Category Archives: Cars and Trucks

Do You Smoke Cigarettes In Your Car

Are you like most people that smoke in their cars? Do you roll down your window to let the smoke go out? Do you do this all of the time or only when you have your kids in the vehicle … Continue reading

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Volkswagen 01M Performance Transmission Upgrades

There is probably a transmission shop in almost every area in the country that can rebuild and modify transmission for American made vehicles. Whether it is a newer Camaro or a 60′s Mustang, there are plenty of aftermarket components and … Continue reading

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Battle Depreciation, Buy A Used MINI

UK Sales figures of cars sold during the first quarter of 2009 have recently been released and they are down by 30 per cent from the same period last year, but is this really a surprise? Well, I for one … Continue reading

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Adding Roadside Assistance to your Car Insurance Package

Roadside Assistance is great way to provide security for you and your family. You never know when you may blow out a tire or your battery will go dead. Many people are now adding roadside assistance coverage to their car … Continue reading

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Understanding How Different Auto Braking Systems Work

Reliable brakes are integral to the safe operation of any car, of course. They slow and stop your car by converting the kinetic energy of the rotating wheel into heat energy via friction. When your braking pedal is depressed, pads … Continue reading

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An Exploration Of Car Batteries And Proper Maintenance

Without batteries, today’s vehicles would be useless. The part may seem inconspicuous, but it plays a key role in your vehicle’s charging system. It is made up from a collection of lead-acid cells which provide power to the ignition system … Continue reading

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How Your Car’s Air Conditioner Works

Once an expensive luxury for the well-heeled, air conditioning is now a commonplace comfort in nearly all types of vehicles. A car’s A/C unit cools and dehumidifies air which enters the cabin. The first systems were relatively simple and easy … Continue reading

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Volkswagen: The Peoples Car, Then and Now

In 1938, shortly after taking over as the leader of Germany, Adolf Hitler teamed up with Ferdinand Porsche to design the now world renowned Volkswagen Beetle. Originally designed in 1933, the Peoples Car, translated from Volkswagen in German, was changed … Continue reading

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Emergency Bags: Why You Need One In Your Car

No matter how much control we like to think that we have, we never really know where we are going to be when disaster strikes. If you happen to be in your car when roads get washed out or otherwise … Continue reading

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Second Hand Cars With A Nearly New Feel

Just passed your driving test? Chances are that you will be looking to buy second hand cars which are economical to run and classed in a lower tax bracket. Although it’s not just new drivers which are opting to purchase … Continue reading

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