automotive

  • Pre-Inspection For A Truck Before A Long Trip

    Truck drivers are required to visually inspect their trucks before a trip. They need to be satisfied with the result of the inspection before they can begin driving the truck, as required by law. An inspection must occur once every 24 hours. If the truck has an accident as a result of a truck defect, a judge would look at what a reasonable person would have done and would use this to determine whether the truck driver was acting unreasonably and should therefore be held financially responsible.
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  • Beginner Upgrades To An Engine

    If you have an older car, making upgrades will help you to get better performance. You could go out and buy a new car, but doing what you can to help your existing car run better will cost a lot less. If you are new to the upgrading scene, you might not know where to start. A turbocharger, manifold, headers, and performance exhaust will help your car to burn fuel more efficiently and thus give you better power and fuel mileage.
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  • 3 Reasons to DIY Your Move

    If you are about to move, you might be thinking of hiring a moving company instead of doing the job yourself. However, with the help of truck rentals, it can be surprisingly easy to orchestrate your own move. If you aren't convinced, consider these reasons to do it yourself rather than hiring a team of moving professionals. 1. Get It Done on Your Time Moving companies can have quite busy schedules and could be booked when you need them.
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  • 2 Aftermarket Truck Parts That Can Improve Off-Road Performance

    Adding aftermarket parts to your truck is a fantastic way to really customize your vehicle and improve aspects of its performance. Aftermarket truck parts can do everything from making your truck much more rugged to increasing its cargo capacity. Listed below two aftermarket truck parts that can improve your truck's off-road performance. Locking Differential One of the most important aftermarket parts that can increase off-road performance for your truck is a locking differential, mostly because it can make it much harder for you to get stuck.
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  • Car Won't Start: Battery Tips For Checking The Problem

    When your car won't start, one of the most common problems is the battery. There can be all sorts of reasons for a battery not to have power. It may have run down and need recharging or it may not be getting power from the alternator to keep it charged throughout a journey. Here are three tips to check for the battery problem and get your car going again. Check Your Electrics
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  • Why You Should Reconsider Making Aftermarket Modifications To Your Car

    If you love your car, you might want to do things to make it a bit more personalized. However, before you start making aftermarket modifications to your car, there are a few things that you should consider. These are a few reasons why this might not be something that you will want to do.  It Could Affect the Value Sure, it's true that cars are generally considered a depreciating asset. However, there are things that can cause a car to depreciate in value even faster, such as by making modifications.
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  • What Are The Best Camper Options When Traveling With Toddlers?

    If you and your spouse were avid campers during your pre-kid days and are eager to introduce your little ones to this nomadic vacation style, you may be wondering what special equipment you'll need to purchase in order to make this trip as fun and stress-free as possible. Traveling with young children can be quite different from solo or pair camping, and even with the additional creature comforts of a tow-behind or travel camper, you could find yourself scrambling if you don't adequately prepare.
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  • Cars Shouldn't Dance: 3 Stages Of Brake Problems That Make Cars Dance To The Beat

    If your car is making noises and dancing to the beat like J. Lo, it may be time to get that rear-end into gear and have the brakes done. Many people say their brakes are making noise and they do not know why. The cause of this is usually that you are overdue for new pads. It can also lead to additional problems, such a grooves in the disks and frozen calipers.
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  • Are You A Shy Person? 4 Tips For Negotiating With Car Dealers

    As a vehicle owner, the easiest thing to do is to hang onto the vehicle you have for a long time. But, you may want to upgrade to something newer, safer, and with better features. Heading straight to a dealership to look at your options for vehicles can quickly put you in an uncomfortable situation as a shy person. But, it is possible to avoid face-to-face contact with a dealer until after you have purchased a vehicle.
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  • How To Repair Holes In Fiberglass

    Most cars have fiberglass bumpers for many reasons. First, fiberglass is strong yet slightly flexible, so dents can often be popped right out. Also, fiberglass is relatively easy to repair. With a basic fiberglass patch kit, you can fix small holes, dents and scratches. You can easily fix unsightly defects and maintain the structural integrity of the bumper. This article explains how to patch auto bumpers with a simple fiberglass patch kit.
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