reports' rigorous child-seat testing helps parents shop smarter

    Cars

    Lexus SUV review: 2015 Lexus NX 200t and NX 300h
    The automaker takes a detour with its new small SUV

    Up Front

    Rage against robocalls
    Solutions to stop the onslaught might finally be within reach
    Is grazing good for you?
    America's snack habit might be what's expanding our waistlines, but there is a way to have your snack and stay healthy, too
    Robocall blocker review
    Is there any way to eliminate those maddening calls?

    Departments

    Getting to the whole truth about car insurance
    Consumer Reports' investigates how car insurance policies and rates are determined

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