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1. Renting a Car--How to Survive Financially!

By Larry Denton

Car rental agencies, along with other factors, have played a vital role in increasing the ease of traveling whether for business or pleasure. The ability to rent a vehicle of nearly any style, size and model at reasonable rates has been a boon to travelers, world-wide. The process of renting a car, however, can be about as daunting as buying a used car. You should proceed very ... read more

2. Choosing the right Tires for your Motorcycles

By Karen Nodalo

All the parts of the motorcycle are essential and the tires are one of them. Basically, it is the most contributing factor that makes the motorcycles move. So if it is important, then tires should be given much attention too. There are different types of wheels for different types of motorcycles. It has different sizes and surfaces too. Some tires have spikes which are used for di... read more

3. The right way to buy a car

By Jason Hulott

Your no-nonsense guide to getting the right car at the right price.

Buying a car can be quite daunting. With so many makes, models and finance options available and other decisions, it can be difficult to find the deal that leaves you 100% happy.
However, the following pointers should help you make an educated decision when buying a new or used car.
Where to buy?
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4. Car marketing

By Ankesh Kothari

Years ago, some one in the car industry had a stroke of genius. They came up with an idea of engraving their name on each and every car that comes out of their factories. This small idea has generated free publicity worth millions of dollars for these car companies over the years.

M.K. tried to adapt the car companys idea for his business. M.K. was a general contractor. He ... read more

5. Making the dealer an offer

By Kevin Schappell

Before you make an offer you need to find a dealer with the car you want. You have three options in doing this.
Drive around all day and night searching for a dealer who has the car you want.
Spend countless hours online finding local dealers who have websites. And THEN spend more time digging through their websites to find your new car.
Fill out a request form online and... read more

6. Getting the most from a Test Drive

By Jason Hulott

So, the car looks great, you can picture yourself in it .. and now, the most important part - it is time for a test drive.

Dont dismiss the test drive as just part of the sales process, taking a test drive is the most important part of buying a car. Yet so many people dismiss it as formality!

And if you dont believe me, I (embarrassingly!) write from experience! The ... read more

7. Online Sales and The Auto Dealer

By Cherie Szilvagyi

Online Sales and The Auto Dealer

Auto Dealers are finding selling their vehicles online hit or miss at best. Auto Trader and Ebay along with Smart Auction from General Motors are offering some of the best options to an Auto Dealer. Why is it that less than 10% of the vehicles listed online are actually selling? There are plenty of companies offering solutions but none seem t... read more

8. A Cars HVAC System

By Kevin Schappell

Not only do we depend on our cars to get us where we want to go, we also depend on them to get us there without discomfort. We expect the heater to keep us warm when it's cold outside, and the air conditioning system to keep us cool when it's hot.
We get heat from the heater core, sort of a secondary radiator, which is part of the car's cooling system. We get air conditioning f... read more

9. How to Change A Tire

By Kevin Schappell

It always happens at the worst times! You need to know how to change a tire even if you have an auto club membership. Depending on where you get a flat, there may not be a phone nearby to call a tow truck. Let's take is step by step and always remember to read your owners manual, there will be detailed instructions relating to your car there. I should mention also a few tips for ge... read more

10. Parts Train offers the Best Spoilers now at Very Affordable Prices

By Jenny McLane

In line with that performance and over-all styling of your car, Partstrain offers a comprehensive sports package for your car. Racing type rear and front bumpers, side skirts and tailgate spoilers with 17-inch alloy wheels are the most obvious external standard changes available. The tailgate spoiler is a small wing that attaches to its tailgate. Rear spoilers originally were desi... read more

11. The Cooling System

By Kevin Schappell

The purpose of the engine's cooling system is to remove excess heat from the engine, to keep the engine operating at its most efficient temperature, and to get the engine up to the correct temperature as soon as possible after starting. Ideally, the cooling system keeps the engine running at its most efficient temperature no matter what the operating conditions are.
As fuel is ... read more

12. Maximize Your Fuel Efficience

By Andrea Susan Glass

With the escalating price of gas, buying a fuel-efficient car makes a lot of sense. Approximately 15% of new car buyers reject a model due to poor gas mileage. Nearly 40% of those consumers who eliminate a full-size SUV due to gas mileage ultimately purchase a midsize SUV instead, while nearly 20% purchase another model altogether. (J.D. Power and Associates, Sept. 2004.)

B... read more

13. A beginner?s guide to Motorcycle Parts

By Karen Nodalo

Once you hop in a motorcycle and realize that you have deep interest in riding it, Im definitely sure youll have lots of questions in your mind. Youll probably ask the basic questions on how to start and drive it with the use of gears. These are common questions of beginners who are willing to indulge on the road to driving motorcycles. Knowing the parts of your motorcycles and... read more

14. Parts Train presents the Best Wheels in Town; Plus other high-quality Performance Parts, OEM Parts

By Jenny McLane

Parts Train's Wheels feature high-quality casting and a smooth finish. They are specially engineered for strength and durability, while the strong alloy reduces unsprung weight for even better handling. The wheels are also rust-resistant and easy to maintain. Your car wheels are often the dirtiest part of your car because they are constantly exposed to the elements (corrosive b... read more

15. The U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil

By Andrea Susan Glass

In late 2004, the Hudson Institute conducted a survey with the following results:

75% of Americans prioritized "reducing our reliance on foreign oil" over "cheaper prices for oil and gas."
83% of Americans agreed that "reducing our dependence on foreign oil must be a top priority for the next administration."
91% of Americans concurred that "when it comes to energy, ... read more

16. Never Get Lost Again - Map Reading is a Thing of the Past

By Niall Kennedy

Do you spend lots of time planning routes and checking maps on the road. You don't have any more with a Magellan RoadMate.

I work in the film industry, scouting locations for possible shooting. These can be in built-up urban areas and remote locations all over California.

I often had problems finding my way, even with detailed instructions. I spent as much tim... read more

17. Oil / Lubricants

By Kevin Schappell

I receive a lot of questions regarding oil and the least understood part is the number system used to rate oils.
Oil weight, or viscosity, refers to how thick or thin the oil is. The temperature requirements set for oil, by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is 0 degrees F (low) and 210 degrees F (high).
Oils meeting the SAE's low temperature requirements have a "W" ... read more

18. 3 Fast Tips on How To Sell Your Car for the Most.

By Graeme Sprigge

Tip 1 - Pick your time. If you can possibly help it, don't sell your car after Christmas, when no one has any money. Consider holiday periods: will the people be in town or away. Sometimes this can work in your favour because if people are not at work they have more time to look for cars, and they are usually cashed up with nothing to do.

On the reverse ... read more

19. Recreational Vehicle Buyers Guide

By Jason Odom

Recreational Vehicle Buyers Guide

Service Records - If you're buying from an RV dealer and they can't produce something - you've got problems - possibly serious ones. If not, he'd be proudly displaying the records. There should at least be receipts for repairs, service work, and possibly old owners manuals.

See http://busforsaleguide.com/rv_types.htm for the advantage... read more

20. Winter Bike Riding -- The Safe Way

By Kay Zetkin

Are you one of those motorcycle riders that live in northern climates where winters can be harsh and still choose to continue riding when the bitter winter sets in? Well, everybody would say youre dreadful to even consider riding out in the snow. Contemporaries who are more protective of their bikes might even say that youre a brutal slave-driver of your beloved bike.
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21. A Car Resale Value - A Car Buying Guide

By John G. Nuble

Right off the bat, let's clear one thing up. You will not profit from buying a car unless you intend to, or are already in the business of buying and selling cars. Depreciation will decrease the value of your car the longer you use it, no matter what. It isn't an investment, so no matter how you carefully treat it, you can never make the money you bought your car with back, muc... read more

22. The Many Benefits of Travel Protection Plans

By James Diaz

Many people purchase insurance thinking I want full coverage and once I get it I will be covered for every event that may befall my vehicle. But then they begin to question if every type of incident is covered with full coverage. Some events that people question if they are covered for are: if my car breaks down what about towing costs or if I need a rental car does the insuran... read more

23. The Irish Driving Scene.An Instructors Perspective.

By Robin Piggott

The Driving Environment

Todays motoring environment is very different to that of thirty or even fifteen years ago for a number of key reasons and we will examine these to get an idea of the kind of skills needed to survive in todays world and stay accident free.

For the first time in over one hundred and fifty years our population has exceeded 4... read more

24. How to buy a used Car at 90% savings off the book value

By Steve Li

To buy a used car is a great idea for saving money. Everyone knows that a new car lost 65% of its value in the first 5 years. But the case would be more extreme for a 1 to 2 years old car, it will lost its value 30-40%.
If you dont mind to drive a used car (I mean a 2 to 5 years old car, it looks pretty new) rather than a new car, you may save much money to pay many other bills... read more

25. Shipping cars or motorhomes by sea freight

By Richard Hack

If you are ever looking to ship your car or motorhome overseas,or purchase a classic car over the internet, you need to considerhow much it will cost, and how you are going to go about seafreighting it.

There are many freight forwarding companies outthere, but not many whom are specialised in car... read more

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