| 18 Tips for Saving Money on Gasoline by Fisher Swanson | | Gas prices are on the rise again! Here are some tips to help you conserve gas and save money as we approach summer gas prices. 1. Keep your car tuned up. Cars in poor running condition use more gasoline. 2. Plan trips well to avoid unnecessary driving. 3. When you run your air... Full Article | | Views: 492; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 606; Article Characters Count: 3167 |
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| 7 Easy Ways To Slash Your Auto Insurance Costs by Neil Stelling | | The law requires you buy auto insurance. So if you must get cover, how can you reduce costs ? Here's 7 easy ways to get the best possible auto insurance deal. * Multiple Quotes Get multiple quotes - use the internet and call a few brokers. It's easy to gather some good comparison ... Full Article | | Views: 324; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 786; Article Characters Count: 4443 |
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| After The Sale by Kevin Schappell | | Enjoy your car... that's simple huh? Well it's not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale. Notify your insurance agent about the new car. Read the entire owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the service requirements. ... Full Article | | Views: 239; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 239; Article Characters Count: 1261 |
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| Buying a New Car? Use Feng Shui to Select Your Success Color by Kathryn Weber | | With September's arrival comes the annual car buying season. But while selecting the type of car comes easily to most people, making a decision on the color of a car can be a stumbling block. Some people simply go with their favorite color, while others mull over color choices by considering ... Full Article | | Views: 405; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 565; Article Characters Count: 2980 |
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| Cat And Mouse with Anti Laser Detectors by Michael Oliver | | Anti-Laser Detectors are what drivers use to warn of oncoming police hunting for speeders. Original laser detectors had short ranges less than .25 miles. The laser detector becomes less accurate as the distance increases since the light path widens from a pencil width beam to over 3 feet in... Full Article | | Views: 196; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 654; Article Characters Count: 3878 |
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| Cheating Your Engine's Planned Obsolence That Was Created By Its Manufacturer by Robert Riley | | I'm sure by now you've heard the term "Extended Drain Interval" for your vehicle's oil change. If you've ever been to a place like Jiffy Lube or other quick lube shop, you've probably seen some big sign outside telling you to come back every 3,000 miles for an oil change quite the opposite of ... Full Article | | Views: 410; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 3882; Article Characters Count: 20959 |
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| Closing The Deal by Kevin Schappell | | Congratulations ! You got the deal you were looking for. Now is the perfect time to mention to the dealer that you are looking to trade in that car you are currently driving. This way they cannot jack up the new car costs and offer you more for your car to make it seem like a better deal. If... Full Article | | Views: 58; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 278; Article Characters Count: 1492 |
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| Consider Fuel Efficiency When Buying a Car by Fisher Swanson | | When you need to buy your next automobile make sure that fuel economy doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Buying a compact car with good gas mileage is both friendly to the environment and your pocket book. You will enjoy the savings throughout the life of the vehicle. There is a lot to ... Full Article | | Views: 250; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 737; Article Characters Count: 3755 |
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| Do You Know What Your Body Shop Business Is Worth? by Willard Michlin | | Many smaller body shop owners have asked, "How do I appraise my body shop?" In the last month I have been asked to do two appraisals on body shops. The first appraisal was to assist in partnership dissolution; the second appraisal was for marriage dissolution. (That is what the attorneys call a ... Full Article | | Views: 206; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 1142; Article Characters Count: 6287 |
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| Driving To Savings: Car Tips To Save You Money by Jeffrey Strain | | Although the most interesting method to save on car operating costs came from my chemistry teacher in high school (Buy your gasoline in the early morning or at night when it is cold outside. Gas becomes denser in cooler temperatures. Since gas pumps only measure the volume of fuel - not the ... Full Article | | Views: 230; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 1206; Article Characters Count: 6673 |
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| Elderly Drivers: Stop or Go? by Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. | | Without so much as a tap on the brakes, my aunt whizzed through another stop sign. "What are you doing?" I shrieked. "That was a stop sign." "Oh," she replied rather offhandedly, "they just put those there so you'll look before you go into an intersection." That was the day I ... Full Article | | Views: 235; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 858; Article Characters Count: 4765 |
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| FAQ on Modifying the Toyota Supra by Stuart B | | What does BPU stand for? (BPU is a trademark of SupraStore.com) Basic Performance Upgrades. These modifications are: A full length three inch down-pipe (with or with-out high flow cats), 3" (75mm) or bigger cat-back exhaust system, raised boost (18psi), and the required boost cut ... Full Article | | Views: 408; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 5596; Article Characters Count: 30687 |
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| Finding The Perfect Car For You by Kevin Schappell | | Your car may be the second largest purchase you make in your lifetime. You must take your time and not let it become an impulse decision. Before you go out browsing dealer lots consider the following: How will I use my new car, truck or sport utility vehicle? A mini-van will ... Full Article | | Views: 80; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 512; Article Characters Count: 2749 |
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| Fraudsters Target Online Car Sales by Jim Limerick | | There is a growing car shipping scam on the internet which has been targeting sellers of cars, boats, motorbikes and other single high value items, even horses ! We first came across this in January when we were approached by a car dealer in Australia who had been directed to a website ... Full Article | | Views: 369; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 555; Article Characters Count: 3090 |
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| Gain 5 Horsepower This Weekend, For Practically Nothing by Nathan Morris | | What if I told you that you can gain 5 horsepower this weekend, for less than $100? Or, what if I told you that you could gain 5 horsepower this weekend, for less than $20? I bet you'd be interested eh? Well, the good news is, I'm going to tell you how to gain 5 horsepower this ... Full Article | | Views: 508; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 686; Article Characters Count: 3693 |
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| How to Change Your Car's Motor Oil by Stephen Bucaro | | First, let's answer the question; Why should you change your own oil? Because you can save time and money. You don't have to wait in line at the service garage or quick oil change shop. For ten bucks you can get the best oil and a brand new oil filter. And, it's so easy to do that you could train... Full Article | | Views: 357; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 1401; Article Characters Count: 7165 |
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| How to Choose a Good Car Tint Shop by Harrison Hung | | Most metropolitan areas have an abundance of tint shop choices. In the San Francisco, CA area alone, there are 30 different tint shops within a 25 mile radius. How does a consumer choose the tint shop that does quality work? What is the difference between a "Dr. Tint" and a "Quality Window ... Full Article | | Views: 428; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 933; Article Characters Count: 5052 |
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| How To Escape a Speeding Ticket By Getting Away With A Warning by Ron B. | | Learn the tips on how to act when stopped by a police officer and what to say to increase your chances of getting away with a warning and not being ticketed. If you want to save yourself from the worries and expenses of dealing with a speeding ticket then after reading this article you'll know ... Full Article | | Views: 488; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 787; Article Characters Count: 4158 |
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| How To Make Money With Used Cars. by C.L. Spartalis | | One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average consumer purchases another car every several years. With the High Cost of new cars millions of people are opting to purchase affordable used cars. There is a Massive opportunity to earn an excellent income. Help fill... Full Article | | Views: 244; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 935; Article Characters Count: 5304 |
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| Hydraulic? by Seamus Dolly | | This may sound a little strange, but one day a man called in looking for some water for his car. That was not unusual, until he started to put it into his hydraulic reservoir for the braking system of his car. I was young and curious, but he explained that water would suffice. Many years ... Full Article | | Views: 433; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 598; Article Characters Count: 3621 |
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| Lemonaid from a Lemon by Debra Vaughn | | About 2 months ago my family grew by one more. When we had our baby, the reality that we could no longer fit our family into a car hit us. Our back seat simply would not fit 2 carseats and a carrier car seat. So off the the dealership we went to buy a mini-van. After browsing several ... Full Article | | Views: 360; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 904; Article Characters Count: 4541 |
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| Making The Dealer An Offer by Kevin Schappell | | Before you make an offer you need to find a dealer with the car you want. You have three options in doing this. Drive around all day and night searching for a dealer who has the car you want. Spend countless hours online finding local dealers who have websites. And ... Full Article | | Views: 59; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 489; Article Characters Count: 2549 |
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| Online Sales and The Auto Dealer by Cherie Szilvagyi | | Auto Dealers are finding selling their vehicles online hit or miss at best. Auto Trader and Ebay along with Smart Auction from General Motors are offering some of the best options to an Auto Dealer. Why is it that less than 10% of the vehicles listed online are actually selling? There are ... Full Article | | Views: 513; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 603; Article Characters Count: 3635 |
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| Researching A Car Thats Right For You by Kevin Schappell | | Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world. Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle and write down pros and cons for each one. Also on each sheet of paper list the attributes which are... Full Article | | Views: 90; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 411; Article Characters Count: 2043 |
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| Rules of the Road by Kevin Schappell | | With road rage being so common these days, we should all take a step back and review a few rules of the road. While not taught in most driver education classes or state driver's manuals, these rules will help you be a better driver. The left lane is for passing. If you are ... Full Article | | Views: 274; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 313; Article Characters Count: 1567 |
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| Selling Your Car - What Is My Car Worth? by Graeme Sprigge | | The first question you must ask when selling your car is, 'How much is my car worth?' Well, this question is actually incomplete. You really need to ask three questions and you get three different answers... The questions you must get answered depend on where you want to sell it. They are... Full Article | | Views: 95; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 436; Article Characters Count: 2246 |
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| Ten Myths About Synthetic Lubrication by Ed Newman | | It's a fact of life that behavior is influenced by what people believe, whether true or not. Numerous cases from history bear this out. For example, sailors were once fearful of sailing outside the sight of land lest they would fall off the edge of the world. In the early 19th century, ... Full Article | | Views: 336; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 1643; Article Characters Count: 10082 |
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| Understanding Trailer Brake Controllers by Derek Chastain | | An electric trailer brake controller is a device that supplies power from a tow vehicle to a trailer's electric brakes. There are two types of brake controllers on the market today - Time Delay Activated and Inertia Activated. While the controllers operate differently, they are very similar... Full Article | | Views: 126; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 442; Article Characters Count: 2692 |
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| What is Road Hazard Warranty? Do You Really Need It? by Gene Grant | | You are prepared to spend an average of $300 - $500 for new sneakers for you vehicle. It's a maintenance item that is not optional and then the salesperson asks you if you want to purchase the Road Hazard warranty. "It's ONLY an additional $10 - $20 for each tire," he or she says. So, you'... Full Article | | Views: 240; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 406; Article Characters Count: 2268 |
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| Your Money, Your Life, or Your Seat Belt by Michael Oliver | | A seat belt is one of those things in life that just doesn't make sense to about 40,000,000 people in the United States. After all, freedom of choice is the Free World cornerstone and when it comes to our automobiles, we want to ride them any way we choose. "Liberty or death!" shouts a ... Full Article | | Views: 453; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 1672; Article Characters Count: 9080 |
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