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You May Be Able To Fix More Than You Think

April 2, 2013 - Repair manuals like Chilton, Haynes, and Clymer have been around for over 50 years and have eased the pain of auto repairs on many a man and woman both old and young. The Haynes, in particular, holds a special place in my memory regarding an adventure with a Hyundai Excel. Yes,…

Convertibles Are Not Just For Baby Boomers

April 1, 2013 - Yep, it’s that time of year again. You can see it happening throughout the nation. Well, at least anywhere the temperatures are beginning to creep toward spring. Look at the front corner lot of any car dealership and you’ll see them starting to make their appearance. Automobile dealers are just like…

What Are Serpentine Belts?

March 6, 2013 - Well, in 1985 when Mercedes-Benz used the first serpentine belts, it was the beginning of a revolutionary change in the engine belt industry. Before the serpentine belt, thinner belts were used. This was not optimum for mechanical efficiency. The idea behind the serpentine belt is to use a single, wider belt…

Review: 2013 Honda Accord

March 4, 2013 - For the last couple of decades, Honda has been a dominating force in the North American car market with its two main staples, the Civic and the Accord. Essentially an upgraded version of the Honda Civic with more power, more space, and more luxury, the Honda Accord has been repeatedly copied…

9 Affordable Cars of 2013: Less than $15K and More than 30 MPG

March 1, 2013 - With gas prices set to increase as usual, choosing the right car is more important than ever. In this economy you really need to think carefully about all the important factors. It isn’t just the upfront price of the car you should worry about, but also how fuel efficient it is.…

The Web Connected Car: the Future of the Auto Industry or Just a Fad?

February 27, 2013 - The internet has given rise to many new technologies and devices. Over the last several years our fascination (obsession?) with the new tech afforded by the digital age has rapidly increased. The original iPhone was released in 2007 and really set the smartphone world on fire. The iPhone along with the…

What Is A Hemi Engine?

February 26, 2013- A HEMI Engine- HEMI coming from the word Hemisphere – is the engine that tended to be used in powerful, muscle cars, drag racers and even certain trucks. Most abundant in the late 40s to the 70s, the HEMI engine was wildly powerful. Associated with powerful engines, the HEMI is one of…

Oscar Worthy Cars

February 22, 2013 - Just a few days away from the Oscars, where Hollywood’s most distinguished guests will be awarded with the esteemed honor of calling themselves Academy Award Winners, the thought crosses my mind; “What movies had more memorable cars, than actors?” For years, elite actors and actresses along with first year newcomers, have…

Tesla vs The New York Times

February 18, 2013 - The internet has been on fire discussing the back and forth battle between New York Times writer John M. Broder and Tesla co-founder Elon Musk. It all started when Broder took a Tesla Model S on a road trip on the east coast to review the vehicle and also Tesla’s new…

Gasoline is for the Dinosaurs!

February 7, 2013 - Gasoline is the way of the past. Though it is sure to linger as the primary source of automobile fuel for at least the next several years or longer, make no mistake about it; gasoline is on the way out. This may be a slow and arduous journey out of the…