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Car Paint Repair

2010-06-27T11:20:00.000-04:00

$39.99 LANGKA Complete Paint Chip Repair Kit $4.95 VERSA-TIP KIT It is very easy to repair car paint scratches and chips if you have good instructions and right tools. A scratch can go into 4 layers, clear coat, paint, primer and metal. Depending on how deep the scratch is, you would use different car paint repair technique. Here is what you need to do: Before starting the repair, wash

Alternator Replacement [Video]

2010-06-27T11:12:00.004-04:00

$19.72 Quality-Built 14129 Premium Alternator - Remanufactured $76.43 MasterQuality 21812 Premium Remanufactured Alternator

Alternators - New, Used Or Rebuilt?

2010-06-27T11:08:00.001-04:00

There are several considerations when having to replace your alternator. New alternators are expensive and in some cases may cost more than your vehicle is worth. Used, rebuilt, and new alternators vary in price significantly. Making the decision can be difficult because there doesn't seem to be a typical life span for an alternator. Alternators can last for 20 years or they may only last

How to Fix Automobile Transmission Issues

2010-06-27T11:06:00.001-04:00

You are able to do DIY repairs for common automatic transmission problems. Modern cars have automated transmission and hence, these issues are very common and expensive. If you know the way to fix transmission problems, you'll lower your expenses and even if the issue needs a mechanic, you'll avoid being overcharged. The key elements in an automated transmission system are the bell housing,

Auto Repair Checklist to Keep Your Vehicle Healthy

2010-06-27T11:04:00.000-04:00

When you have a car, it's mandatory that you have it checked regularly. Owning a car is not like owning a toy. You can't just play with it and not take care of it. For one thing, a car is expensive. For another thing, it's not a joke to have it maintained. If it's your first time to own a vehicle, there are some things that you need to do in order to take care of your car to keep it away from car

Review of Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD Car Touchscreen DVD Player By Jessica Beavers

2010-06-26T14:26:00.000-04:00

The Pioneer DVD Player has a 5.8-inch wide touch screen and is able to play DVDs, DivX, and MP3/WMA/iTunes AAC. It has iPod direct control as well as a Bluetooth adapter that allows you to revert to speakerphone and drive hands free. The player is extremely applicable to any media need. You can simply plug in your iPod with a CD-IU50V cable and have your music play through your car speakers

A Product Review - The New Pioneer Car Audio System - AVIC N5 By Natalie Cassidy

2010-06-26T14:21:00.000-04:00

Big Screen for easy access For its small size, this product packs huge attributes that can fit into nearly all vehicles. Displaying features like touch screen operation with its 7" TFT is painless. You can input GPS directional data for more than 12 million points of interests throughout the United States and Canada, meaning repair shops, gas stations, ATMs, and many more. They are

Headlight Lens Cleaner - Do-It-Yourself at Home

2010-06-16T08:22:00.000-04:00

Cloudy headlights affect thousands of vehicles in virtually every make of car and truck, foreign or domestic. Headlight restoration or headlight repair is the procedure of cleaning the headlight lens with headlight cleaner kits or with items sometimes found at your local auto parts store. Save money over expensive replacements, restore them yourself, it's simple and fast, additionally

Timing Belt & Water Pump Replacement

2010-06-16T08:18:00.002-04:00

Changing Alternator on 2002 Ford Focus

2010-06-16T08:16:00.002-04:00

5 Basic Car Care Tips - Some Essential Car Care Tips For the Day

2010-06-16T08:13:00.000-04:00

When it comes to car care practices, it is well-known that a lot of people out there do not spend enough time or effort in keeping their cars in tip-top condition. Quite a number of accidents happen every day due to the reason that car owners do not maintain their cars well enough and are negligible in car care practices. The fact remains that you only need to spend a precious few minutes

Tips on How to Care For a Classic Car

2010-06-16T08:11:00.000-04:00

The value of a classic car depends on how close the car is to the original condition. This means that even tiny scratches will deplete the value of the car. It takes more time, effort and money to maintain a classic car because the materials are not readily available and the parts are no longer in production. To prolong the life of your classic car, keep it away from freezing

>Things To Know About An Engine Rebuilding Kit

2010-06-15T22:50:00.000-04:00

As a matter of fact, an engine rebuild kit can add several years of life to customized engine. Besides, such a kit can greatly help in reducing tear and wear in various systems of a vehicle, for example the coolant system or even exhaust systems. One can get a fresh rebuild kit from a store or the barter for those that are used at discounted prices. However, it is imperative that one takes time

How to Maintain Your Disk Brakes

2010-06-15T22:43:00.001-04:00

Brakes are one of the most important parts of a vehicle; they are the stopping devices of any moving thing. There are different kinds of brakes system, but the two most common types are the drum brakes and the disk brakes which we usually see on cars, bikes and other land moving vehicles. Brakes are a necessity for they save lives, thus, we have to make sure they are in tip top condition at all

Jeep Wrangler Parts

2010-06-11T15:49:00.004-04:00

Heavy Duty Side Bars by Wilderness Accessories 1997-06 TJ Wrangler and Rubicon;Black powder coat;Heavy duty 2 x .120 wall square tubing;1-1/2" diameter round tube for extra side protection; Mounts directly to the frame for Jeep

Free STP Gas Treatment

2010-06-11T08:34:00.001-04:00

Nothing better than a free sample of STP to treat your gas right? I’ve personally never had use for a free sample like this, or do I? Well when you get a free sample of STP you’ll clean out your engine so your 1996 Saturn doesn’t sound like a racecar with no power. Trust me you are not going to beat that s2000 in a race. But, you just might end up with a cleaner engine which means better

The 2011 QX56 - An 8-Passenger 400 HP SUV From Infiniti

2010-06-11T08:30:00.000-04:00

Infiniti will be letting loose a new sport utility vehicle later this year under the QX56 nameplate. The chassis and body for the QX56 SUV is all fresh for 2011. The last automobile had a price of $56,000 and the 2011 QX56 will cost about the same even thought there are many additions. Do people still want a large sport utility vehicle to buy? The Infiniti Dealer sales numbers point to a

2010 Nissan Maxima Review

2010-06-11T08:24:00.000-04:00

The 2010 Nissan Maxima has hit the market off-late, but it features no important modifications over its predecessor, which was released in 2009. It is a sporty sedan with modern interior and sleeker exterior body styling. This version carries the trade mark style of Nissan with sporty feeling, equipped with top notch luxury features to meet the expectations of consumers of all categories

Remove and Replace Honda Door Handle

2010-06-11T08:17:00.002-04:00

Remove and Replace Honda Timing Belt

2010-06-11T08:16:00.002-04:00

Reviewed - V6 Ford Mustang Hotness!

2010-06-11T08:11:00.000-04:00

I had the opportunity to test drive the improved 2011 Ford Mustang at Ford's race track in Dearborn, Michigan recently and can tell you that both the V8 and V6 models are a lot of fun. Pony Rivalry Released in 2005, the current version of the Mustang had a significant mid-cycle upgrade for the 2010 model year, but one glaring problem remained: the aged 4.0L V6 with a measly 210

Learn How to Drive a Car With Manual Transmission

2010-06-11T08:06:00.000-04:00

Learning how to drive a car with a manual transmission is tricky at first, but will become natural just like riding a bike. Getting accustomed to the physical feel of the stick shift, the brakes, and the clutch is mandatory when you are first learning how to drive. The mind needs to be trained to use the left foot while driving; this is essential in order to depress the clutch for

KMC Wheels Venom (Series KM7557) Mate Black Finish - 24 X 9.5

2010-06-10T20:41:00.000-04:00

KMC Wheels Venom (Series KM7557) Mate Black Finish - 24 X 9.5 Inch Wheel Product Features Mate black finish Five spoke design One-piece aluminum Center cap included One year finish and a lifetime structural warranty

Purchasing Dub Rims For Your Car

2010-03-14T21:22:00.005-04:00

Have some extra money and thinking about doing some really snazzy for your car? Even though we have been hit with a recession, most of us try to keep up appearances. This not only goes for ourselves, but also for our automobiles as well. There is nothing wrong with ornamentation for your car, but what would you like to get first? One of the sharpest additions to your vehicle and one you

How to Buy New Or Used Tires For a Great Price

2010-03-14T21:18:00.001-04:00

Is the tread on your tires starting to wear off and you want to be able to find a set that will last you for a long time without having to pay a lot of money out of your pocket? Tires are very expensive even if you have to buy them used, but there are ways that you can save money on your next tire purchase if you take the time to get some good tips on where to shop for them. There are a few