Car's Body Has Gotten a Little Out of Shape
With warm weather fast approaching, you might be noticing that your car's body has gotten a little out of shape over the winter. Before plunking down $18,000 or more on a new set of wheels, consider less drastic measures - like sprucing up your car at a professional car wash or detail shop. That's the advice of Ben Alford, president of the International Carwash Association (ICA), an industry trade association representing more than 25,000 professional car wash operations from around the world.
Sun, 18 Jun 2006, 00:03
Prepare For Emergency Conditions or Accidents.
For many Americans, summer vacation involves the automobile and the thrill of driving to the beach, lake, campground or picnic site. However, all of this excitement can cause some drivers to forget to prepare for emergency conditions or accidents. One of the leading manufacturers of emergency safety kits, Justin Case, recommends these simple steps for making the trip safer and a lot more enjoyable.
Sun, 18 Jun 2006, 00:02
Window Films: Sunscreen for Your Car
You don't think twice about applying sunscreen to yourself, or your children, when spending a day in the sun. You probably even wear UV protective sunglasses while driving to reduce glare. But did you know that you (and your passengers) could be soaking up more damaging ultraviolet rays in a few hours in your car than you do in a day at the beach?
Sat, 17 Jun 2006, 18:38
Gas Prices Are Rising Fast
The bad news is that gas prices are rising faster than at any time in the last twenty years, and it looks like the trend is going to continue. The good news is that there are things you can do to make your car more fuel-efficient and lessen the amount of money you pay to the pump.
Sat, 17 Jun 2006, 18:35
MiniDisc recorder
You're pulling into the parking lot at work when you hear a track from your favorite artist's new CD for the first time. Or you're listening to the ninth inning of a nip-and-tuck ballgame, but it's time to get out of the car for an important appointment.
Sat, 17 Jun 2006, 16:30
Auto Repair Technician
The ability to make a good MIG weld is extremely important to the success of an auto repair technician. In fact, almost every welding repair made on a unibody car, light truck or van can be made with the Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding process. For this reason, there are well-accepted standards and practices for producing sound MIG welds.
Wed, 14 Jun 2006, 22:41
Taking Your Car into the Repair Shop
Unless you're a mechanic, taking your car into the repair shop can be a scary and mysterious experience. Your car goes behind the doors and minutes later, you're presented with a list of problemsand possibly a large bill.
Thu, 29 May 2003, 21:18
ABC's 20/20 News Magazine has concluded unsafe windshield installations
ABC's 20/20 news magazine has concluded unsafe windshield installations can cause unnecessary deaths and catastrophic personal injuries. Windshield is an outdated, misleading term, says Leo Cyr, Vice President of Marketing for NOVUS Windshield Repair.
Thu, 29 May 2003, 20:25
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