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Biggest Killer of ATV Riders - - Ron Kelley
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are becoming more popular every year. So, too, are accidents. Several hundred riders die and over 100,000 are injured annually. The causes are varied from defects in equipment to when nature isn’t cooperative. But by far, the biggest cause is rider error. Rider... Submitted 14 days ago.

How AAA Can Save Money - - Terry Mitchell
I recently received the bill for my annual membership dues from AAA. Once again, they have gone up. Of course, that’s something I should have come to expect, as they have hit me with a rate increase almost every year since I first joined that automobile club in 1983. But it made me angry... Submitted 14 days 20 hours ago.

So Much Hope, Pride and Promise - - The Old Gray Mare
The day is sunny, hot and sticky. She is thinking that the humidity is over the top today. “I’ll really enjoy the soothing comfort of the air in Albino.” She chuckles at her name for this car, then peeks around from under her lashes to see if anyone has seen her. All is quiet... Submitted 93 days 12 hours ago.

Know Your Car. Know Yourself. - - Octavia Hansen
You can show off in a good way when you know your car. No, you don't have to be a mechanic or a stunt driver, just be a better driver. And here's how: Keep at least a quarter of a tank of gas at anytime. Life can change, especially during bad weather. Don't let your vehicle get low on gas.... Submitted 52 days 20 hours ago.

Glove Box Story -- It's A Conspiracy - Octavia Hansen
Automobile manufacturers specifically engineer the simplest sections in the most irritating manner, just to mess with my mind. My example is: I went into my van glove box, to retrieve a piece of paper that was a reminder for something I had to do, or say, or something, that why is was a... Submitted 158 days 21 hours ago.

The Glove Box or How Did This There When It Isn't Anywhere At All? - Octavia Hansen
In the beginning of automobiles, there was a blank dashboard. It became more decorated as cars advanced . . . dials, gauges, buttons, even handles. Radios did not make a debut until sometime in the1930s. But the glove box was suggested, and installed, as a convenience for women. Driving... Submitted 167 days 19 hours ago.

So Your Car Automatically Parallel Parks Itself...It's No Big Deal! - Gerry Charbonneau
" You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine." --- Tommy Cooper (comedian ). Have a significant and growing number of American automobile owners become so smitten by high technological gadgetry that they... Submitted 1 year 285 days ago.

How China Auto Maker Geely Wowed Volvo - - Walter Rhett
In December 2008, Ford motors put the fabled Volvo brand up for sale. A Chinese auto producer, Geely Automobile Holdings, was eager from the beginning to buy the Volvo brand and its powerful cache. But for many auto specialists, Geely and Volvo were an odd couple. A once proud European brand... Submitted 1 year 316 days ago.

How to Change a Flat Tire-what every woman should learn - - Kathy Somers
Being a daughter of a mechanic has helped me out of a few car situations. One being, changing my own flat tire. My article is geared towards you ladies out there who may need to get yourself out of a situation without having a stranger stopping to help you. Yes, having a flat tire is a real... Submitted 4 years 119 days ago.

Text Messaging : Worse Than Drunk Driving? - Aidan Maconachy
Would you rather ride in a vehicle driven by someone who has downed 6 beers and 3 scotches, or someone who is a compulsive text messaging addict? I think I would prefer to take my chances with the bar fly, at least you know that he will keep his eyes on the road - more or less. Recently I... Submitted 4 years 184 days ago.

7 Tips To Getting Out Of A Speeding Ticket - Derek Andriesian
Getting out of a speeding ticket doesn’t always have to be a costly affair. Although traffic ticket attorneys are fairly reasonable. One way to get out of a speeding ticket is when you get stopped; show respect for the officer no matter how rude they might seem. In showing them respect they... Submitted 5 years 175 days ago.

Go Karts Are Fun, But Are They Safe? - Dr Larry A Johnson DC
Go karts are thrilling, but are they dangerous? By taking a few safety precautions you can eliminate just about all of the dangers. Go karts are fast, exciting and easy to handle, and there are tracks all over the country catering to every age range from kids to teens to adults. Gokarts are... Submitted 6 years 58 days ago.

Driving Instructor v Test Examiner - Kacycarr
To get into a car along side a complete novice who has no knowledge whatsoever of handling a vehicle, let alone handle other drivers on our busy roads takes some guts. (Instructor) Knowing how to drive is simple? Knowing the high way code is even more simpler, what isn't so simple is not to know... Submitted 6 years 143 days ago.

How To Get Your Sport Compact Car And Most Important You Sponsored - Maarit Durity
Securing a car sponsorship isn't as simple as just putting together a great car and asking someone to sponsor you. Sponsors look at the whole package, which would not just consist of the car, but you as well. Whether you have a race car or a show car that you are interested in getting a... Submitted 6 years 253 days ago.

The Rip-off of Buying New Cars - - Gabriella Gometra
Have you been buying new cars all your life? Everybody loves to drive a new car. It is easy to assume that someone who drives a new car is doing well financially. Especially if you are borrowing money to buy a new car, you need to be informed of how new cars are hurting you financially. The... Submitted 1 year 189 days ago.

Vintage Tractors - From Ferguson to David Brown - - Tony Summers
I have an interest in vintage transport of all types, in fact, nostalgia as a whole. If, like me, you either own your own vintage vehicle, or like to spend your weekends wandering around country shows looking at vintage tractors and the like, I'm sure you pick up the odd souvenir for yourself on... Submitted 2 years 18 days ago.

The Most Common Financial Mistake We Make With Our Cars - - Jim Anderson
Most everyone in America that has a job owns a car. It is seen as a necessity these days. Americans love their independence and transportation that is at their command is expected. It is also pretty much accepted that we will always have a car payment. In fact, we don't even really consider the... Submitted 2 years 119 days ago.

US Transport Policy: Electric Cars need Electric Roads. New invention could be the answer. - Highway 101
Conventional gasoline powered vehicles typically can travel 300 miles or more before needing to refuel and the maximum time taken to put gasoline in a vehicle is unlikely to exceed five minutes. The new generation of all electric vehicles publicized at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show claim to have... Submitted 3 years 17 days ago.

Should We Limit or Ban Cell Phones While Driving - - Rick Adams
Serious Injuries and Fatalities from Auto Collisions have become almost epidemic in the United States . In the last 10 years, the US has had over 500,000 automobile related fatalities. Few of us take the time to ponder the possibility that we are actually operating a potential "lethal weapon".... Submitted 3 years 61 days ago.

Conversion Vans vs. Mini Motorhome (Class B RV) - Michael Avagant
How many people know the difference between a Conversion Van, Camper Van, or Mini-Motorhome? Knowing the differences can help an individual make Good Purchase Decisions. The right Van can be your daily transportation or RV. The differences become important for simple reasons like:How much will it... Submitted 3 years 103 days ago.

"Carputers" Becoming Options On The Open Market - Mike Trudel
If your fingers itch for a touch screen even during the morning commute, there may be a solution - particularly when you're carpooling in the passenger seat and have a minute to play. Vehicles are now being released with "carputers" or "carPCs" as an option, not just as a retrofit. A familiar... Submitted 3 years 126 days ago.

The Portable Jump Starter, A Practical Tool - Dino Ilao
Have you ever been running late to an important meeting and as you near your car you realize one of your tires is nearly flat? Then you finally find the nearest gas station and you realize you don't have 75 cents for the air pump. Good grief! It happened to me a few times. I've also... Submitted 3 years 246 days ago.

The Necessity of MX Chest Protectors - - Steve Bishop
An MX chest protector, also occasionally known as a roost protector, is an essential piece of gear to use when riding an ATV. Chest protectors are most often worn over a coat to provide more protection from crashes for your chest, shoulders, and back. They are usually made from bendable plastic... Submitted 3 years 321 days ago.

Die Cast Truck History - Edward Fisher
The History of Die-Cast Trucks Die-cast truck models have existed nearly as long as the trucks they were modeled after. Improvements in industrial die-casting and metallurgy have benefited the die-cast toy vehicle industry since its beginnings in the early 20th century. The purpose and marketing... Submitted 3 years 324 days ago.

Checking Your Spark Plugs - - RorK Feimer
A spark plug provides a means of delivering a timed electric charge to a cylinder just before it finishes compressing the fuel/air mixture. The electric current jumps a gap between the center post electrode and the grounded side electrode of a spark plug. This action ignites the combustive gas as... Submitted 3 years 326 days ago.