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| Securing Your Collector Car by Scott Bianchi |
You worked hard to put yourself in a position to afford that dream weekend cruiser you always wanted. Most likely it was a car you loved when you were growing up and set your mind on buying one at some point in your life. Now you have it. Is it protected properly?
How many people have their dream car properly secured with an appropriate security system? Probably not many. I know I didn’t have a security system for any of the three cars I had. My first car was actually park... |
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| Kids Join Forces With Police In Speeding Crackdown by Kwik Fit |
Schoolchildren in Central Wales have been acting as ad-hoc prosecutors in an attempt to reduce the speed of motorists on the roads in Powys.
Pupils from Radnor Valley County Primary School learned how to use laser speed cameras to measure the speed of speeding cars, which can cause accidents necessitating car insurance claims.
However, speeding motorists – who often risk increased car insurance premiums, not to mention accidents; large and small – could perhaps have bee... |
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| Pack Your Bags For The 66th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by M. Stasiewicz |
Whether you will be making your inaugural trip to the 66th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD on Aug. 7th – 13th or you are a long time veteran of the event, this article will be a useful document providing a wealth of information including a brief history of the event, lodging information, schedule of events and safety tips and travel tips.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was organized by Clarence “Pappy” Hoel and members of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club. ... |
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| Choosing A New Car by Gabriel Adams |
Buying a new car is a big buying decision, and you want to be sure that you make the right choice.
First of all, you should make a list of what you need your vehicle to do / be / have. For example, when I bought my vehicle, my list included:
-- 4 wheel drive
-- towing capacity for a bass boat
-- a nice stereo
-- etc
Making that list will help keep you on track to choose a vehicle that meets your needs. Once you have your list made, you can pretty quickly narrow th... |
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| The Story Of The Ford Mustang by Gabriel Adams |
The Ford Mustang is one of the best known and easily recognized vehicles on the road today. Who doesn't recognize the sporty chrome pony emblazoned on the shiny paint of a Ford Mustang?
But I bet many of you don't know the history of the Mustang. Well jump in your time capsule and join me for a ride back to the year 1964. To be more specific, March 9, 1964.
That was the day that the first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line – it was a white convertible with a red ... |
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| Comparing The Muscle Cars by Gabriel Adams |
Nowadays there are many different muscle cars on the market, from various manufacturers. In this article we'll go over a few of the more common models, and give a comparative overview of their specs, for quick reference and comparison.
The Ford Mustang
One of the oldest and best known sporty / fast cars on the road, the Ford Mustang is still a major player. The 2006 Mustang features a 4.0L V6 engine with 210 horsepower. If you go for the Mustang GT, you'll get a 4.6L V8... |
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| Shopping For Car Subwoofers by Michele Oberton |
| Unlike the subwoofers found in concert or theaters, car subwoofers are more subtle in their design. Ideal for being hidden because of space limitations, car subwoofers are often found in the doors or the trunk of an automobile. They are designed to be compact so that the automobile operator can still enjoy the same dramatic sound of their favorite song, but without the bulky nature of other subwoofers. Realistically, the same model that is used in a theater or concert could n... |
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| Cat Training Techniques & Information by John H. Rogers |
| The most popular form of cat training is that of learning them how to use the litterbox. This is especially important for indoor cats, but is also ideal for an indoor/outdoor pet. Many people are surprised to know that cat training can also involve an actual toilet, which will eliminate the expense and odor associated with a litterbox. This type of cat training will consist of several weeks during which time the litterbox is elevated and moved until it is near the toilet. The... |
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| How To Buy Car Parts Online And Save Money by Jim Grayson |
| With so many advances in technology and access to the Internet, buying car parts online is as easy as owning a credit card or having a paypal account. The Internet today is the most widely used mode of communication. It is also the cheapest and the fastest mode of communication. The Internet is used widely by people to order items online. From accessories for computers, to ipods and digital cameras, to car accessories and car parts, it seems almost everything is bought or sol... |
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| Flex Fuel Vehicle And Ethanol by Simon Oldmann |
Flexible fuel vehicles are just like an average car in the sense that they use a single gas tank. But it can run on a mixture of gasoline and alcohol based fuel. Any car made after 1988 can run on a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. A flexible fuel vehicle can run on a mixture of up to 85% ethanol. Modifications are needed for this ratio as alcohol based fuels are corrosive.
Fuel tanks and engines must be modified in flexible fuel vehicles. In the US, there is a spe... |
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| Every Man Needs A Truck by Hallidae Thomason |
| There are a few things in life that I'm quite sure of. I guess I have learned along the way and become convinced about more things as I've gotten older. For example, I am convinced that work is a normal and important part of life. Twenty years ago I thought I could somehow be the first person to make it through life without working. I've also realized that relationships are harder than anything else in life, but they are also the most valuable. My early years were about anyth... |
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| High Gas Prices Bring Flood Of Bad Products by Dave Larsen |
In a world where gas prices are at record heights, there are lying scumbags who will take advantage of your desire to get more miles to the gallon. Lately there have been a flood of products on the market claiming to boost gas mileage, but very few of them actually work.
First, there are fuel additives like the Platinum Gas Save and the BioPerformance pill. Neither works, and the BioPerformance pill has been proven to be nothing but moth balls, which are toxic.
Then the... |
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| Sustainable Energy Policies Debated By State Governments by Dave Larsen |
Energy usage has become THE hot issue. As the price for gas and home heating oil climb into the statosphere, lots of folks are praying for relief. Will the government provide that relief?
In his recent State of the Union address, President Bush declared that the United States is"addicted to oil." Lots of people thought that signaled a new push by the Bush administration to address the issues of how we're going to keep the lights on and the cars rolling in the 21st century.... |
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| Sustainable Architecture Helps Texas Instruments Save Money by Dave Larsen |
Conserving energy is on the minds of most Americans today. With gas prices skyrocketing, everybody is looking for ways to save energy, which translates into saving money.
If it takes $500 to heat your home in the winter, imagine how much it costs to heat a huge factory. Obviously any company building a factory needs to be as frugal as possible. Now, you can learn from their innovations.
In a heartening move against resource guzzling habits of big industry, Texas Instrum... |
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| Scams Plague Fuel Customers by Dave Larsen |
The rising price of gasoline has produced a surge of products that promise to provide relief at the gas pump. Unfortunately, most of them are rip-offs! Some are even dangerous, to your health or to your car.
In May of 2006, Texas based BioPerformance, Inc., was shut down by the Attorney General for being an illegal pyramid scheme. The company's product, a pill for the gas tank that was supposed to increase gas mileage, was found to be chemically equivalent to mothballs, wh... |
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| GPS Technology Can Be Useful To You by CP |
If you have a job that requires as much traveling as mine does, or if you want to ensure your personal well-being wherever you go, you should look at your options for installing a GPS tracking system in your car. Nowadays, the tracking system is being included in more and more cars directly from the manufacturer. If your car was made before the wave of GPS standards, there are many outlets on the internet through which you can locate a GPS system that will fit your needs.
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| High Gas Prices Inspire Con Artists by Dave Larsen |
The high price of gasoline brings out the worst in some people. It also brings out the gullibility in others. A spate of rip-offs have been uncovered recently, all designed to take advantage of people's desperation to lower their fuel bills.
Texas based company BioPerformance, Inc., was shut down in May for being an illegal pyramid scheme and marketing a "magic gas pill" that wasn't magic at all--unless moth balls are magic.
Drawing on the desire for cheap gas at a time... |
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| Want To Donate A Car? by Julee Mitchelsin |
| The internet has been such a blessing in so many ways to those that have taken the plunge and accepted the fact that it is the future and have jumped on board and started using it to their advantage such as people wanting to donate cars online. There are so many ways that it brings all of the necessary services that you normally would have to either take a personal day to take care of during the work day and/or drive across town or the country to accomplish without on the int... |
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| It Will Eventually Happen To You. What To Do When You Have To File An Auto Insurance Claim. by Mike Long |
It's bound to happen. Sooner or later, if you drive long enough, you're likely to have some sort of automobile accident. With luck, it will be minor. But irregardless, knowing how to handle an auto insurance claim can possibly save you thousands of dollars.
If you are involved in an accident, particularly in moderate to severe accidents, the first thing you need to do is contact the police. They will arrive quickly and help you sort out what happened, who may be at fault, ... |
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| Advantages Of Professional Drivers' Instruction by Pat Murphy |
| Having a driver's license is one of the major status symbols among high school students and teenagers, in general. Aside from being a "coolness" asset, a driver's license also provides kids with a sense of independence by providing them with the right to drive on their own. Though most kids can't wait to get behind the wheel, some schools do not offer drivers education. As a result, most kids learn to drive on their own, through peers, or other unqualified instructors. This p... |
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| The Slow Drags On The Road by Michael Sneed |
Punctuality matters. Every dedicated person wants to arrive at school, at work or any appointment right on time. This is a fast-paced world and we need to move hastily in order to meet the pressures of time.
We value time but how are we sure that all people cooperate? There are some slow-drivers on the road and most of the times; you just find your self yelling at one of them. It is really so blood-raising if you are beating the time and then you just get stuck at the back... |
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| Autos As Automatic Pollutants by Michael Sneed |
“Green cars now so that my daughter will have places to drive at tomorrow...” this is a clamor of an American father. Air pollution is everywhere and it is a big problem for most societies.
Air pollution is composed of many environmental factors. They include carbon monoxide, nitrates, sulfur dioxide, ozone, lead, secondhand tobacco smoke and particulate matter. Particulate matter, also known as particle pollution, is composed of solid and liquid particles within the air. ... |
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| What Is Ethanol by Simon Oldmann |
The use of ethanol as an alternative fuel is becoming increasingly popular by ever conscious consumers wishing to do their little bit for the planet. It may even be a better alternative to bio fuel, it seems that it is a lot more pleasant to make at any rate.
What is Ethanol?
Ethanol is a grain alcohol, or plant mass formula derived from the natural sugars found in bio mass, or vegetation such as corn, wheat, barley, potatoes and sugar cane. This is then processed to ma... |
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| How To Find Amazing Deals On Online Auto Insurance by Mike Long |
The ability to buy online auto insurance has changed the way people shop for insurance forever. Gone are the days of pulling out the Yellow Pages, calling multiple companies for quotes, waiting days for someone to call you back with a quote (if they called you back at all!), comparing the quotes, trying to figure out if the policies and deductibles were the same for all the quotes, and finally - purchasing a policy and hoping it will be as good as your last one.
Thanks to ... |
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| Wanna Be A Car Dealer? by Julee Mitchelsin |
| Cars are one of the most important purchases in a person’s life and therefore it is wise to have the best information going into such an investment. As a car dealer this is especially important to remember when you are looking to sell cars that are used. Used cars are by far the best choice financially for someone that cannot afford to absorb the huge depreciation cost that goes along with the luxury of driving a used car. I’m sure you have heard the mantra that a new car ins... |
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