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Car Buying Tips for Women - Geoff Cudd
Car buying can be a very intimidating process for anyone. But for most women it can be especially daunting. Many women feel obligated to take a boyfriend, husband, or father with them to the dealership in order to get a fair deal. However, there is no need to feel intimidated! Follow these... Submitted 1 year 337 days ago.

Energy Efficient Tires Save Money and CO2 Emissions - - Greg Roy
By now everyone knows that you can save fuel and minimize tire wear by keeping them properly inflated and rotating them regularly. But to make the next big leap in fuel efficiency, drivers can take advantage of next-generation energy efficient tires being rolled out by several industry leaders... Submitted 1 year 361 days ago.

Is the 3,000-Mile Oil Change Necessary Or Is It Just Marketing? - Mike Reitz
How often should you change the oil in your car? If you automatically guess 3,000 miles you could be wrong. When I was 16 and bought my first cool car, my dad taught me to change the oil every 3,000 miles, no matter what! He taught me that because my Grandfather taught him. But is it... Submitted 2 years 164 days ago.

Review: For Love Of The Car: Memories Of A True Car Guy - ngoldman
Author: T.J. Overstake ISBN: 978-1-4327-3594-4 Publisher: Outskirts Press What is it about collecting weird cars that seem to seduce some individuals? I can understand stamps, coins, art, antiques but buying an off-the-wall car or a beat up jalopy and spending days if not months fixing it up... Submitted 2 years 237 days ago.

How To Choose A Used Car Dealer - Bradley Stout
The choice to buy a used car can really give you the opportunity to save more money. On the other hand, you should still remember that buying used cars may have some risks. When you are looking to buy a used car, you will want to make sure that you are able to handle the used car dealer. Usually... Submitted 2 years 341 days ago.

Will Ford Be Extinct Before the Polar Bears - - Dave Foord
Ford has for many years produced fairly good, comfortable, economical cars, that is, unless you live in the car giant's home country. Just a quick look on Ford's website in the U.S. backs this theory up. Take a look at their range of cars for home consumption and you will see that fuel... Submitted 3 years 72 days ago.

General Motors, the American British Leyland - - Dave Foord
In 1979, the voters of Britain went to the polls. The result of that election would go on to have repercussions that can still be felt today. The voters made a brave choice. A first for British politics. The good people of the British Isles voted for a woman. At the time, the British car industry... Submitted 3 years 76 days ago.

Buying Classic Cars - - Ken Steven
What to look for when buying a classic car. Be it a Classic Austin, Classic Ford, Classic Lotus, Classic Mini, lets face it, it is a classic for a reason! It is invariably going to be over 20 years old and as such, will most probably not be in the best condition. So, what do you look for when... Submitted 3 years 141 days ago.

Will We Be Able To Buy The 2500$ Tata Nano In The United States? - - Dan Bimrose
The Tata Nano is a car that is selling for $2500 dollars in India. It is a vehicle that runs on 2 cylinders, obtains a top speed of 65, and gets over 50 mpg. Tata Motors says that it will comfortably sit four people. Of course for 2500$ you do not get leather seats, cruise control, air... Submitted 3 years 224 days ago.

Why Hybrid Cars Are Beneficial to the Environment - Thomas Jones
Everyone has heard of the hybrid cars. You've been told they are very beneficial to the environment but do you even know why that is? Here is a list of the top four reasons hybrid cars can benefit our environment: 1. Hybrids do not use a lot of gas: Hybrid cars are powered by two different types... Submitted 3 years 247 days ago.

Choosing A Style Of Alloy Wheel - - Adrian Ripp
When someone decides to purchase a set of alloy wheels for their vehicle it is generally for two particular reasons. First of all, because alloy wheels are lighter than the traditional steel wheel, they reduce the 'unsprung weight' of the wheel. This is the weight of the wheel, tyre, brake (if... Submitted 3 years 265 days ago.

Alloy Wheel Sizing - - Adrian Ripp
When buying a set of alloy wheels, there are some important details you need to look at to see whether the wheels you are interested in will fit your car. The first is the PCD, or Pitch Circle Diameter, then there is the spigot size and the other is the offset, also referred to as the ET (which... Submitted 3 years 265 days ago.

Why Buy Alloy Wheels? - - Adrian Ripp
Alloy wheels are considered by many to be a purely aesthetic accessory that is only bought to change the appearance of the car. What you may not realize, is that there are a number of technical reasons why you might want to fit alloy wheels to your vehicle. Most new vehicles come fitted with... Submitted 3 years 266 days ago.

Problems With Hybrid Cars - Thomas Jones
To buy or not to buy -- that is the question on many peoples mind these days when it comes to purchasing a new car. With gas prices being as astronomically high as they are, a great many people are looking at hybrid cars to solve the "grump at the pump syndrome." Hybrid cars may be money-saving... Submitted 3 years 280 days ago.

Hybrids vs. The Internal-Combustion Engine: Cost & Benefits - Thomas Jones
Initially, hybrid cars were released with a hefty price tag attached to them, which made it much more difficult for consumers to even consider going eco-friendly. Top that off with a three-year waiting list in order to even get close to one and hybrids were originally an unattainable "nice idea"... Submitted 3 years 280 days ago.

How to Show Off Classic Hot Rods Online - Silas Lyons
If you have invested time and resources into making your hot rod super attractive and super cool then why shouldn't you show it off online? You wouldn't be the only one. Nowadays, thanks to websites that allow users to show their cars through online profiles, it is possible to get thousands... Submitted 4 years 99 days ago.

Construct Your Own Kit Car - Mark Heywood
If you would like a high performance vehicle, but don't like the look of any of the current offerings, why not create your own? There is a huge market for sporty kit cars, starting from the simple Locost right up to Italian Supercar replicas. This article aims to offer you a taste of what you... Submitted 5 years 24 days ago.

Cleaning Your Rims With A Pressure Washer - Bob Martin
Some people give advice that you shouldn't wash your rims with a pressure washer. Our experience has been that you indeed can use a power washer without causing any damage to your wheel. Just use a washer that can have its pressure adjusted. You may have discovered that cleaning your car rims... Submitted 5 years 289 days ago.

About Finding a Used Japanese Car Dealer - ktaynton
The Japanese used car market is huge offering thousands of good quality cars at pretty low prices every day. In this short guide I will explain about how to look for and choose a Japanese used car dealer and how the auctions work. You can also find more information on my website as well as a... Submitted 5 years 315 days ago.

Gas: Where Does the Money Go? - Jason Hahn
With extremely high gas prices straining consumers’ pockets in recent months, it is only natural for people to wonder where all the money they pay at the pump goes. Contrary to popular belief, the price of gas is not solely reliant on the price of crude oil. There are many parties involved in... Submitted 5 years 339 days ago.

How to Help Prevent Your Car From Being Stolen - Steven Anderson
Has this ever happened to you? You're ready to leave, grab your things, lock your house and go to your car. It's GONE! Someone stole it! Panic, frustration, rage, fear, helplessness all crash into your brain at one time. What did you do wrong, why did this happen to you? Well, unfortunately... Submitted 6 years 6 days ago.

Caring for your Alloy Wheels - Topgear LTD
Nearly 50% of cars now sit on a pair of alloy wheels, but they are often far from glinting in the sunshine. It’s hard to remember to clean what is one of the smallest areas of your car, so close to the ground and surely not nearly as important as ensuring your paintwork is flawless… but alloy... Submitted 6 years 62 days ago.

Things To Look For When Buying Car Stereo Speakers - Mantius Cazaubon
There are so many car stereo speakers on the market. How do you know what to choose? Let's take a look at some of the things you should look for when buying a car speaker. 1. How is the speaker's power measured? Pay close attention to the amount of power the speaker can handle. This is... Submitted 6 years 143 days ago.

Things To Look For When Buying A Car Stereo Head Unit - - Mantius Cazaubon
There are so many car stereo head units on the market. How do you know what to choose? Let's take a look at some of the things you should look for when buying a head unit. 1. How user friendly is the head unit? Your head unit must be user friendly. This is the part of your car stereo you will... Submitted 6 years 143 days ago.

The Quest for Miata #3 - Paul Kemp
My love affair with Miatas started with their introduction to the U.S. in 1989 and 1990. I quickly noticed the little Japanese cars with the retro looks. Suddenly the roads were flooded with these little convertibles that were reminiscent of the old British roadsters. It would be another ten... Submitted 102 days ago.