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NASCAR Generation 6 Car

February 1, 2013 - Every few years NASCAR unleashes its newest and brightest idea of what a racecar should be. Well, it is that time once again. They have dubbed the new ride The Generation 6, or Gen-6 for short. The new car replaces the old one which was called The Car of Tomorrow. Which…

Funniest Super Bowl Car Commercials

January 30, 2013 - Every year we all plop down in front of the TV to watch four hours of commercials interrupted by the occasional subpar football game. We laugh, we cry and sometimes we just ask why. As in, “Why did this company spend one hundred billion dollars on that 30 second disaster?” Some…

What Happens to Cars When They Get Scrapped?

January 29, 2013 - What happens to cars when they have reached the end? If a car is beyond repair because of an accident or if it cost more to fix than replace and there is no market out there for it, the car will most likely get scrapped. Every year thousands upon thousands of…

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 – 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…

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…