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Largest Traffic Accidents in History

Last week in Kent County located in southeast England, a mind boggling chain-reaction car crash involving 130 vehicles ended up injuring about 200 people, 33 of which were hauled off to the hospital. Apparently visibility was poor due to heavy fog and was the primary cause for the huge pile-up. Fog shouldn’t be a surprising…

Uber: The NFL’s Designated Driver

Another NFL athlete is making headlines for a DUI? Well that doesn’t seem too uncommon – the NFL has been plagued by the drunken driving of their athletes since the inception of football. But the NFL and its players association have decided that enough is enough, and are finally taking the steps to strengthen their…

The Speed Channel, Gone Forever

Every car enthusiast loves fast cars, it is an integral part of the fascination we all have in these man-made machines. Recently, the multi-billion dollar media giant, Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. decided to cut out their television channel built around the love for fast cars; The Speed Channel. Check out our performance parts What happened? The…

Dash Cams: Are They Worth the Investment?

YouTube has recently been blasted with crazy dashboard surveillance camera videos, mainly from Russian motorists. It’s become so popular in Russia that nearly 1 in 3 drivers have one installed in their car. The most insane video that I’ve seen recently was a head-on collision between a motorcyclist and an SUV. The video almost seemed…

The Homer Car Meets Its Creator

It started shortly after we finished our last race. After our car became a hit on the internet, Matt Groening's (the creator of The Simpsons) people contacted us and said that he loved the car and wanted to see it in person. (Read more about The Homer Car) Finally, the day came when we took…

One Last Escape: Labor Day Weekend Destinations

It is back-to-school season and that awesome tan you’ve been working on all summer is starting to fade – yes, it’s almost fall! Labor Day weekend is imminent and it’s your last chance to take a summer trip. Where to go? Well, pack your bags and take a road trip (See our other blog: Summer…

Is a Matte Car Cool? No.

Is this a thing? On my daily fun drives to-and-from work I have been noticing way too many matte colored vehicles. Thankfully, most of them are matte black as that is really the only matte color that really makes any sense. The word matte means, in its adjective form: dull and flat, without a shine.…

No Car? No Problem

Car is in the shop? Going on vacation? Just plain don’t have a car? That’s not going to be a problem. There are plenty of ways to get where you need to go without having to empty your wallet on daily car rentals or rely on the schedule of public transportation. Below are a couple…

3rd Time’s a Charm: Inc. 5000 List

We did it again! INC. 5000 recently release their top 5000 fastest growing companies, and we made the list for the third consecutive year. This year we ranked at #2382 and #50 for the San Diego Metro area. “We attribute the majority of our success to our excellent customer service,” commented Dara Greaney, CEO of…

BuyAutoParts.com is Proud to Carry Gabriel Parts

BuyAutoParts.com is proud to announce we now carry Gabriel Parts at unbeatable prices. Gabriel is an American manufacturer of aftermarket and original equipment parts for heavy- and light-duty vehicles. They specialize in the production of high-performance shock absorbers and struts, and the brand is well known to high quality parts enthusiasts. Every car person knows how…