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Car Customization And You
2008-01-16 15:01:00
Car Customization And YouBy Travis K Today, the deals on wheels go way beyond being just modes of transport and convenience. A general trend has been observed the world over of more and more car owners taking on car customization of their vehicles to fit further into their scheme of requirements. However, the way you attempt ...
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Three Top Reasons why a hybrid makes environmental sense
2008-01-15 15:59:00
Politics of Pollution ? Three Top Reasons why a hybrid makes environmental sense While some people are becoming more concerned about environmental issues, one can still see the smog that encases many cities during rush-hour.  Anyone who watches the news can also see that we are struggling with our energy resources.  Almost everyone relates hybrid cars ...
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How To Beat The Top 5 Car Dealer Scams
2008-01-15 14:57:00
How To Beat The Top 5 Car Dealer Scams By Neil Teasdale When you re going in for your next car purchase keep your eyes peeled for the following scams. 1. The VIN# window etching scam - Some dealers will charge you $300-$900 for window VIN# etching and tell you that you have to pay the money to ...
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Warming Your Car In Winter Can Burn A Hole In Your Pocket
2008-01-14 14:56:00
Warming Your Car In Winter Can Burn A Hole In Your Pocket By Scott Siegel Winter can be a difficult time for car owners. Winter does it s best to wreak havoc on your fuel economy. You may be an unwitting ally in hurting your fuel economy. How your car warms up in cold ...
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Why Buy a Used Ford?
2008-01-13 14:56:00
Why Buy a Used Ford ?By Kevin Creese We ve all sat in traffic jams, and through the haze of frustration and traffic reports on the radio, have had our eyes wander over the surrounding metal stretching back for miles. The blue oval of a used Ford, or box fresh one, invariably stares back at you ...
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Government Auto Auctions - The Advantages
2008-01-12 14:28:00
Government Auto Auctions - The Advanta gesBy Tom Garcin Government agencies such as the IRS, U.S. Customs Service, Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Treasury Department, Forestry Department, Department of Agriculture, and many other federal, state and local government agencies dispose of their cars in government auto auctions that you can attend. Buying ...
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2008 Audi TT
2008-01-11 14:26:00
2008 Audi TTBy Fei Lim If you like the previous versions of the Audi TT, then you are definitely going to love the 2008 Audi TT. This a new generation of this sports car made by Audi and the look and the specs of this car are truly stunning. Take a look at the new 2008 ...
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Think Of The Breakdown Recovery Guys In the Snow
2008-01-10 14:26:00
Think Of The Breakdown Recovery Guys In the Snow By Mark Flanighan In the UK, the snow has hit us again and if we just did not know, we all went out in our cars expecting to get to our destination just as quick as if it was a bright sunny day. Of course it is everyone ...
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5 Ways to Better Gas Mileage
2008-01-09 14:25:00
5 Ways to Better Gas Mileage By Tom Tessin Everyone and their brother love to save money whether it s at the grocery store or at the gas station. What people don t think about is how to get more for their money. This is where driving techniques come in. Did you know that ...
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Hydrogen Fuel - Convert Your Car to Use Water Fuel
2008-01-08 14:22:00
Hydrogen Fuel - Convert Your Car to Use Water FuelBy Alexandre Sol Hydrogen fuel, also referred to as water fuel is slowly but surely becoming one of the most popular power sources. Some decades ago many great scientists realised that water is the most powerful source of energy, is it also a renewable source. Nikola Tesla, an ...
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DMV Driving Test - A Guide For Teen Drivers, From Learners Permit To Driver
2008-01-07 14:20:00
DMV Driving Test - A Guide For Teen Driver s , From Learners Permit To Drivers License In 5 StepsBy David P The DMV driving test does not have to be a stressful experience. If you follow our simple steps…it should actually be one of the most memorable and positive times of your life! 5 steps to passing your ...
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Digital Multimeter for Automotive and Industrial Applications
2008-01-06 14:19:00
Digital Multimeter for Automotive and Industrial Applications By Jason Miller Digital multimeters have now become an essential tool for any mechanic or technician working with electronic equipment. Far more sophisticated than their analogue counterparts of the past, the digital multimeter has evolved into highly specialized device engineered for specific testing situations in both private and commercial ...
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Financing Your Car
2008-01-05 14:18:00
Financing Your CarBy Kiya Sama The best way to buy a car is to pay with cash, but almost two-thirds of all new-car buyers need financing for at least part of the car s cost. You can get a loan from a bank, credit union, savings and loan, or a loan company. Most dealerships will also ...
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Honda Insight: Hybrid gasoline-electric car
2008-01-03 05:13:00
Honda Insight : Hybrid gasoline-electric car by Will Ryu   After the first few minutes of test driving my friend’s new Honda Insight, I knew that I had to write a review of the car for Ars. Why? The left-brain ...
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Breakdown Cover - Assistance To Deal With Car Breakdown
2007-12-31 12:49:00
Breakdown Cover - Assistance To Deal With Car BreakdownBy Smith James Breakdown cover ensures that you do not ever have to stand in the middle of the road with your broken down car silent beside you. Even though the cost of car insurance and subsequently the breakdown cover has gone up over the years, you might ...
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Classic Cars in Cuba
2007-12-29 12:27:00
Classic Cars in Cuba By Emma Lelliott Havana is a potent mixture of the old and the new. Modern office buildings punctuate the skyline alongside deteriorating Eastern European residential towers. Ancient vehicles, some with more rust than paint, share the road with newer, shinier models, while horse-drawn carts mingle with motorcycles. Flea markets display Cuba holiday mementos ...
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Tips for Buying Vehicles at Cheap Used Car Auctions
2007-12-28 12:04:00
Tips for Buying Vehicles at Cheap Used Car AuctionsBy Davion Wong Whether you run a vehicle reselling business or are looking for an affordable one for yourself, cheap used car auctions are all you need. If you have never tried cheap used car auctions before and are not sure how to go about them, here are ...
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Ready or Not, Here Comes Alternative Power!
2007-12-28 06:20:00
HEVs: Coming to an SUV Near You Can offroaders and SUV enthusiasts live without fossil fuel and the internal combustion engine (ICE)? It looks as if our answer is closer than anyone would have imagined. Update your acronym dictionary and add this one to your vocabulary: HEVor Hybrid Electric Vehicle. It’s time to trade in the ...
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How Hybrid Cars Work
2007-12-28 06:19:00
Gasoline or Diesel Engines Plus Battery and Electric Motor Hybrid s have both gasoline and electric motors, as well as a battery. The conventional combustion engine (gasoline or diesel) is smaller than that used in conventional cars, because it only needs to accommodate the average load, rather than the peak load. Here’s how it works:THE HYBRID’S ELECTRIC ...
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