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What Causes a Seatbelt To Lockup?

January 25, 2013 - We have all felt the seatbelt lock up on us when we have to slam on the brakes and come to a sudden stop, or more likely when we reach down too quickly to grab a dropped french-fry. Whenever I ask someone, “what makes the seatbelt do that?” They always answer…

How Does a Fuel Pump Know When to Stop?

January 24, 2013 - You ever wonder how fuel pumps at the gas station know when your gas tank is full? Is there some sort of magical leprechaun in your tank that shouts up to a gremlin in the fuel pump, letting him know the tank is all full? Although, mystical automotive creatures would make…

What to Lookout for When Buying a Car on Craigslist

January 23, 2013 - Craigslist is a great place to get rock bottom deals on anything from clothes to a car. Their deals are almost as good as the deal we have on brand new turbochargers… sorry, I couldn’t resist slipping that in there. The number of people purchasing a car on Craigslist has been…

A Presidential Ride

January 21, 2013 - Today, the President takes his most famous drive. He slowly makes his way from The Capitol building to The White House in his Inauguration Parade. Approximately 700,000 people will attend the Inauguration and watch Barack Obama be sworn in for a second term. Enough about politics, this is a car blog!…

Will a Turbocharged Car Save Me Money?

January 18, 2013 - We all know cars with turbochargers cost more to buy than cars without turbos, usually around $500 to $2,000 more. However, does buying a car with a turbocharger save you money in the long run? In the past, turbochargers were used to increase performance and were added to cars which already…

Record Your Install! Video submission for store credit & discounts from BuyAutoPartsTV.

Record Your Install – Receive Store Credit and/or Discounts!

January 16, 2013 - Are you an owner or an operator of a shop? Are you are a weekend do it yourselfer handy with a wrench and a hand-cam? If you answered yes to either of the previous questions than you have the opportunity to participate in our Record Your Install program. All you have…

Table ranking the top 20 most popular cars in the US by percentage, led by Ford F Series.

Most Popular Cars on the Road in the US

January 15, 2013 - According to Edmunds the most popular car on the road in the United States is the Ford F Series. The below is a list of the top 20 make and models that have been registered in the United States. The percentage is the percent of all registered vehicles. The list does…

Buying a Car vs. Leasing a Car… That is the Question!

January 11, 2013 - To start off, I am going to be perfectly honest with you. There is no direct answer. Like most things in life this decision takes into account many different attributes, and the answer will vary depending on each person’s situation and personal preferences. With that said, I hope the following provides…

Ford Sync AppLink screen showing USA Today and other app icons

Nine New Auto Apps for Ford Sync AppLink

January 8, 2013 - Ford has come out with nine new apps for the Sync AppLink. They are going to introduce the new apps tomorrow at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. The nine new apps fall into four different categories. News - The below apps will read the news to a Ford Driver…

The Cost of Cold

December 27, 2012 - During the winter months, you may find yourself spending more money on the maintenance of your car. One of the reasons for the extra costs is the cold weather. Cold weather means that more energy must be expended to keep you comfortable. When you leave the warm sanctuary of your home,…