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241). Defensive Driving Courses – A Brief Overview  By : Steve Armstrong
Advanced Driving or also known as defensive driving is a more advanced form of training that motor vehicle drivers can take, over and above the mastery of the rules of the road, and the basic mechanics of driving. Its aim is to reduce the risk of driving by proactively avoiding dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions and/or the incorrect a...

242). Why Won’t My New Car Just Let Me Eat?  By : Albert Medinas
Just looking at it is enough to depress you, isn’t it? The payment on your new car isn’t just depressing, it’s a nightmare that’s not going to end for five years - meaning that you are going to be pinching pennies and surviving off of mac & cheese for awhile! The new car loan rate on your “new baby” is enough to make your palms sweat - and your bank account empty. Sure, you made a few mistakes with the plastic when you were in college, but was it enough to justify an 18% APR on a $25,000 car?

243). How To Save Money On A New Car  By : Shaan Randow
The price of cars these days is just out of this world. You can figure on spending upwards of $30,000 for a family van. No wonder a lot of people are opting for used cars. Even with prices creeping up and up there are still ways for you to save money if you have your heart set on a new car. The first advice I'll offer is to do your hom...

244). Why You Should Purchase a Sports Car  By : Gregg Hall
In a car culture dominated by SUV’s, family sedans and economy cars, sports cars stand out in the crowd. There are a variety of selling points for all types of automobiles, but sports cars are uniquely attractive for at least five reasons.

245). Let Hydraulics Stop Your Car!  By : James Monahan
Hydraulics is a branch of engineering science which is concerned with the mechanical properties of liquids and the general power of fluids.

246). Car Parts Fear of the Unknown!  By : Dave Carter
Owning your own car can be a wonderful experience. Whenever the mood strikes, you simply hop in, and go wherever suits. Cars represent freedom and spontaneity; they provide single folk and families alike the means to do what has to be done, go wherever needs visiting, and return back home again, all relatively simply and safely. Cars provide opport...

247). Auto Import: Options To Count On  By : Sandy Baker
Auto import is one of the largest markets of car purchases each and every year in the United States. For some, this is a good thing. For others though, this is a very troubling aspect that many people need to be concerned about. Nevertheless, there are many reasons why people look overseas for their car purchases. Auto import sales are expected to ...

248). Don’t Get Burned By Car Dealer Tactics  By : Gregg Hall
Almost everyone I know has a story about at least one bad experience at a car dealership and it is interesting to look at some of the things they will do to try to make a sale. I can remember hearing about someone having the keys to their car thrown on the roof of the dealership so they couldn’t leave, granted that was a while ago.

249). Car Parts Staying Safe While Installing  By : Dave Carter
Finding and installing car parts can be different thing to different people. For some, it is an enjoyable hobby, with the garage being like no place else on earth. For others, however, hunting down those wretched parts and trying to get them into the car is a job borne out of necessity rather than a labor of love. But whatever the impetus behind yo...

250). Radiator Maintenance  By : Katerina_Mitrou
Radiator Maintenance

251). Some Of The Car Salesman’s Favorite Methods  By : Gregg Hall
There are many different tricks and methods that car salespeople will use to try to trip you up and keep you confused or get you excited to try to get you to buy a car. Let’s take a look at some of the more common methods.

252). How To Find Affordable Sports Cars  By : Gregg Hall
Claiming any one new sports car is the most affordable is a great way to start an endless debate. Even if the list price of a particular sports car is less than its competitors, a forthcoming model is likely to sneak in at a few dollars less.

253). Engine Tips – Take Care of the Engine that Takes Care of You  By : Charles Kassotis
People rely heavily on their engines to perform properly and to endure for a long distance. To get the best results from your engine, you should take proper care of it.

254). 2006 Ford Taurus: Swan Song  By : Matthew C. Keegan
The 2006 model year will end the heralded Taurus name and for this writer it is a bittersweet time as Ford retires what once the best selling car in all of America. When Ford introduced the Taurus along with its cousin the Mercury Sable in the mid 1980s the car represented a radical departure from the standard American car of the day. ...

255). Facts You Need To Know About The Hybrid Car  By : Ron King
The term "hybrid" means that something is mixed with its original form. The hybrid is a car that has both an electric and a gas motor to run it. But, unlike electric cars of yesteryear, the hybrid will recharge itself, hence no need to plug it into an outlet. The gasoline engines in these cars are smaller than in standard vehicles and...

256). Hybrids On The Market Now Are For Small People  By : Gregg Hall
Hybrid cars are quite popular because of fuel efficiency. However, the major drawback to the most fuel efficient hybrid vehicles is the size of the car and being well over six feet tall and 250 pounds doesn’t help matters!

257). 2006 Kia Rio: Use and Toss?  By : Matthew C. Keegan
Kia vehicles have managed to make significant strides in quality and durability since being introduced to the US market in 1994. Widely panned by critics as producing cheaply built and cheaply priced models, some Kia models are now performing at average or slightly above. The Kia Rio is not one of these cars, however. Only the extended warranty mak...

258). Hybrid Cars – The Cars Of The Times!  By : David Maillie
With the recent rise in energy and oil prices, and the resultant high gas prices it has become necessary to find alternative methods and sources. Hence the hybrid car.

259). Finding Auto Parts for Car Repairing  By : James Hunt
Repairing your car yourself can save you time and money but it can also be difficult for you to find auto parts to complete those repairs. There are many places both on and off the internet where you can find the car parts that you need to finish the job...

260). General Used Car Info  By : Sandra Stammberger
Used cars are becoming more and more popular every year. People are realizing that a good used car can be had for the fraction of the cost of a new car.

261). Help Slash the U.S.’s Dependency on Overseas Oil  By : Gregg Hall
Anyone who follows political policy of the United States can tell you that America consumes a quarter of the world’s oil supply but only has 3% of the world’s oil reserves on its territory. This fact gives the country no other option than to import over 60% of the oil it needs to function at normal levels. With the introduction of the sports utility vehicle and other gasoline guzzlers, the dependency is growing each day.

262). Some Common Car Salesman Tricks To Watch Out For  By : Gregg Hall
If you have ever bought a car then I am sure you have seen some of the things I am about to talk about here. The key is to be aware of them and know how to counter them.

263). Forklift – how does it work?  By : J Bond
Forklift – or a lift truck as it is sometimes called – is a machine that is capable of lifting heavy objects and transporting them to different locations. There are several important characteristics that each forklift possesses. First of all, most of the forklift trucks (if not all) will use the rear wheel steering. That means the forklift uses rea...

264). Car Parts Getting a Fair Price For Your Vintage Parts  By : Dave Carter
Vintage car restoration could be described more accurately as a passion than a simple hobby – little beats the thrill you get after hunting down and fitting that special car part. But passion or no, restoration can be a costly pastime, as sellers understandably try to take advantage of your enthusiasm and get the best price for the part you want so...

265). Auto Glass Windshields – To Replace or Repair – Which Is Better  By : Terry Baeseman
Repairing an auto glass takes only a short time and can be completed and the vehicle ready for use the same day. Replacement of auto glass usually takes several days for the vehicle to be ready for regular and daily use.

266). Air Deflectors: Practical and Pleasing  By : Dave Carter
The addition of a particular car part to our vehicle is usually designed to improve its performance, but much as we might try to deny it, appearances matter, and we also want our car to look good. For this reason, many car parts are designed with attractiveness in mind as much as functionality, and sometimes, just sometimes, we can lose the run of ...

267). Taking Advantage Of Repo Car Sales?  By : Susan Dean
Repo car sales are an excellent way for you to get the auto that you want at the right price. But, there are some things that you should really think about and consider before investing in these cars.

268). The Rapid Vehicle Motor Company  By : Frank Hague
The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was started in 1902 by Max Grabowski. It was the manufacturer of some of the earliest trucks and was purchased in 1909 by GM. In 1912 the name GMC was first used at the New York Auto Show and in 1996 the suffix Truck was dropped. What most people don't know is that GMC also makes cars....

269). The Daihatsu Charade Life Line  By : Jenny McLane
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is actually a manufacturer of cars and vehicles that has its main headquarters located in Japan. This auto manufacturer is known for its designing and crafting of compact cars and small cars. In Japan, these small and compact cars are known as “kei jidosha”. At present, Daihatsu also researches and finds interesting and use...

270). Why Are Custom Cars Popular?  By : Matt Garrett
The flames from the silencer of the car burst out, as if the car would fly. The bright red spoiler adds to the glamour of the car. The blue light which throws itself beneath the car entices you to the top and the paint and stickers make you want that car. You probably would have imagined one of the best custom cars, by the time you read these lines...

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