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Hubcaps or Wheel Covers, Whats in a Name?
Cars and trucks built before about 1935 came on wire spoke wheels with small metal caps installed to seal the wheel hub on the axle. Those early "HUBcaps" were smaller than 3" in diameter, made of heavy gauge plated steel hammered onto the hub of t...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Phil Sollecito
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Catalytic Converters and Your Vehicles Emission System
Before 1975 no U.S. vehicle came equipped with a catalytic converter. Changes in environmental policy -- started with the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] by the Nixon Administration – soon changed all of that. Now, with very ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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Increase Your Torque And Save On Gas
If you were to mention to someone that most performance automotive parts can conserve fuel while producing more power, likely you would not be believed. In previous generations this statement would probably have held true, but today -- due to techn...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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Auto Auctions - The Right Place For Bargains
Among the different kinds of auto auctions, car government auctions are perhaps the most lucrative. Here you can really get a great bargain on a new or used vehicle. These government auctions are selling vehicles that have been seized or repossesse...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Terje Ellingsen
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Protect Your Wheels From An Insidious Fiend
A few years back, a friend of mine brought over his newly purchased and "gently used" 325i to my home. I was nearly as excited for him as he was for himself as this was the car that he had always wanted. A recent promotion and raise at work meant h...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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The Mysterious Check Engine Light
If you have had your car or SUV long enough, that annoying "check engine" light has probably made an appearance on your dash board. The first time I saw it, I popped the hood and "checked" the engine. It seemed ok to me. My car was running fine. So...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Jason Miller
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Lights, Lamps, and Bulbs Oh My
Can you imagine driving down the road at night with barely a flashlight bulb to guide your way? The first cars were outfitted with headlights that were just about that dim. Fortunately, lighting technology has improved to the point to where your ca...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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Honda and the New Diesel Powered Cars
In Europe and the rest of the world Diesel powered cars are the norm, where as in the United States most of our vehicles are gasoline powered. Generally Diesel is a much better for the environment vehicle as the exhaust is not a toxic to humans. Di...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lance Winslow
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Car and SUV Tax Breaks for Hybrid Vehicles
You may not realize this but if you are going to buy a hybrid car, SUV or any similar vehicle you could get a whopping tax break. In fact few consumers have taken the government up on this offer, perhaps they do not realize that this was part of th...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lance Winslow
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Auto Auctions – Luxury Vehicles for Economy Budgets
Auto auctions are making it easier than ever for consumers to get into the car of their dreams. Like most Americans, you probably have luxury taste, but live on an economy budget. With a little research and patience, however, that luxury vehicle ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Cat Tobin
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Keep Your Vehicles Carpets Clean
Your $30,000 car has come equipped with all of the latest bells and whistles: traction control; Sirius satellite radio; side curtain air bags; Onstar; and power everything. Well, there is one thing that is curiously left out of many new car purchas...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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6 Pocket Rockets
Just because your car is small, doesn’t mean that it has to be slow. In fact, some of the fastest cars on the road today are subcompacts. How so? Because their owners have modified them to the point where they can squeeze out additional horsepower ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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Weather and Car Cover Fundamentals
Selecting a car cover for your truck, van, SUV, or passenger car is a matter of finding one that fits your car and going with that one, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than simply purchasing a car cover. Size does matter, but so do quality, ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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Tips on Choosing Discount Tires
There is a saying by a famous tire manufacturer Michelin: "So much is riding on your tires." This is true no matter if you're driving a sport coupe or an electric scooter. Cheap tires can damage a great car, and great tires can do wonders for a wor...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Kathryn Whittaker
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Ten Quick Points for Improving Your Driving Test Performance
Here are a few pointers for you to consider:
(1) Right foot ... use the right foot gently on both the gas and the brake pedals. Heavy braking will tell the Examiner that you haven’t prepared sufficiently in advance for your slow down! However when ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Robin Piggott
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Types of Air Filters for Your Vehicle
How often do you replace your car’s air filter? Every 10 thousand miles? 12K? 15K? During the life of your car – assuming you plan on keeping your vehicle for many years – you could easily go through 8, 10, even 15 or more air filters. Of course, ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Matthew Keegan
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Top 9 Used Car Salesmen Tricks, and How to Avoid Them
One of the biggest moments in many people’s lives is driving off in their brand-spanking-new automobile. It’s an exhilarating feeling. It’s also a big moment because in that very instant, that brand-spanking-new car loses a big chunk of its value—t...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Donald Lee
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Consider Buying A Green Machine
When buying a new car, usually family needs dictate the
type of vehicle you can consider. A two auto family works
well with one minivan or SUV and one smaller car for commuting. Since most trips in the car carry one or two people, it is preferab...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Kenneth Hoffman
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Keeping Your Car Like New
Here are some tips for extending the life of your car and for keeping that new-car-look.
[1] Never wipe a dry windshield or car paint. Quartz grains in the
dirt can scratch the glass or paint. Use a wetted cloth or
better yet, a chamois.
[2] ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Kenneth Hoffman
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Oil Cartel and Washington D.C.
Often you will hear anti-sentiments of disenchanted Democrats complain about the Leadership of our nation, claiming those oil people do not care about us. The government and Oil Companies are a giant cartel they will tell you. Indeed they also will...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lance Winslow
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Give Your Auto TLC, Its Fall Car Care Month
October has been designated as the Fall Car Care Month by the Car Care Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating motorists about proper vehicle care and maintenance. This time of the year is perfect time to prepare for the approachi...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Joe Thompson
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Cars Tough Enough for No Airbags
Technology advances in materials will soon make our cars so strong they will be unbreakable. Even if turned over by a Category Five Hurricane like Hurricanes Rita, Katrina or Wilma would not harm them. So what if they blow through a hotel or drive ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lance Winslow
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Automotive Career Week is Here
Looking for career in the automotive sector? You are not alone. This week over 600 car dealerships, 5 major automakers and many OEM suppliers are participating in ACW Automotive Career Week, its here. Eleven State Governors have issued important pr...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lance Winslow
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Bio Fuel by Farmers not Oil Companies
Recently I had a conversation with a brilliant engineer and scientist about growing our fuel that is to say Bio Fuel planted, cultivated and harvested by Farmers not from drilling, pumping, transporting and refining by the Oil Companies. He indicat...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lance Winslow
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