1. A Cars HVAC System

By Kevin Schappell Not only do we depend on our cars to get us where we want to go, we also depend on them to get us there without discomfort. We expect the heater to keep us warm when it's cold outside, and the air conditioning system to keep us cool when it's hot. We get heat from the heater core, sort of a secondary radiator, which is part of the car's cooling system. We get air conditioning f... read more

2. Maximize Your Fuel Efficience

By Andrea Susan Glass With the escalating price of gas, buying a fuel-efficient car makes a lot of sense. Approximately 15% of new car buyers reject a model due to poor gas mileage. Nearly 40% of those consumers who eliminate a full-size SUV due to gas mileage ultimately purchase a midsize SUV instead, while nearly 20% purchase another model altogether. (J.D. Power and Associates, Sept. 2004.) B... read more

3. Parts Train presents the Best Wheels in Town; Plus other high-quality Performance Parts, OEM Parts

By Jenny McLane Parts Train's Wheels feature high-quality casting and a smooth finish. They are specially engineered for strength and durability, while the strong alloy reduces unsprung weight for even better handling. The wheels are also rust-resistant and easy to maintain. Your car wheels are often the dirtiest part of your car because they are constantly exposed to the elements (corrosive b... read more

4. Oil / Lubricants

By Kevin Schappell I receive a lot of questions regarding oil and the least understood part is the number system used to rate oils. Oil weight, or viscosity, refers to how thick or thin the oil is. The temperature requirements set for oil, by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is 0 degrees F (low) and 210 degrees F (high). Oils meeting the SAE's low temperature requirements have a "W" ... read more

5. Recreational Vehicle Buyers Guide

By Jason Odom Recreational Vehicle Buyers Guide Service Records - If you're buying from an RV dealer and they can't produce something - you've got problems - possibly serious ones. If not, he'd be proudly displaying the records. There should at least be receipts for repairs, service work, and possibly old owners manuals. See http://busforsaleguide.com/rv_types.htm for the advantage... read more

6. The Many Benefits of Travel Protection Plans

By James Diaz Many people purchase insurance thinking I want full coverage and once I get it I will be covered for every event that may befall my vehicle. But then they begin to question if every type of incident is covered with full coverage. Some events that people question if they are covered for are: if my car breaks down what about towing costs or if I need a rental car does the insuran... read more

7. The Irish Driving Scene.An Instructors Perspective.

By Robin Piggott The Driving Environment Todays motoring environment is very different to that of thirty or even fifteen years ago for a number of key reasons and we will examine these to get an idea of the kind of skills needed to survive in todays world and stay accident free. For the first time in over one hundred and fifty years our population has exceeded 4... read more

8. Shipping cars or motorhomes by sea freight

By Richard Hack If you are ever looking to ship your car or motorhome overseas,or purchase a classic car over the internet, you need to considerhow much it will cost, and how you are going to go about seafreighting it. There are many freight forwarding companies outthere, but not many whom are specialised in car... read more

9. CarInsurance.com is available at all dealerships...with internet access!!

By Erick Pace You are ready to buy your first car. Researching the right vehicle can be a daunting task. You search for the right type of vehicle you need, the color you want, the type of interior. You have spent countless hours narrowing down the right vehicle for you. You find out what the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) is by using the following services: ... read more

10. Motorcycle Riding in Style: Check Out These Bike Gears!

By Kay Zetkin There are so many choices in purchasing a motorcycle. Often what youd consider and compare with others are in terms of handling, speed, luggage, space and its overall appearance. Of course, these factors, among many others, would generally be based on your choice between the type of bike you thats most preferable for your lifestyle and personality: touring, sport-touring, sport... read more

11. Only the Best Ford Aftermarket Spoilers are on sale at Parts Train

By Jenny McLane Complete the aerodynamic look of your car with a painted body kit wing. Get the newest, coolest Ford Mustang Spoiler for your car. Forget the old plastic spoilers, nothing come close to the real thing on racing touring cars. Give your Mustang Spoiler a head turning touch with exclusive custom designed spoiler. Spoilers are the most sought after car accessory in the U.S. today; ... read more

12. What is the Mercedes design philosophy?

By Mercedes-Benz Fan To begin, every Mercedes must be easily identified as part of a cohesive family. To this end, the most obvious trademark is the three-pointed star. This star symbolizes the aggressive and forward-thinking approach of the original Mercedes designers. As a whole, the star represents the concept of a motorized universe, with the points standing for "on air, on water, and in the air."... read more

13. Finding the truck accessories distributor

By Rolf Rasmusson Finding the truck accessories distributor Truck accessories distributor It wasn't too long ago that finding a truck accessories distributor meant a lot of work, miles and effort. These folks are the lifeblood for most of our truck needs. There was a time we could drive the street and see them all over but finding what we needed may have taken more than a few stops. To... read more

14. Lemon Laws for Used Cars are Just Around the Corner

By Charles Essmeier In 1982, California became the first state to pass an automobile lemon law which gave owners of defective cars the opportunity to seek a replacement or a refund for a new car that had a defect that could not be repaired in a reasonable amount of time. This law proved so popular that other states soon followed suit. Less than twenty five years later, all fifty states have some s... read more

15. Buying a Used Motorcycle Can Be a Good Choice

By The Motor Bookstore Reasons For Buying A Used Motorcycle: Have you checked out the price of a new bike lately? It wasn't that long ago when you didn't have to fork out that much dough for a new car. In fact, many bikers will remember when you didn't have to pay much more than that for a modest house. The prices for houses and cars have shot up over the years. And, so has the prices of motorcycl... read more

16. Winter Season Come: Basic Steps to Winterize Your Bike

By Kay Zetkin We know that motorcycle enthusiasts out there are knowledgeable enough in how to care for their bikes. Having a motorcycle and considering it as a prized possession is indeed tedious work. And here, we would like to share bits of information about several things that you may find really important, especially if youre a motorcyclist from northern climates. ... read more

17. Fundamentals for selling your own car

By Graeme Sprigge Selling your car can be one of life's frustrating experiences.It can also be done with great success. Like any subject - ifyou know how to go about it it's easy. Here are some dos anddon'ts that will make your car selling experience moreprofitable and enjoyable. 1. Research Your mission to sell your car always starts with research. Ifyou've had it for s... read more

18. Motorcycle Loans - Steps To Prevent You From Being Caught Up Side Down

By Jay Fran With the depreciation on motorcycles being so enormous after they are driven off the showroom floor, the potential for a buyer owing more on their motorcycle loan than the bike is worth it quite high. Owing more on your bike than it is worth is often referred to as the world of up side down. Many people finding themselves in this situation discover that ... read more

19. Flashy Car Rims ? Is It Just A Guy Thing?

By Lillian Fuller Wheel Tips For The Female Of The Species Too If you browse the internet ads for tires and wheels, it seems like flashy car rims is a guy thing. The websites are geared to a masculine point of view. Some websites feature sound and videos that include a pounding rap beat backed up by a view of shiny things. Most websites feature Charlies Angels look a likes pouring them... read more

20. Fuel Cells & Alternative Fuel Vehicles

By Andrea Susan Glass FUEL CELLS & ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES The history of the fuel cell can be traced back to the 19th century. Since then the development and usage of fuel cells in a variety of applications have come a long way. Fuel cells hold great promise for fueling alternative fuel vehicles. Here is some of the history of the development of fuel cells: William Grove invented the fu... read more

21. Audi 6, Named As the World Car of the Year, Offers World Class Parts at Partstrain

By Jenny McLane Among the list of thirty six new vehicles out of the market before January 1, 2005 for at least five countries, on at least two continents, the Audi 6 was named as the World Car of the Year for 2005. This was held during the media preview for the Canadian International Auto Show held last February 16, 2005 in Toronto. The decision came out from the forty eight international aut... read more

22. Auto Tools For The DIY'er

By Kevin Schappell If you are a car owner who occasionally works on his or her own car, please don't go out and spend thousands of dollars on high priced tools. Professional mechanics make a living with their tools and need the best. If you are doing minor repairs on your own vehicles a lower cost tool set will do just fine. We have teamed up with AutoBarn.com to bring you the best price on tools for... read more

23. Are you Tyred-Out ?

By Robin Piggott Tyres are the one aspect of a Car that are often overlooked until disaster strikes and in this section we are going to examine all the aspects of tyre care and maintenance so that you will stay safe and arrive alive. ARRIVE ALIVE Astral School of Motoring,s new Blog at:- http://astralmotoring.blogspot.com 1.Tyres wear out. just like any other component ... read more

24. Toyota has Newly Developed Airbags: Safer and Better, Toyota Performance Parts at Its Best at Parts train

By Jenny McLane An air bag that inflates as two bags was developed by Toyota and is safer than standard air bags in crashes. Available on Lexus IS luxury sedans the twin-chamber air bag decreases damage to the neck by distributing the impact of a collision more evenly not only to the head but also to the shoulders. In the intense global competition among auto manufactur... read more