In addition to all the practical ways, such as not speeding, keeping proper tire pressure and combining several trips into one there are many more ways you can increase gas mileage by simply taking good care of your vehicle. Keep the engine well tuned and in good running order. Make sure the spark p...

The 1973 Pontiac Trans Am is the finest TransAM that Pontiac ever built. Not even Knight Rider?s bird can compare to the 73 TA. Growing up, I had a 1977 Trans Am (Smokey & The Bandit style) and as much fun as it was to drive, if there was a greener grass on the other side, it was the 73 Trans Am. Th...

Janette Oke is a Christian writer whose books about life, love, values and faith have a huge following among women today. Each of her Christian books for adults falls into one of six different series she wrote. These are:

• Women Of The West
• Love Comes Softly
• Canadian West Saga
• ...

It`s named after a nomadic, hearty Saharan tribe with the unusual- sounding name, TOUR-egg. Literally translated, the word means "free folk." So what better way to test drive the Touareg -- the first SUV offered by Volkswagen -- than during an open-road, 400-mile round-trip journey to the famed M...

Leasing a new car can be tricky business. Often, buyers are lured by the low monthly cost of car leasing, but leasing isn?t always the best option. Experts agree that leasing is a good idea if you regularly change cars every 2 years and prefer to drive new cars. By leasing a car, you only have to wo...

Tires...Tires...Tires... Is it my imagination or are tires becoming a real issue this season? It is getting?NO, it is to the point where almost every week a tire unexpectedly goes down, puts someone into the wall, and then they proceed to either lose the race or involve way too many other drivers in...

Among the most annoying and dangerous things that could happen to you while driving is to get stranded in the middle of nowhere due to busted lights. Auto lights are among the most essential auto parts since they ensure your safety as you drive down the road, turn, stop or park. They must be kept in...

The auction website eBay is known as a place where you can get almost anything at a very respectable price. Even with the small amount of fraud on eBay, its popularity and revenue continues to grow year after year. One other thing that continues to grow on eBay is the number of weird and entertainin...

Japanese Automakers with North American Head Quarters are moving the ball forward and pressing on into the future with new technologies for safety, fuel economy and net-centric systems. Before retiring from the auto aftermarket franchise industry, I took a tour around the nation to see what I had bu...

Land Rover is an unbeatable name in the all-terrain utility vehicle market. This marque sports not only the toughest performance auto parts from Land Rover electrical parts to Land Rover fuel injection parts, Land Rover transmission parts, Land Rover suspension and Land Rover accessories; but rugged...

The American Automobile Association or AAA and their latest "Car Care Plus" concept is an automotive destination for car owners. This is a proto-type store and training facility, which was set up for today?s consumer. The location is right next door to the place you have to go to pay traffic fines ...

If you have been selling on eBay or another online auction venue for a while, you know that various fees can really eat into your profit margin. The last thing you would need is having to spend a lot of money on software to help you run your business. Here are some software tools that are absolutel...

Electricity has been something that everybody has been for as long as we could remember. Electricity has been assisting people with their daily activities and word as well as in their times of recreation and play. And if truth be told, the automotive industry also utilizes electricity so as to power...

A turbo is an ingenious little design that harnesses the wasted kinetic energy we dump out through the exhaust system force more air into the engine. A turbo can be a simpler, more compact way to add power, especially for an aftermarket accessory. The basic turbo system comes with the turbo, exhaust...

Looking to restore a classic car? Remember riding in those big roomy 1950`s, 60`s and 70`s Pontiac`s, Ford`s, Buick`s and Mercury`s? You know, those big American cars? Remember back when you didn`t even have to wear a seatbelt when you were a kid? You could lay in the back seat on a long trip and h...

Cleaning stains from the inside of your car is no easy job. Here are a few Auto Detailing and Onsite Detailing Tips and Secrets of the Trade. Knowing how to remove stains like Catsup, Mustard and Secret Sauce from Ultimate Cheese Burgers, Whoppers, Big Macs, Famous Stars, Double Doubles and Classic ...

For years traditional scooters have been a common kid?s toy, second only to a bicycle, simply because they are fun to ride and they move you around easily to closely surrounding areas. Motor scooters have also existed for many years but until recently they have never been a popular form of transpor...

A completely new way of bringing the operating instructions of a car to the customer is now available by integrating an interactive manual into the car?s COMAND APS system. The car owner can now consult the operating manual right in the driver`s seat through the personal communications system. Bowne...

Next to our homes, our vehicles are the next biggest investment we make. Some of the cars, trucks, and SUVs today cost more than some homes! Therefore, we want to protect them from the ravages of the environment such as rust. Certain problems are inevitable, but rust is one that can be prevented. So...

Bumpers are one of the most essential auto parts. They serve both an aesthetic and practical function. They are also important safety features. Bumpers are made of heavy sheet metal and are mounted on the front and rear of the car. Bumpers are bent and formed into specific shapes in order to absorb ...

First of all let?s examine why you would need a Driving Instructor in order to learn how to drive. Sure everyone needs a teacher, advisor or instructor, don?t they, when facing up to a new challenge? Or do they? Which comes first, the Chicken or the Egg? Would you go out and Order an expensive Stein...

As a parent you will obviously be asked to help out with your offspring?s fundraising activities and one of those activities will be a car wash fundraiser. As a good parent having read this article you will know exactly what is needed and with a little help from other parents will be able to prevent...

From the beginning, starting with your first contact with whatever is connected to driving and cars, you must have heard of the utmost important aspect:the car insurance. To a certain extent the driver education must deal with this aspect which is vital for the driver and the car in itself. There ar...

Managing Waste Oil Filters is an issue. First we recommend a simple and easy method of crushing those used oil filter to save space and save our Nations Class II Hazardous Waste Dumps from over filling. We need to be careful with our waste and specifically the amount of waste. Here are the procedure...

Radar detector use is very common these days, for many people, speeding is a normal part of daily life. This law-bending is so prevalent and commonly accepted that there is even specialized electronic equipment to help drivers get away with it. Since its introduction in 1970s, the radar detector has...

What`s more exciting than driving off an auto dealer`s lot with a beautiful, brand new automobile, complete with that wonderful new car smell? Well, how about the excitement of saving up to $10,000 on a new car? It`s possible. In fact, it`s easy, if you just define "new" as new for you but not neces...

The popularity of online auction site eBay has been legendary. With millions of transactions completed daily, it is no surprise why many individuals who do not usually shop online regularly purchase items through eBay. From antique washboards to brand new wedding gowns, everything under the sun can ...

Car crime is falling and statistics show that car criminals are slowly being outwitted by vehicle owners and the police. Car crime fell by 9 percent between 2002/3 and 2003/4 according to police recorded crime statistics, proving that if owners continue to make small changes in their behaviour they ...

Most states have environmental rules, which affect the method of operations for mobile auto detailing. Some operators will not follow these guidelines or even bother to get a business license at all. This is a problematic situation for the small time operator in that it is only a matter of time befo...

Have you or someone you loved owned or ridden in a Ford F150, Ford F250 light-duty, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator or Lincoln Blackwood model from 1997-2000? These models suffer from a serious defect that threatens the safety and lives of its passengers. As early as 1995 Ford?s testing on an Exp...

What`s in a nickname? Nicknames are pretty important in the eBay world. You can use your nickname that you buddies gave you at a wild high school party and sure brag about it to your buddies. Your buddies will all know forsure and maybe they just might get thinking it`s cool. Just maybe... But, we n...

Before starting your brochure collection, in my view it is best to have a very clear idea about what you want to achieve. The reason for collecting is not important, but knowing the reason is. Are you interested in a particular period in history, a particular car, type of car or brochures from a par...

To insure a successful car wash fundraiser you will need to get publicity. You need to hit many different areas to insure everyone knows when and where the car wash fundraiser will be. The more people know about it the more people will show up. You must alert the media and the community. Here is som...

Aftermarket, OEM, or genuine auto parts... you`re confused about what to choose. If that`s you, read the following. Cheaper doesn?t always mean inferior. Such is the case with aftermarket and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) car parts. While they are often up to 70% cheaper than genuine parts, ...

I just received an interesting email from eBay and it got me thinking... Do you sell tires by mail? Maybe you should ?eBay? (yes it?s now a verb as well as a noun) I know, if you?re in the retail business ? you have a shop, staff, overhead and all that a physical location requires. But what would yo...

The 2006 Nissan Titan is a world-class truck. This full size pickup is at the top of its class with 379 lb-ft of torque. I had an opportunity to test drive and look at the Titan?s when looking to purchase a full size truck. I looked at the Tundra, too. The Toyota is no slacker by any means, but ...

When a potential bidder (customer) is looking at a specific auction you have listed, you can safely gamble that they are interested in that particular item. Now, if you have several things that are similar to that one item the person is looking at, it would be a good idea to let them know that you h...

Worn brake pads can adversely impact your ability to bring your car to a halt. This can be especially dangerous in an emergency situation when adequately working brakes are a must to help you stop your car promptly. There are some telltale signs of pending brake problems; do you know what they are? ...

Motorcycles evolve with time. Moreover, motorcycle parts also go with the flow of evolution. In addition, even fenders cope up with these moving changes. Buying Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) fenders is like buying the exact original fenders the manufacturer used to build. OEM fenders are...

You hear about automotive recalls all the time in the newspaper, on the Internet, as well as on the nightly news. Amazingly, one in 12 cars traveling the roads today were recalled for one reason or another in 2003. However, even more amazing is the fact that only one third of the owners of the recal...

Sooner or later most people buy a new car. It doesn`t matter if it`s your third new car or your first, it almost always happens sometime. There is an art to buying a new car and if you know it, you`re better prepared when that day arrives. Every car buyer knows that there are tricks to getting a...

With prices averaging more than $20,000 for a new vehicle and $9,500 for a four-year-old vehicle, most consumers need financing or leasing to acquire a vehicle. In some cases, buyers use "direct lending:" they obtain a loan directly from a finance company, bank or credit union. In direct lending,...

Contrary to what its name suggests, the Texas Lemon Law is not a legislation that deals with the buying and selling of fruits or rule against its bright color. It does not even come close. Rather it involves the right of American consumers, who buy vehicles, used or brand new, cars or trucks, to...

Ford?s Hybrid Car: A Giant Step towards the Reduction of Oil Consumption and Air Pollution. Today?s financial crisis comes as a main concern with the price hikes of main commodities and the tremendous raise in petroleum prices. More and more people?interest groups, government administrators, consu...

The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was started in 1902 by Max Grabowski. It was the manufacturer of some of the earliest trucks and was purchased in 1909 by GM. In 1912 the name GMC was first used at the New York Auto Show and in 1996 the suffix Truck was dropped. What most people don`t know is tha...

Imagine getting paid to drive some of the world?s greatest cars -- Mercedes, Corvette, Porsche, Viper, and others. Sounds great? Now picture doing that on luxurious all-expense-paid trips to exotic locations, where you hang out with some of the biggest names in the auto industry. That?s everyday ...

Bumpers are one of the most essential auto parts. They serve both an aesthetic and practical function. They are also important safety features. Bumpers are made of heavy sheet metal and are mounted on the front and rear of the car. Bumpers are bent and formed into specific shapes in order to absorb ...

Choosing the right fuel treatments might be the difference between your car mechanism`s receiving bad deposits or not as well as it could reduce the engine`s wear or increase it in case it was wrongly chosen. Due to all these reasons, it is very important that you buy the right fuel treatments for y...

Motorcycle face and eye apparel saves face. Every rider who has been hit by debris, bugs or insects, blaze of the sun can go into details on how they are benefited by said motorcycle apparel. Windshields and sunglasses may not offer the best protection that we need. This is because debris, wind, b...

Many of the gas saving devices being advertised do not work and can actually damage your vehicle. After evaluating and testing more than 100 alleged gas- saving devices, the Environmental Protection Agency has found only a few that improve mileage and none that do so significantly. The gas-sav...