I am a shopoholic. I love shopping for anything and everything. I do not have to buy anything to have a great shopping trip. I am content looking. I enjoy grocery shopping as well as clothes and shoe shopping. There have been times in my life where I have wished that I could be a [...]
Your safety is questionable at all times. Hey, I’m not trying to freak you out or make you paranoid, but this is true. Think of all the times throughout your day you’re truly safe. There aren’t any. Sure, some situations and locations are worse than others, but in reality any variety of things could happen [...]
The hottest trend in the automotive industry is the production of vehicles that run on dual engines. One engine is powered by traditional fuel and the other is powered by electricity. The Honda Civic Hybrid is one of these ground-breaking automobiles that put the future of the car manufacturing industry within reach. These vehicles are [...]
Using alternative fuel sources is not just a matter of environmental responsibility. It is not just about assuaging your conscience. It is good sense, and sound planning. Although most of us are in denial, the fossil fuels which form the backbone of our world economy are dwindling quite rapidly, even as we go about our [...]
If you are feeling a bit pinched when you gas up your vehicle, you know that the gas prices are higher than they have been in a long time, if ever. What is hard is that it does not just affect us personally in how and where we drive, but it can affect all of [...]
Just about everyone has experienced a bad run with an old air conditioning unit. This rundown usually occurs at the most inopportune time and fixing the system is never easy. In fact an air conditioner recharge is more difficult than ever to receive. Sometimes you may feel that you’re better off getting a whole new [...]
When you’re selling a car, you naturally want to get the best price from a buyer. However, the buyer is also looking for the best deal he can find, so when you decide on your asking price, be sure your car commands the price. Too many times, the person selling a car is frustrated by [...]
Have you ever been on one of those long road trips? You know the ones where time seems to stand still, and you basically glare out your window at endless empty fields. Those are the bomb, right? Okay, not so much. The truth is pretty much any and all of us have taken those exciting [...]
Aside from dogs, there is one thing that can be considered man’s best friend. Duct tape is a versatile tool that many guys just can’t live without. This product has made its way into the hearts and toolboxes of men across the globe. There is good reason for the popularity of duct tape. It gets [...]
I was recently involved in an automobile accident. I was minding my own business, parked in my Honda, quietly saying good bye to my girlfriend. The moment after she left the car (thank God that it wasn’t a moment earlier), I was struck from behind by a drunken driver. I was nearly thrown from the [...]
Many people don’t realize that they have good ways to make extra money above and beyond what they do for their primary job. Most skills can translate into extra cash on nights and weekends if you have the need to make more money. Though this won’t work with all things, many are surprised when they [...]
How safe are you? When I ask this I’m actually referring to the safety measures you take concerning your daily activities. You know, do you lock your car door when you enter the vehicle? Do you keep your house locked up? Hey, I’m not just talking about at night when you’re sleeping. I mean at [...]
Have you ever been in an auto accident? This is no joke, people. The sad reality is that the majority of us will cause or be involved in an auto accident at some point in our lives. The statistics actually say that every seven years is common. That’s right; every seven years you may be [...]
There seems to be some fear when it comes to buying anything that is not new. Buying used is a bit scary because you usually have no warranty or guarantee if something does not work as it should. However, if you buy rebuilt engines from a reputable source, you are getting something almost as good [...]
If you’ve ever been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, you’ve probably dealt with several substantial after effects. Not only do you need to worry about your vehicle and all the damage it has sustained, but you may also be hurt. When a person is injured in a car accident they need to contact [...]
One inevitable thing in life is that sooner or later our cars decide it’s time to give up. Most of us try and nurse our vehicles back to life with the aid of a mechanic but that doesn’t always help. At some point it’s time to start looking for a new set of wheels. When [...]
Taking a trip to the lake is super fun in summer time. There’s so much to do there including sunbathing, swimming and riding on a jet ski. If you are a regular at the lake, you may already own your own jet ski. If you don’t there’s still a way for you to enjoy this [...]
Have you ever noticed that some brand names will stick with a product and that is what they become called generally? Items like Kleenex and Band Aids are referred to by these names rather than tissue or bandage. This is because these where the first brands to come out with the product and to people [...]
If you are like most people in the United States of America, your first car, even if second hand, would have been a Japanese vehicle. This was especially true of the seventies and the early eighties and continues to be true today. Japanese vehicles constitute the majority of vehicles running on American roads, and the [...]
Are you cruising around town in the ride of your dreams? Well, if you are, then I would certainly wager that you don’t want that fancy SUV, or sports car to get broken into, scratched or even touched by someone else’s hands. We humans tend to be that way when it comes to our prized [...]
In 1975, a victory for consumers was won when Democrats Senator Magnuson from Washington and Senator Moss of Utah successfully enacted the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This federal law protects consumers who have paid more than $25 for a product, which comes with a warranty and falls below standards of quality. As vehicles that fall into [...]
There probably is no vehicle that sees more action than a Jeep Wrangler. This is one of those vehicles that you take with you on a muddy adventure. You can find this mode of transportation at camping grounds and off road trails across the country. The interiors may see a little too much action and [...]
Buying used cars is an art. Whether you are buying them in the interest of restoring them and reselling them, or simply looking for a cheap and efficient form of transportation, paying the appropriate used car prices and knowing which cars will last and which cars won’t is crucial. A lot of people aren’t aware [...]
As many of us already know, searching for a new vehicle can be an utter pain in the behind. Especially these days when the gas prices are so whacky and extreme. Many of us want that fuel economy car that takes care of all our day-to-day activities. Furthermore, most of us are seeking a vehicle [...]
It seems that we have to be so vigilant all the time to insure that we are not going to be taken advantage of. Even though I have worked with people and their problems during my thirty year career as a social worker I still want to think the best of people. This often times [...]
One of the most important features of any vehicle is the stereo system. Well, that’s true if you’re a teenager or an adult who loves their tunes. Factory car stereo features in newer model vehicles include CD changers, MP3 players, DVD players, LCD displays with touch screen controls, amplifiers, satellite and Internet connections, and countless [...]
You don’t have to be a driver in NASCAR to enjoy racing a car. There are many small tracks all over the United States that feature and host racing for those who have cars that they have built at home because they love to get out there and see what they can do. Racing is [...]
I have wanted to design my own car ever since I was very little. At the age of eight, I raced my first soapbox derby car. It was pretty awesome. Of course, designing a derby car racer is a little bit different than going to a car design school, but nevertheless I felt ready for [...]
When a child reaches the age of three or four, they are usually ready to graduate from car seat use. However, many parents are unaware that simply placing them in a seat belt is not enough. In order to ensure safety and avoid possible internal injury or even death, many experts agree that booster car [...]
If you have driven a modest but secretly potent Mustang hatchback from the seventies, or have ridden in the Shelby Mustang GT, or own and pamper a classic six-banger or other Mustang of any value, you might scoff at the likelihood of a Mustang recall If you have worked on, souped up, cherried out, or [...]
Although the meaning of a stop sign is unequivocal, police forces around the country issue hundreds of thousands of tickets to motorists for infractions against this familiar sign’s message. Have you ever received a ticket for running a stop sign? Statistics say, probably so. There’s not a motorist alive who could successfully argue against the [...]
It is important to have a hobby, and important to pick the right one. Finding something that requires just the right level of dedication, addresses one of your interests, and doesn’t cost too much money can be difficult, but it is important. Unfortunately, many of the more popular low cost hobbies are not universally appealing. [...]
Many people purchase a new car each year. For some of these people selling the old car is just more of a burden than they want to carry.
When things go wrong, people tend to think the worst. When a child has problems in school, the first thought is learning disability rather than something as simple as sight or hearing problem. When a woman feels a lump in her breast, her first thought is cancer. When a car breaks down, the imagined repair [...]
When one of my friends first propose that we get an exotic car rental to blow off some steam and celebrate, I really thought that it was a crazy idea. We had just graduated from college, after all, and were not exactly what you would call independently wealthy. Add to that the fact that my [...]
There are few cars that have stood the test of time like the Volkswagen Beetle. I remember this model on the road years and years ago and I am thrilled to see the automobile re-emerging on the scene in the form of the Volkswagen Beetle convertible. Now there are more reasons to love this little [...]
There are all kinds of features that people have traditionally looked for in cars. Reliability is near the top, but it is certainly not everyone’s biggest priority. People worry whether a car is stylish, whether it is big enough to carry their family and any equipment they need, how fast it goes and how well [...]
If you have never been in a car accident, consider yourself lucky. The majority of Americans have been in an accident, whether they were a driver or passenger. And of course, after having an accident, you have to exchange information with the other driver, if there was another car involved and pray that your insurance [...]
I’ve been driving a Honda Civic for years now, and I’m fiercely loyal to Honda’s lineup. My 1992 Honda Civic has over 200K miles on it, and its only had two problems that required more than a thousand dollars in maintenance. It’s also been in a serious accident, but it shows now signs of its [...]
I got my 1995 acura legend used for a very good price. You see, it had some problems with it. The previous owner hadn’t been very good to it, and so the suspension needed major work. As a result, I got my 1995 acura legend for 800 dollars. For most people, this wouldn’t be such [...]
Almost all of us are familiar with the term advertising. Some of us may even be involved in the field of advertising, either as practitioners or as clients. But there is nobody among us who does not know what advertising does or how it is useful in helping us make a decision. But how many [...]
The 3m clear bra is a wonderful invention for any car-lover who treats his prized possession like a true friend. A man’s best friend is not always the family dog. Sometimes a car can take the place of a great pet and nothing hurts more than seeing that first scratch or dent on your favorite [...]