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Mick Legg - Make a DIY Hydrogen Generator For Your Cars and Get More MPG By : Mick Legg There are many advantages of using a hydrogen generator for your cars, the first one being that they are cheap and easy to construct and install into your existing vehicle with little or no modifications needed. The parts needed to make a DIY hydrogen generator can be easily obtained from local auto stores or even hardware stores and are just ordinary inexpensive items. You will not need to spend a lot of time searching for specialist parts that have to be ordered or custom made. D Southard - Tips to Save on Gas Bill Payments By : D Southard One of the best ways to save fuel is to drive carefully. Although most individuals do not follow this, it is a very important part of fuel conservation. You have to become a patient driver, avoid unnecessary braking and revving up of your engine. Also, maintaining a constant speed helps a lot in conserving fuel. D Southard - Tire Pressure and Fuel Economy By : D Southard One of the easiest ways to save fuel is to have tires with correct tire pressures. Although most of us are under the impression that our tires have the correct amount of pressure, the truth is quite the contrary. There are factors like wear and tear; seasonal temperature changes and weather which make the car lose about one to two pounds per square inch each month. Although this seems to be quite an insignificant number, you will be alarmed to know that 1 psi loss in four tires means that your miles per gallon will decrease by almost 0.04%. James Todman - Frequently Asked Questions About Driving a Minibus By : James Todman If a minibus is being driven for hire or reward then a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence is required. Certain organisations such as volunteer groups, whose activities are beneficial to a community, can apply for a Section 19 Permit. This allows a small charge to be made to cover the vehicles operating costs without the need of a PCV licence. Lyall Cresswell - More Lorry Driver Urban Legends By : Lyall Cresswell According to this legend, three bikers arrive in a café and see a lorry driver sitting on his own. For some reason they decide it will be fun to pick on him. They drink his coffee, pour pepper over him, and eat most of his food. The lorry driver does nothing, simply eats what is left, pays the bill and leaves. Afterwards, one of the bikers says to the waiter, “He wasn’t much of a fighter, was he?” The waiter, who is looking outside, replies “He wasn’t much of a driver either; he just backed his lorry straight over three motorcycles parked outside!” Thomas Winn - Want the Best Ride? Drive a Honda By : Thomas Winn Honda started with diesel in Europe in 2004, it was called Accord but it was sold as TSX in European countries. My favorite car of choice is the European Civic five-door. Some features of this car are: James Todman - Top 5 Classic James Bond Cars By : James Todman It was originally introduced in 1963. Its film debut was in the 1964 Goldfinger, starring alongside Sean Connery. Its distinctive silver livery, streamlined bodywork and large front grill was new for its time. Brenda Williams - Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle By : Brenda Williams These vehicles have been produced as pickup trucks, SUVs and larger cargo trucks. These vehicles have made their way into the lure of vehicle collectors and a lot of them are still on the roads today. They are owned either by former military servicemen or owned by a civilian that just has a love affair for the truck itself. Some of them are still painted in their original camouflage and some have been painted over and over again by many different owners. The commercial utility cargo vehicle can be driven on normal, everyday roadways but has enough power and agility to be driven off road, like a Jeep, Humvee or other high powered truck. William Piker - Winter Storage of Your Classic Auto - Getting Ready to Store Your Car By : William Piker First and foremost prevent any damage to your car from the cold weather. If possible the car may be stored in a heated environment. Regardless though there are certain steps that should be ensued less somehow the car is subjected to colder weather and temperatures. First of all top off the fuel tank. . You may think that since your car is sitting over the winter there is no need to waste the cash to fill up the gas tank – especially at today’s high and even exorbitant gasoline fuel costs. You may rationalize that in all likelihood the fuel may not be there or may unusable in the spring. Jay Gaulard - Avoid Landing a Lemon - Guide to Buying a Used Car By : Jay Gaulard You can find cars for sale a variety of places. Almost all dealerships have some used cars available that they received as trade-ins, even if they specialize in selling new vehicles. You can also buy directly from a car's owner. Check newspaper and online classifieds to find cars that are currently for sale. Keep your eyes open as you drive around town to see cars that have for sale signs in their windows. Robert Jasperi - Towing Accessories: Getting Down and Dirty With the Hitches By : Robert Jasperi Towing in general is one of the most important functions of an equipped vehicle. Though many vehicles (small cars, SUVs and other similar vehicles) may be outfitted manually to be able to tow other vehicles during accidents or other dire situations, it is the mighty trucks and 4 x 4s that really get the job done. Sandra Pazzati - Getting the Right Limousine Service: Tips and Tricks By : Sandra Pazzati More often than not, consumers would like to save when they engage a service provider for their needs. This is a valid concern- everyone wants to save money whenever they can. However, there is the question of value when it comes to the most inexpensive choices when it comes to limousine services. Fredrik Roaldset - Used Mopeds For Cheap Money By : Fredrik Roaldset There are many ways that you can find some used mopeds for cheap money today. You can find some of these online in listings such as the perennial powerhouse of auctions, E bay. There are other sales listings online that you can browse through and Craig’s List is one of these. If you look for keywords to enter such as used mopeds for sale or inexpensive scooters you will also be given likely listings that you can employ in your search for the perfect 2 wheeled transport. Thomas Winn - Finding an Affordable Used Car By : Thomas Winn The tradition of buying a brand new car has changed. These days’ people are more interested in buying a used car than a brand new car. The main reason is that you can get uncompromised quality at reasonable prices. The question that arises is that how to search for such reliable used cars that come within the reach of your pocket? They are surely not easily available. In earlier days people used to buy cars for their convenience. But now buying cars has become passion for some people. These days’ people are opting for bigger cars such as SUVs or the Sports Utility Vehicles, luxury vans and other luxurious cars. Richard Butler - Become a Driving Instructor By : Richard Butler Well I suppose the first hurdle that one has to overcome is the passing of the 3 part stage DSA exam. What could be the trouble with that I hear you ask? Maybe the fact that the ads do not tell you that the pass rate is quite low. The pass rates for each of the three parts of the examination in 2006/2007 were: A Nutt - What Are the Benefits of Roadside Assistance? By : A Nutt When purchasing roadside assistance, make sure you do your research. Without research, you don’t have a leg to stand on. It is through research that you’re going to isolate the services that are important to you. You don’t want to be on the road and suddenly become stranded with no one to help you. Roadside assistance keeps this from happening. Tom Tessin - The Benefits and Downfalls of a Water Powered Car By : Tom Tessin * If the water cars can be developed & used by everybody then we don’t need gas stations, oil refineries & tankers. There will be no more want drilling for the oil. Corner gas station is a distant memory. Besides, Ozone layer will return to the pre-industrial situation without any of the holes & smog will disappear. Our surroundings will be cleaner. Tom Tessin - Tools Needed For Your Garage By : Tom Tessin With Internet it has now become very easy to find necessary parts to replace defective part. Obviously, if particular part is difficult, or if vehicle is been imported, it can take a moment before it is replaced, particularly if it needs to be shipped from the other country. Levi Quinn - A Look at Solar Powered Vehicles By : Levi Quinn Solar power is really nothing more than the energy that is given off by the sun. The key is finding the right means of trapping it and making it useful for other purposes. Solar powered grids are often used to attract the sunlight and absorb the sun’s energy. It can then be transmitted to the object that needs to be powered. Tom Tessin - The Benefits of Having a GPS By : Tom Tessin The modern automobiles are prepared with various control systems, which improve passenger safety & comfort. These systems take in anti-lock brakes, disparity steering & cruise control. Recently, the automotive GPS systems also got added to lots of cars for exercise in positioning purposes, permitting driver to view their position on map, and get directions in the real time. Advent of the GPS receivers in the cars has efforts to improve existing systems, and to make new ones like car following & lane keeping control. Tom Tessin - An in Depth Look at Car A/C Systems By : Tom Tessin To make sure that the refrigerant is improved properly from car's AC system at time of servicing, workshop should use automotive air conditioning machine. These particular devices prevent free through venting of the CFC gases. As EPA guidelines need that when car is getting serviced, Freon, and CFC12, which is been used as coolant must be collected & recycled sequentially that it is not been released in environment where it will potentially damage ozone layer. John Rhodes - How to Pick a Hybrid Car By : John Rhodes As more people are becoming considerate of the environment, the idea of driving a vehicle less dependent on gas is becoming more popular. With this idea though, people are wondering how to pick a hybrid car, because they are interested in making the right choice for their vehicle needs as far as the environment go, but also for their lifestyles and wallets. Tom Tessin - Learning About Automotive Technology By : Tom Tessin In early days of auto industry, latest technologies tend to introduce in random manner, at times based on inventor's whim or possibly even dream tinkerer had night before. Great Bentley brought in aluminum pistons in automobiles due to decorative piston shaped paperweight that he had seen! To men and women functioning in this area, vagaries that enclose successful new automotive technology introductions most likely seem wide open. For each technology that embraces, over 10 potential fresh ones are been discarded. Tom Tessin - Automotive Scan Tools -- What Are They? By : Tom Tessin There are various different tools obtainable to perform diagnostics & scans on different kinds of car & to prepare and repair as efficiently as likely. Knowing in much detail what type of issues are causing car engine to act in particular manner is a key to correct fault in timely & effective manner. James Todman - Five Important Winter Car Care Checks By : James Todman 1) The condition of your car tyres is particularly important. They are the only contact that your car has with the road. Your car tyres will have to work extra hard when the road is wet or icy, to give maximum traction and control. Mick Legg - Water Power Cars; How to Use Water to Get More MPG By : Mick Legg The idea of water power cars is not a new one and the technology behind it has been around for quite a while. Due to the recent oil and gasoline crisis this technology has had somewhat of a re-birth and has been improved to such a high degree that it is really catching on in a big way. In fact it is now possible for anyone who wants to to convert their own existing cars into water power cars. Samantha McCartney - What is Automotive Reconditioning and How Does it Work? By : Samantha McCartney Auto reconditioning is where a trained professional can repair your vehicles auto body using existing parts to transform it to look like new again. In most cases they are able to repair your vehicle auto body with only the existing materials. There are many different auto reconditioning services that are offered in these types of shops. Some of those repairs include bumper repair, windshield repair, interior repairs of all kinds, paintless dent removal, wheel rim repair, headlight restoration, paint touch and more! Samantha McCartney - How Auto Reconditioning Will Help Your Vehicle By : Samantha McCartney Auto reconditioning or sometimes referred to as minor auto body repairs is a great way to get your vehicle looking great! An auto body repair specialist will repair the existing materials on your vehicle so that they look like new again! It is not replacement, if they can help it. Replacing auto body parts requires more time to repair and more money, two things you don’t want to waste. Many of the service offered by auto reconditioning specialist can be completed in as little as 2-6 hours, sometimes while you wait or with a mobile service! Also insurance companies will work with many auto body repairs shops to save you even more money. Samantha McCartney - Let the 3M Clear Bra Protect Your Vehicle! By : Samantha McCartney The 3M clear bra is a clear protective film that is placed on the front bumper, grill, headlights, side mirrors, hood and fenders to protect it from damage. The film is nearly impossible to see when installed correctly. The 3M clear bra is designed to protect your vehicle from chipped paint, cracks, and other harmful elements your vehicle contacts on a daily basis. Every day our vehicle are subjected to road debris, insects, rocks, and other elements that effect our vehicles paint job and appearance. Samantha McCartney - Auto Reconditioning is the Answer to Your Problems By : Samantha McCartney Auto reconditioning is when an auto body specialist uses the existing materials and parts on your vehicle and simply repairs them. Most people refer to auto reconditioning as minor auto body repair. There are a variety of services offered under the auto reconditioning umbrella. Some of these services include bumper repair, auto body repairs, windshield repair, paint touch up, paintless dent removal, headlight restoration, interior repair, wheel rim repair and much more. These services are great because they can be completed in just a few hours and are affordable. Samantha McCartney - Taking Your Vehicle To An Auto Body Repair Specialist By : Samantha McCartney Simply taking your vehicle to just anyone or trying to repair it yourself is not the best solution. Sure you can try to complete auto body repairs yourself and they may come out looking o.k. but it will not be the best quality work. It is important that the repair is done right and that a quality job is done to preserve the car and keep it looking great for a long time. There are many auto body repairs that if not repaired will lead to more auto body damages, which will be more money out of your pocket. Samantha McCartney - Keep Money in Your Pocket With Auto Body Repairs By : Samantha McCartney A lot of times car owners think that if their vehicles auto body is damaged they will have to get replacement for that part. However that is not true. There are a lot of auto body repairs that can be performed such as paint touch up, bumper repair, auto body repairs, windshield repair, wheel rim repair, headlight restoration, paintless dent removal and more. Auto body repairs usually cost only a fraction of what auto body replacement costs. Also auto body repairs can be completed in just a few hours in most cases; there is no waiting for parts to come in or anything else. Samantha McCartney - How to Choose an Auto Body Repair Shop By : Samantha McCartney There are many different services that can be performed on your vehicle as far as auto body repairs are concerned. Many auto body shops offer a variety of services that include paint touch up, paintless dent removal, bumper repair, wheel rim repair, windshield repair and much more. Mike Girolami - Choosing Motor Cycle Gloves – Carhartt Gloves By : Mike Girolami Have you noticed that most guys choosing to ride without gloves are very unfortunate to have their palm take the brunt of any eventual spill? Most often even at average speeds, when a spill does occur, by reflex, it is the palm which instantaneously supports you. But, in the process, unless your palm is protected, there can be lot of meat being taken away by the road. Certainly not a nice thing to happen. This is perhaps among the major reasons why your hand should be protected with some leather. Brenda Williams - Amphibious Vehicles By : Brenda Williams An amphibious vehicle is divided into two categories. Those categories are ones that travel as hovercrafts and ones that don’t. A hovercraft is a vehicle that travels on an air cushion. Some of the most popular amphibious vehicles around today are called duck boats. These vehicles have the ability to travel on land and in the water and are mainly used for tours of a city by river while also duck watching. This is widely popular in the city of Philadelphia. The tour starts out on land in Center City and then makes its way to the Delaware River. Tom Tessin - Looking at Automotive Sound Systems By : Tom Tessin Jury is out for the people having CD/DVD players in cars. When this is happening lots of companies put jointly big packages as for the DVD player and often give free installation or heck of deal. I think that some feel it as the distraction to the other drivers. Few other people feel that DVD and CD players are good thought to reduce disruption from the rear passengers if they are focused on DVD player in place of talking loudly & upsetting the driver. Todd Matsumoto - 2008 BMW M3 Overview By : Todd Matsumoto Push this car hard through a turn and you'll feel safe knowing where the wheels are going. The car is a beast but unlike your average sports car, it's a beast with manners. And should you get yourself in trouble, you can mash on the brakes and those massive rotors will get you out of it. Jessica Whittaker - BMW X5 By : Jessica Whittaker Due to its on-road capabilities, it is referred to as a Sports Activity Vehicle rather then a Sports Utility Vehicle. Below listed are certain features to look into this car, while you take it out in inclement weather conditions: Jessica Whittaker - BMW 2002 By : Jessica Whittaker A follow-up for agile and powerful cars, BMW 2002 had set a new standard for mini cars. This BMW car was a most preferred choice for numerous drivers. It successfully stood on the top among touring races held worldwide, trying to build a solid foundation for sporting cars. Eric Token - The Benefits of Having a Green Car By : Eric Token In terms of the environment, green cars release less harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. When these gases are reduced, there will be less pollution, and less health problems are seen in the general population. Believe it or not, these gases can cause illness in people who inhale them. These are pollutants that have effects on the respiratory and cardiopulmonary systems. Air pollution causes death, especially among children. If the gases are being inhaled excessively, there is a possibility of lung cancer as well, so by reducing these harmful gases we create a healthier environment. Frank Medley - Stay Safe With a Leather Motorcycle Jacket By : Frank Medley When you're shopping for gear for the first time, or are upgrading to new gear, your leather motorcycle jacket is an essential item. More than any other gear besides your helmet, it helps to protect you when you are on the ride, as well as ensuring that you remain comfortable. There are several important aspects to look for in your jacket. First, you'll want to pay attention to leather thickness, as the leather is what protects your skin in a crash. For comfort, you'll need to look at both fit and extra comfort options, like vents. Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer - Automotive Telematics Deliver a Brave New Ride By : Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Telematics is deeply embedded hardware, software and telecommunications systems that provide an increasingly wide range of applications that serve our vehicles. These applications can enable safety, security, monitoring of vehicle health and remote diagnostics services. For the driver and passengers, telematics systems can provide dynamic location-based services such as navigation, traffic information, emergency assistance and a suite of other driver services based on two-way connectivity. Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer - Beyond Seat Belt Safety: Meet the Next Generation of Vehicle Safety By : Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Today, new breakthroughs are being made in automotive technology. Now there's everything from airbags to pre-crash mitigation systems, and some of these systems require little if any effort on the part of passengers or drivers to function. Side curtain airbags and motorized retractable safety belts are just the beginning of a new generation of automotive engineers' inventions. Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer - Consumers Demand Control Through Human Machine Interface Technology By : Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer I laughed, but in a down-to-earth, back-to-common-sense way, Simon was right on. One encyclopedia explains Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technology, also known as user interface technology as the whole means by which human users interact with a particular system, such as a device, computer program or machine. HMI provides a mechanism by which users can input or manipulate a system, and provides the system a way to output or produce the effects of the users' manipulation. Jessica Whittaker - Audi - History and Origin of Audi By : Jessica Whittaker Initially Audi launched a 2612 cc(2.6L) four cylinder model followed by the 3564 cc(3.6L) as well as the 4680 cc(4.7L) and 57200 cc (5.7L) models. These cars also gained great success in the sporting events. August Horch left the company in the year 1920. “Jergen Rasmussen”, owner of DKW (Dampf Kraft Wagen) took over the company in the year 1928. Rasmussen also took over the remainder of an American automobile manufacturer, Rickenbacker. Audi thus got the 8-Cylinder engines used in models such as, Audi Zwickau and the Audi Dresden in 1929. Jessica Whittaker - Audi Motor Sports By : Jessica Whittaker Over the years, Audi has been actively involved in motor sports. The participation of Audi into motor sports dates back to 1930’s with their former company the Auto Union. The Audis dominated the Touring and Super Touring categories of motor racing in the 1990’s. Jakob Momme - Audi - Technologies Guiding Audi By : Jakob Momme Audi manufactures 100% galvanized cars to prevent corrosion. The company is the first mass market vehicle company to produce such cars. Earlier the company provided a 10-year warranty against corrosion of the body. However, the effectiveness of the newly adopted zinc coating has enabled the company to extend this warranty up to 12 years. Audi manufactured the first all aluminum car in the year 1994. The Audi A8 was the first car to make use of an aluminum space frame. This technology the, Audi Space Frame has been used consistently by the company to produce high performance vehicles. Mark Creese - Volkswagen – How Late Is Fashionably Late? By : Mark Creese The above all seems obvious to me as I’m sure it does to you which is why I’m incredulous at the acts of some who have the world at their feet and seem determined to throw it all away. Amy Winehouse is a towering example of what not to do with your god-given talent. Blessed with one of the most distinctive jazz voices, actually scrub that, one of the most distinctive voices of recent musical times; she consistently abuses it and herself with drugs, booze and cigarettes. Yes rock and roll is all about over-indulgence but I bet even Keith Richards whilst snorting his dad’s ashes thought “Amy’s a bit out of control”. Mark Creese - The Golf R32 at Volkswagen Cardiff – Keep Your Eyes Peeled By : Mark Creese You see, try as I might I have to find the lady achingly beautiful before the personality gets a look in. I’m always happy to boast about my good points to you so in this instance I’m happy to admit my shortcomings and immense shallowness towards the opposite sex. Many people find the film Shallow Hal hilarious as should I as it stars Jack Black who tops my list of answers to the “who would you invite for a dinner party” question. Yet it’s too close to my real life for comfort. Levi Quinn - Tow Your Car Safely to Avoid Mishap By : Levi Quinn Make sure the hitch is attached to the right place on the car. If it is not in the right spot you can severely damage the vehicle. It is not simply enough to tow a car by any part that you can get hooked up to. The last thing you need is to do damage to the vehicle that you are trying to move. Jay Gaulard - How to Choose the Right Type of Motorcycle By : Jay Gaulard Road bikes are the bikes you will use on paved roads. Most people who are in the market for a motorcycle will choose this type of bike. These bikes are very fuel-efficient and typically have top speeds between 100 and 125 mph. There are multiple types of road bikes you can choose from. Mark Creese - Ford –A Happy Return to Normality By : Mark Creese Brand and Ross are both comedians and presenters at the peak of their popularity, hosting their own TV and radio shows including slots on the BBC - the largest broadcaster in Britain. Both are known for courting controversy, Brand insulting America whilst hosting the MTV Awards, Ross often sailing dangerously close to the wind interviewing celebrities on his chat show ‘Friday night with Jonathan Ross’. Yet this edginess and unpredictability is why they are so popular and why their latest stunt really shouldn’t have caused much surprise. Mark Creese - Honda is on Charge By : Mark Creese As a child I’d drag myself out of bed at 3am just to watch a Friday practice, before repeating the feat for Saturday qualifying and Sunday race day. I knew all the drivers statistics, why rear down force shouldn’t be an issue around the Hockenheim circuit and the past winners of the championship for 50 years. Much like a lot of the population I’ve tired in recent years of no overtaking, the same winners and consistent rule changes that try and fail to re-ignite excitement. Michael Schumacher was the greatest driver in the history of the sport but his constant winning also destroyed my love for it. Mark Creese - Suzuki Swift – It Needs no Endorsement By : Mark Creese Of course having a big name sports star doesn’t necessarily result in success, particularly if the sports stars in question dip in form or get injured. Gillette the men’s shaving company are in one such quagmire. Their latest razor is endorsed by not one, not two but three superstars from the sporting arena: footballer Thierry Henry, golfing legend Tiger Woods and Mr Tennis himself Roger Federer. What’s wrong with that I hear you cry? Well Henry has left Arsenal, joined Barcelona and with it flushed his career down the toilet, as he sits week in week out on the substitute’s bench. Tim Benedict - So How Come People Don't Want Better Gas Mileage? By : Tim Benedict So the gas prices are finally going down again, after going up, then down, then up, then up some more, then down again. Is there never going to be an end to this yo-yo? And since you and I both already know the answer to that one, let’s quit griping about it and do something constructive. Joy Pendergrass - Tips to Buy Automotive Parts By : Joy Pendergrass When purchasing these products, it is strongly recommended to seek professional help prior to taking any action. Similar to what we do when we are not experts or unsure of some things that need accurate decisions, seeking help from professionals is always on the brighter side. Professionals can provide you with concrete ideas on the necessity and best alternative for an auto part you are trying to purchase. They sometimes would recommend stores that they have proven to be the best source for that car part. Steamboat L. Salter - Selling Your Car , Truck Or S.U.V. - Getting It Ready For Sale By : Steamboat L. Salter There is nothing wrong with preparing and presenting your car well. It is not as if you are a horse trader intentionally hiding flaws and problems – like a mat over a rusted floorboard. This is good and honest nothing wrong with cleaning and preparing your vehicle for sale. Dealers do it as a matter of standard routine. Your car may show some wear or use that with a small amount of preparation can be overcome. In addition your car will be competing with other vehicles for sale on the market, in your geographic area. James Todman - Three Ways to Prevent Accidents When Driving a Minibus By : James Todman This may seem obvious but surprisingly this advice is often overlooked. Many road users are not as responsible as we would like them to be. For instance some drivers still feel the need to use their mobile telephone even though it is now against the law. If you are following a driver using a mobile phone give them extra space as there is a higher risk their actions may cause an accident. Alan Bullington - The Retractable Tonneau Cover - Too Much Money? By : Alan Bullington Well remote control is certainly a nice feature, if not absolutely necessary. Especially in wet weather or in the winter, having a truck bed cover that opens instantly is much like having a trunk that pops open at the touch of a button. James Todman - Five Ways Your Driving Style Can Reduce Car Tyre Wear By : James Todman It is not just fuel consumption that your driving style has an impact on. The rate of tyre wear can be directly linked to the way your car is driven. Ask a boy racer who favours fast driving and spinning tyres how often he has to replace his car tyres compared to a more sedate driver. One thing is for sure- the boy racer will have less money in his pocket because of his higher motoring costs. David Barber - I Had To Sell My Jeep When I Headed For The Big Smoke By : David Barber It took me another two years to figure out that I really wanted to go back to university to study zoology, at which point I knew I had to sell my Jeep. It had been indispensable in my job as a ranger, which took me all over the moors, not to mention the challenges of negotiating some of the muddy and badly-maintained tracks around my parents’ home. Unfortunately, everything that made it perfect for Dartmoor also made it a bad choice for the city. I didn’t want to be just another ‘Chelsea Tractor’ driver in Exeter, so I put an advert in the local paper in the hope of finding a Jeep buyer before I left. Jon Barlow - Third Time Lucky for the Vauxhall Corsa By : Jon Barlow The original Corsa which was released back in 1993 was an improvement on the boxy Nova that it replaced but the 2000 model was not much of a revelation despite good sales and the competition was hot on the heals of the Corsa by then. As a result the all-new Corsa launched in 2006 attempted to win back the buyers it had lost to the likes of Peugeot, Toyota, Renault and of course Fiat with the Grande Punto. Mark Creese - Vauxhall Vans – Size Matters By : Mark Creese Then there’s the ever expanding world of things beginning with ‘i’, the Apple empire of the i-Phone, i-Tunes and iPod being prime examples of the phenomenon. I remember owning a CD rack that held 40 CDs that I managed to wedge into my tiny bedroom at university. Having a collection of hundreds of CDs meant that every term I agonised over which 40 would make the grade and travel with me a few hundred miles from home to my student accommodation. How stupid do I feel now then carrying 5,000 songs on a tiny piece of equipment or having them at my fingertips on my computer?! Jon Barlow - Vauxhall Vans – Nice Delivery! By : Jon Barlow As with a lot of functional items these days the manufacturers feel obliged to offer ever more extravagant features to tempt would-be buyers. There was a time when you were lucky to find a working seat belt in a van and the arrival of the cup holder to cradle that cup of milky tea from the transport café was a celebrated day indeed. Andy West - Extend Transmission Life With Mag Hytec Products and Parts By : Andy West Those who own and operate vehicles that are subject to heavy usage know how important it is to properly maintain their vehicles in order to keep them in good working order and avoid costly repairs. The transmission, also commonly referred to as the gearbox, of any vehicle is one of the many hard working and critically important vehicle parts. With heavy usage it is normal for axles and transmission parts to no longer perform at optimal levels and simply wear out. Transmission pans and differential covers make it possible to maintain the original performance standards of your transmission and increase its functional life span. Jim McGiveron - The Advantages of Government Foreclosures Car Auctions By : Jim McGiveron The first advantage to purchasing from government auctions is that you can purchase just about any high ticket item that you can think of! This includes commercial and residential property, boats and recreational vessels and vehicles, personal types of property, jewelry, and even foreclosures cars! The government collects a lot of different types of property through various types of agencies. These agencies may include police departments, sheriff's offices, mortgage companies, and finance agencies. Alan Bullington - Pickup Truck Tonneau Covers - Cheap is Sometimes Best By : Alan Bullington If a soft tonneau will work, it's your cheapest choice. A cheap soft cover protects your load from the elements and from prying eyes too. Pick the right cover though and it's still of the highest quality and will be easy to use and long lasting even if it is cheap. But for real security, a soft cover falls short since a sharp knife lets a thief in. But maybe high security isn't important to you. Peter Garant - An Overview of Essential Automotive Tools By : Peter Garant With the Internet it has become easier than ever to find the parts necessary to replace a defective part. Of course, if the particular part is complex, or if the vehicle is imported, it will take a while before it can be replaced, especially if it has to be shipped from another country. Mick Legg - Simple Ways to Improve Gas Mileage By : Mick Legg One of the most common tips I found that will give gas mileage improvements is a simple change in the way we drive. Fast driving and good gas mileage do not go together so just easing your foot off of the accelerator a little and so keeping your speed down by a few miles per hour can give you significant gas mileage improvements. Also smooth acceleration and braking can make quite a difference to your fuel consumption. Brian DeCastro - 2010 Mazdaspeed 3: What We Know So Far By : Brian DeCastro In the front, the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 takes on styling cues from the upcoming 2010 Mazda 3 with a smooth, sleek front end but adds one significant difference: a huge hood scoop. Unlike the previous Mazdaspeed 3, the new generation will introduce more air through a hood scoop which will likely cool off a larger, more powerful turbocharged motor. Before getting into rumored motors, the remainder of the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 exterior includes flared out wheel arches similar to the RX-8, more aggressive side skirts and a redesigned rear bumper that includes sculpted openings for a new dual exhaust system. Florence Gasket - The Use of LPG By : Florence Gasket There are many uses for LPG, especially propane gas and butane gas. First, LPG is used to fuel vehicles. The reason people are using LPG as fuel for their vehicles is because it burns cleaner than petrol and diesel. However, the only down side is it may damage the valve and shorten its life (although this is hotly disputed). Still, it is an excellent choice of fuel for vehicles. There are many gas stations providing LPG as one of the fuels on offer. If you need a ‘clean’ fuel, LPG would be the best choice compared to other types of fuel. Ricardo Webster - A Brief Guide to Learning to Ride a Motorbike in the UK By : Ricardo Webster In all there are 3 different categories of motorbike, based on the size of its engine - moped, learner motorbike and standard motorbike. Depending on your age and current licences it may be possible to start riding straight away. Mark Warner - Do Electric Cars Save Money? By : Mark Warner Let's start by discussing the technology involved. When individuals say "Electric Car," they're referring to one of two things. The first is a completely electric car. Instead of a traditional gasoline powered engine, these cars run wholly on batteries. We'll discuss these in just a moment. Mark Warner - Water to Gas Conversion - Fact or Fiction? By : Mark Warner Firstly, it's important to understand that you're not really running your car on water. Water does not burn and your vehicle requires combustion to run. The technology turns water into Brown's Gas, a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen that is done by electrolysis. This separates the hydrogen and oxygen into a gas that will burn with the right mixture and circumstances. In theory, this gas could burn and be used to run an engine like the one in your vehicle. There are literally thousands of results on Google when you type in "run car on water" into the popular search engine - however, before you run out to sign yourself up for this amazing apparatus, read on. Levi Quinn - Exploring the Wood Gas Vehicle By : Levi Quinn The wood gas vehicle was used during the war by soldiers that had little to no access to oil. The war made it impossible for many people to get the oil and gas needed to fuel regular vehicles. Oil has been at the heart of many great disputes which is just one more reason to find a way to reduce and eventually eliminate our high demand for it. If we could find adequate alternatives, many oil related issues would gradually disappear. Levi Quinn - Examining Ford’s Hybrid By : Levi Quinn Ford has put a lot of hard work into the hybrids they are launching this season. The ugly hybrid that was first presented to the world is long gone. From an adequate little family car to a sporty SUV, the hybrid now wears many faces. The interior has been completely redesigned to allow for more room and movement. The SUV models have an all new console space that provides enough room for a laptop. The console can also be removed and hung in the back for storage. Robert Tate - Guide to Buying Used Trucks Online By : Robert Tate Inevitably, one of the main decisions is whether you go for a new truck with new all singing, all dancing accessories or whether a good used truck will fulfil your needs. Once you have pinned down your needs, a search on the Internet on a second-hand truck website will save you time as it will quickly show you a wide range of trucks in the category and/or price range you have chosen. Robert Tate - Used Trucks – Factors to Consider Before Buying Online By : Robert Tate Assuming that you have decided to buy a used truck rather than a new one, then many factors that you need to consider will apply the just the same. If your business requires that you are in the truck most of the time and therefore you are dependent on it on a daily basis to make your living then clearly you need the best one you can afford; paying a little more initially may save you money in the long term. Karen Lotter - Web Based Car Clubs By : Karen Lotter According to Kathryn Sellers, spokeswoman for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry advocacy organization based in Dalton, Georgia, USA, there are five different carpet cleaning methods in use today: hot water, dry or foam extraction; rotary shampoo and the absorbent-pad method. Amy Nut - What You Should Know About Used Car Parts By : Amy Nut Unfortunately, while a disabled auto is something we can ill afford, it is a great inevitability. The good news is that there is a viable solution for those who suddenly have a malfunctioning vehicle on their hands -- the purchase of used car parts. Donald Donaldson - The Use of Biometric Technology in the Car Rental Industry By : Donald Donaldson The car rental industry has rarely been renowned for its forward thinking attitude and embracement of new technology. However in the UK this is rapidly changing with the improvements in biometric technology. The reason car rental companies are so inclined to take advantage of biometric advances is because they can help to secure their assets and hence improve profitability. Biometric technology however does raise fundamental issues with privacy and data protection; hence it is understandable that many people have concerns with human rights and the protection of their own personal data. Amy Nut - How to Choose the Most Convenient Auto Club By : Amy Nut There are certain pros and cons that must be evaluated when choosing the most convenient auto club. This includes cost, whether or not roadside assistance is included, if travel discounts are offered, and if any other discounts are provided to members. When it comes to cost, the cost of an auto club membership can exceed that of your regular roadside assistance. However, the auto club is going to provide you with more benefits. Fredrik Roaldset - Buying a Used Car By : Fredrik Roaldset There are two places you can purchase these used cars on the lot of a new dealership and used cars by owner. When you find them on the dealers lot most of the time they are trade-ins of someone wanting to upgrade. A trained mechanic should have inspected these cars at the lot; they may even come with a small limited warranty. Lyall Cresswell - 10 Ways Owner Operators Can Cut Their Fuel Bills By : Lyall Cresswell As mentioned before, fuel is the biggest expensive problem for lorry drivers. So here’s 10 tips for owner operators that should ensure they can save fuel, save money, help save the environment, and ensure a bright future once the economic downturn lifts. Jayne Henry - Buying Personalised Number Plates Can be a Great Investment By : Jayne Henry In the currently unstable financial markets where some traditionally secure investments are looking somewhat shaky then personalised car number plates may represent a worthwhile choice as a place to put your money. Jayne Henry - Ideas For Your Personalised Number Plates By : Jayne Henry Finding out what is available is a fairly straightforward process. Many sellers of private number plates are now online and their websites generally include a search facility allowing you to quickly find out if your number one choice is available. Even if it is not, there is a good chance that something close could be yours with a bit of creative twiddling and tweaking of numbers and letters and their order. There is a whole culture of number plate linguistics to play with. Alternatively if what you really want is out there you may be able to buy it as there is an active trade in the buying and selling of number plates and companies who will manage the process for you. Jayne Henry - Are Private Number Plates a Good Investment? By : Jayne Henry On closer examination though, the very idea that a personalised number plate is exactly that, personal, is where the clue to the hidden value of some of these plates lies. By definition there can only be one plate that perfectly encapsulates someone’s name, message about themselves or sense of fun. Herein lays the value. Whilst it is perfectly possible to be creative with combinations of numbers and letters (and anyone who might be good at this might be onto something), there are going to be some one off combinations that are going to be perennially popular. Carmen Fontana - Vibration Control - Just One Technologies Behind the Mercedes-Benz Reputation By : Carmen Fontana Mercedes-Benz doesn’t just cater to the car connoisseur, though. Since 1928, Mercedes-Benz’s special protection unit has been making luxury limousines that are specially armored for heads of state, royal dignitaries, industrial and business moguls. With such VIPs behind its wheels, this elite automobile manufacturer carries significant responsibility on its shoulders and a lot hinges on its reputation. Jayne Henry - Irish Number Plates - A Popular Alternative By : Jayne Henry It is because personalised number plates have become so hugely popular that the availability of Northern Irish registration plates has come under the radar of those looking to get exactly the plate they want or those with a shrewd eye on the prices that some popular number plate combinations sell for. The surge in interest in buying private plates in the UK in recent years has meant that many of the most popular lettering and numbering combinations are simply not available any more. There are only so many times you can rework letters and numbers to try to fit your name or favourite football team. Lyall Cresswell - Return Loads and Groupage – Maximising Haulage Efficiency By : Lyall Cresswell There is nothing that can be done to halt the rising cost of fuel – what matters is that you make the highest return on every haulage job that your company runs. Improving the efficiency of your company can take many forms, but two of the most effective ways of increasing profit are through the careful use of groupage and return loads on as many haulage jobs as possible. Jessica Whittaker - History of Ferrari By : Jessica Whittaker Ferrari is one of the best sports car brands in the world. Enzo Ferrari, based in Marenello, Italy founded the company in 1947. Initially, known as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored race drivers and manufactured racecars, before they started the production of street-legal vehicles in the year 1947 as Ferrari S.p.A. However, till date the company still continues with its racing ventures, especially formula one. Jessica Whittaker - Ferrari Formula One By : Jessica Whittaker Scuderia Ferrari is a division of the Ferrari automobile company, which is concerned with racing. Scuderia means “stable” in Italian and Ferrari is after the name of Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the brand. Scuderia was formed in the year 1929 and consisted of 40 racecar drivers including Enzo at that time. Jessica Whittaker - Ferrari Enzo By : Jessica Whittaker Born on 20 February 1898 in Modena, Italy, Enzo Ferrari received very basic education, but had a passion for racing cars. Enzo started of as a mule-shoe fitter with the Italian Army, but his constant sickness due to the widespread Italian flu, he was discharged from the Italian Military services. His family business collapsed and he had no choice, but to seek a job. Levi Quinn - Before You Buy a GPS For Your Car By : Levi Quinn If you spend a lot of time on the road travelling by vehicle, then a GPS unit may be something that can help you. It can certainly cut down the time you spend searching for addresses by map or online before heading out. It’s something you can easily and quickly refer to for direction. Dona Rosa - Advantages of Textile Motorcycle Jackets By : Dona Rosa Textile motorcycle jackets are available in market according to the type of motorbike riding like racing, cruiser, and others. Today hundreds of companies manufacture, different styles and sizes of motorcycle jackets, as the jackets are very popular among the motorcyclists as they are of excellent quality. Dona Rosa - Don't Just Buy Any Motorcycle Boots By : Dona Rosa So why not resort to taking precaution in advance rather than curing it later on. There are different accessories available such as jackets, boots, etc that one should use while riding to prevent serious injuries. Mark Lorenzana - A Definitive Guide to Modern Compact Cars By : Mark Lorenzana The compact car is defined as a car that is a tad smaller than medium-sized cars or sedans. The term compact car is mainly North American in origin, and in Europe, compacts are known as "small family cars". Peter Garant - Various Types of Car Burglar Alarms By : Peter Garant When we say burglar alarms, these are systems or devices used to protect offices, residences, and other private or public places. But burglar alarm manufacturers do not only design burglar alarms for places. They also design burglar alarms that are ideal for cars. The aim of car burglar alarms is to protect cars as well as the valuable items inside them. Several burglar alarm manufacturers offer a variety of car burglar alarms. These will enable consumers to choose the best one for their cars. Samantha McCartney - Auto Body Repairs For Every Car! By : Samantha McCartney If your vehicle has dents or dings you should consider getting paintless dent removal. Paintless dent removal can be completed quickly, usually in just under a few hours or less. Also it is very affordable. Paintless dent removal is where dents are massaged out using reflective sources, rods and other special tools. There are not paints or fillers used in the whole process, so the original finish of your vehicle will not be compromised. This is such a great repair solution that no one should be driving with dents and dings anymore. Samantha McCartney - Ways to Upgrade Your Vehicle By : Samantha McCartney One of the best upgrades you can get on your vehicle is window tint. Window tint is a great upgrade because it is affordable and there are so many benefits that go along with getting your vehicles windows tinted. Window tint is great because it keeps your vehicle cooler, it can help save you money on gas, it provides more security and privacy, it also makes you vehicle look nicer. Window tinting can usually be done in under a few hours. You need to find a quality shop to install the window tint so that it will look great for a long time.
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