Do You Smoke Cigarettes In Your Car
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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 with you? We have all kinds of smokers in this country, which one are you? [...]
Volkswagen 01M Performance Transmission Upgrades
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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 decades of technology available for the average transmission mechanic to utilize.
This cannot be said for [...]
Battle Depreciation, Buy A Used MINI
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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 am surprised: 313,912 cars have been sold during this period and I am not at [...]
Adding Roadside Assistance to your Car Insurance Package
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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 insurance packages.
There are a number of benefits to adding roadside assistance to a car insurance [...]
Understanding How Different Auto Braking Systems Work
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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 press against the drum or rotor, triggering the energy conversion. The main considerations with a [...]
An Exploration Of Car Batteries And Proper Maintenance
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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 and other parts of the electrical assembly.
A standard battery provides a 12-volt charge through a [...]
How Your Car’s Air Conditioner Works
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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 to repair, but the introduction of computerized temperature control and other assembly modifications has changed [...]
Volkswagen: The Peoples Car, Then and Now
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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 to include better fuel efficiency, reliability and economical parts for repair.
The car had a rear [...]
Emergency Bags: Why You Need One In Your Car
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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 impassible, or when you find yourself trapped on the side of the road, you’ll find [...]
Second Hand Cars With A Nearly New Feel
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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 second hand, so why choose used?
In these times of financial difficulty we are all looking [...]