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Why Does My Phone Mount Only Charge My Phone 1-2% in 30 Minutes?
You plug your phone into your car mount and drive for 30 minutes, only to see the battery tick up…
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Why Does My Phone Case Ring Prevent the Mount Sides from Closing?
You slide your phone into the car mount, but the sides just won’t snap shut. That stubborn ring on your…
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Why Did My Old Phone Mount’s Suction Cup Melt in the Heat?
I left my old phone mount on the dashboard for just a few hours on a hot summer day. When…
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Why Didn’t the Vent Clip Work with My Car’s Vents?
Have you ever bought a vent clip for your phone or air freshener, only to find it just won’t stay…
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Why Does My Magnet Pick-Up Tool Miss Stuff in Taller Grass?
You head out to clean up nails in a field, but your magnet tool seems to skip right over them…
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Why Did the 3M Tape Not Hold on My Textured or Flat Dash Areas?
Why did the 3M tape not hold on my textured or flat dash areas? That is the frustrating question I…
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Is the Magnet Pick-Up Tool Durable Enough for Daily Use on a Job Site?
I have dropped screws, nails, and bits into tight spots more times than I can count. That is why I…
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Why Did I Ding a Star Off My Review Due to Mounting Limitations?
I gave a product five stars at first. But over time, new limits showed up that made it harder to…
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Why Does My Phone Mount on the Side Wall Next to My Leg Feel Awkward?
You might notice your phone mount on the side wall next to your leg feels awkward because your leg keeps…
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Why Did My Previous Phone Mounts Fall Off or Fall Apart?
You have probably bought a phone mount only to watch it fall off your dashboard or crack apart after a…
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Why Does My Phone Mount’s Vent Clip Cut Off the Airflow from that Vent?
You slide the phone mount onto your car vent, and suddenly the air barely comes through. This happens because the…
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How Do I Stop the Head of My Magnet Pick-Up Tool from Knocking Stuff Off on Stone?
If you use a magnet pick-up tool on a stone workbench or floor, the hard head can easily knock over…
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9 Best Magnet Pick-Up Tool for Engine Bay
9 best Magnet Pick-up Tool for engine bay There’s nothing worse than hearing a metal socket clink into the dark…
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Will a Curvy Dashboard Stop My Phone Mount from Working?
You are driving down the road and your phone mount keeps falling off your dashboard. That annoying problem might be…
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Why Does My Phone Mount Vibrate so Much on Bumpy Roads?
We have all been there. Your phone mount shakes like crazy on a bumpy road, making the screen blurry and…
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