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From changing your oil to rebuilding an engine, automobiles offer a variety of projects and problems. Learn about how your car runs, how to drive it in different conditions and how to maintain it. Find information on anything automotive here.

How To Paint Parts of a Car

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
By vinicius docarmo
Fixing the paint job on your car isn't as hard as most people think; it's actually pretty simple. It also shouldn't cost you a lot (depending upon how much you are painting).

How To Be a Good Designated Driver

 
 
 
 
 
March 5, 2008
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By Amanda Carter
Is it time for that annual bash that your friends through down at the local tavern again? Or maybe you and your friends just want to go out tonight -- either way, having a responsible...

How To Find a Tire Leak

 
 
 
 
 
March 5, 2008
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By Amanda Carter
Are your tires always losing air? Let find out where that leak is!

How To Clean Car Battery Terminals

 
 
 
 
 
February 29, 2008
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By Amanda Carter
Keeping your battery cables clean is essential to making sure your car always gets a clean strong connection to the battery. Without that connection, your car can suffer.

How To Negotiate When Buying a Used Car

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Amanda Carter
Negotiating to buy a used car can be stressful and difficult, but if you come in prepared, theres no reason to be scared!

How To Find Replacement Speakers for Your Car

 
 
 
 
 
February 21, 2008
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By Amanda Carter
Are those old speakers starting to lose their sound? Are you constantly hearing fuzz, crunching, or not getting a lot of volume from your speakers?

How To Adjust to RV Driving

 
 
 
 
 
February 18, 2008
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By Rik Whittaker
Driving an RV is little more difficult than driving a private car. You simply need to remember a few basic and very obvious facts: it's bigger, wider, longer and higher, and probably...

How To Drive Long Distances Safely

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
By John L. McKinley
Tips on how to drive long distances and handle the fatigue of driving.

How To Get Good Gas Mileage

 
 
 
 
 
January 11, 2008
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By Zach Bauguess
You don't have to buy a hybrid vehicle to get great gas mileage. Check out these tips to increase the gas mileage in the car that you already have.

How To Make Sure Your Kids Drive Carefully

 
 
 
 
 
December 17, 2007
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By Denise Oliveri
Whether your teenager has just recently gotten her driver's license, or has had it for a while, there is no doubt that that you want to make sure she is driving carefully. Take...

How To Be a Successful, Sexy Pit Chick

 
 
 
 
 
December 4, 2007
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By Marion Cornett
Your husband has decided to move his motorcycle street-riding to the racetrack and now you are left wondering where you fit in. By becoming the main crew chief and pit chick,...

How To Pass Your DMV Driving Permit Test

 
 
 
 
 
December 3, 2007
By David Paul
Making sure you are really ready for your learner's permit test is not just a matter of passing or failing at DMV. This is critical knowledge you really do need in order to drive...

How To Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2007
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By Marion Cornett
If you are like most motorcycle riders, dry roads make for the optimal riding experience. But, even the most meticulous planners will run into unexpected bad weather and end...

How To Save Money When Buying a New Car

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
By John L. McKinley
Buying a new car can be both an exciting and expensive experience. These tips can help you reduce the sticker price on the next car you buy.

How To Cook Food on Your Car Engine

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2007
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By Liz Smith
You might wonder why you would ever want to cook food on your car engine. I say, why wouldn't you? It can be a practical solution on long road trips: Now you won't have...

How To Prevent Car Problems on a Road Trip

 
 
 
 
 
October 10, 2007
By Adelea Cruzana
You and your family is planning a road trip vacation, you must know what to check with your car. Know the seven (7) most important things in your car before you switch that car...

How To Find the Most Cost-Effective Car Insurance

 
 
 
 
 
October 3, 2007
By Jon Arnold
Shopping for car insurance can be confusing, but above all, you need to make sure you are comparing apples to apples with the coverages when you are comparing policies. Online...

How To Safely Share the Road With an 18-Wheeler

 
 
 
 
 
September 26, 2007
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By Janelle Johnson
This article is a complete guide to safely sharing the road with commercial big-rig trucks.

How To Save Money on Gas

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Gas prices keep going up, but with these tips, you can be smarter about how you use and buy gasoline!

How To Process (or Turn) a Brake Rotor

 
 
 
 
 
September 5, 2007
By David Blasingame
This article will guide you on what is involved in removing, processing (sometimes called turned or resurfacing), and reinstalling brake rotors. It will also cover why it should...

How To Detail Your Vehicle: The Interior

 
 
 
 
 
September 4, 2007
By Antonio Calabrese
The following article will provide you with the steps to take when detailing the interior of your vehicle. Some argue that upkeep on the interior is just as important, if not...

How To Detail Your Vehicle: Waxing and Final Touches

 
 
 
 
 
August 30, 2007
By Antonio Calabrese
Phew! Now that Stage 2 of making your vehicle shine is completed, take a breath...the most difficult part of the exterior is complete. Stage 3 will include waxing the vehicle,...

How To Detail Your Vehicle: Exterior Conditioning

 
 
 
 
 
August 29, 2007
By Antonio Calabrese
This is the second stage in the "How To Detail Your Vehicle" segment. This is the most difficult and rigorous stage and may take some additional research and practice before actually...

How To Detail Your Vehicle: Prepping

 
 
 
 
 
August 29, 2007
By Antonio Calabrese
The following article is the first stage of many in detailing your vehicle. Please follow these simple instructions step-by-step (this will allow for the greatest efficiency and...

How To Protect Your Car From Rust

 
 
 
 
 
July 22, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
Our cars is one of our valuable treasures. We should take good care of it, rust is very critical for our car. Here are my tips to avoid rust for our cars.

How To Buy a Used Car

 
 
 
 
 
July 20, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
Buying used cars will give us a huge savings. Choosing the right vehicle at the right price is a great advantage for us.

How To Convert to Nissan Rear Disc Brakes

 
 
 
 
 
July 19, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
A serious driver need a serious brakes. Converting brake drum to disc brakes will improve braking performance and will put us on the safe side.

How To Install a Rear Nissan Off-Road Differential Locker

 
 
 
 
 
July 18, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
Differential Lockers plays a very important role in off-roading. Lockers help us gain better traction on challenging and very difficult tracks.

How To Body Lift Pick-up Trucks and SUVs

 
 
 
 
 
July 8, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
This is a step by step guide for a body lift procedure. Lifted trucks and Suvs with big, off-road tires are definitely a head turner.

How To Do a Honda Engine Swap

 
 
 
 
 
June 26, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
Do you own a Honda Civic? Are you dissatisfied by your Honda Civic's D15 stock engine performance? Do you want to change your engine to B16, B18, K20 etc., but don't know...

How To Take a Good Driver's License Picture

 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2007
By Staff Writer
"Please make this picture better than my last one..." Have you ever muttered this desperate prayer as you approach the tired photo background at the DMV? You position...

How To Drive a Stick Shift Car

 
 
 
 
 
April 26, 2007
By Staff Writer
A high school tennis coach once told me that he'd never drive an automatic. His reason? Stick shift keeps the monotony out of driving. I thought he was out of his mind,...

How To Avoid Being a Back Seat Driver

 
 
 
 
 
April 20, 2007
By Staff Writer
Ever pressed that imaginary brake pedal on the passenger side? Do you sometimes feel your chest tighten and blood pressure rise as you sit powerless at the mercy of a driver whose...

How To Remove Cigarette Odor

 
 
 
 
 
March 28, 2007
By Staff Writer
Cigarette odor... unmistakable, pervasive and - to non-smokers and even many smokers - unpleasant to say the least.  In cars, homes and businesses, an ongoing battle rages to...

How To Buy an Auto Warranty

 
 
 
 
 
February 20, 2007
By Brad Halvorsen
The purchase of a car, new or used, is one of the largest investments that most of us make. You may choose to protect yourself and your investment by purchasing a warranty or extended...

How To Compare Car Stereo Reviews

 
 
 
 
 
January 27, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
So you have decided that the stereo that came with your vehicle just ain't cutting it anymore and it's time to explore your options. These days, there is a wide variety...

How To Choose an Extended Auto Warranty

 
 
 
 
 
January 21, 2007
By Kathleen Bunn
Buying an extended warranty for your vehicle can potentially save you a lot of money, but you want to get the best deal for your dollar. This article will tell you what to look...

How To Parallel Park

 
 
 
 
 
January 19, 2007
By Staff Writer
I could assume that you're reading this article in frantic preparation for the behind-the-wheel test that determines whether or not you get your driver's license. But...

How To Enroll In Driver's Education

 
 
 
 
 
January 5, 2007
By Kathleen Bunn
Whether you are a teenager or an adult wanting to start driving for the first time, enrolling in a Driver's Education course is an important step toward getting your license....

How To Check the Status of a Driver's License

 
 
 
 
 
January 4, 2007
By Kathleen Bunn
Do you need to check the status of your driver's license, but don't know how? Then you have come to the right place! In this article, I will explain to you all the different ways...

How To Find Driver's Ed Practice Tests

 
 
 
 
 
January 3, 2007
By Kathleen Bunn
So you or your child has passed driver's ed, but you still have to take the test. You want to be prepared but may not know how best to prepare yourself. Well you're not alone,...

How To Get Car Insurance for a Classic Car

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2007
By Kathleen Bunn
So, you have found your classic dream car and  are ready to hit the road with it? Well, the next step is to find yourself some classic car insurance. This article will tell you...

How To Finance a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2006
By Ashtyn Evans
For people in wheelchairs, attaining a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be much harder than it is to attain a non-accessible vehicle. People in wheelchairs need special seating...

How To Buy a New Car

 
 
 
 
 
November 24, 2006
By Ashtyn Evans
Two of the biggest purchases you will make are your home and your car. An average person will have numerous cars in one lifetime. As a result, it can be nerve-wracking when it's...

How To Find and Use a Car Power Adapter

 
 
 
 
 
November 9, 2006
By Staff Writer
Development of car power adapters has kept pace with the development of portable electronic devices, so the world of car power adapters has grown immensely in just the past decade. ...

How To Find Used Buses

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2006
By Staff Writer
If this is the first time you're buying a used bus, you may be wondering where you can find used buses and whether you'll have many options once you locate a dealer.  In fact,...

How To Buy a Used Bus

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2006
By Staff Writer
Many people need buses, from commercial transportation companies, to touring artists, to individual churches or retirement homes.  If you own a small business, or are even just...

How To Troubleshoot Car Stereo Speakers

 
 
 
 
 
September 13, 2006
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By Harry McCaul
For some of us, the car stereo is the most important electronic device we use all day. Maybe it is starting out the day with last night's scores or traffic updates, news or just...

How To Troubleshoot Car Amplifiers

 
 
 
 
 
September 12, 2006
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By Harry McCaul
You are driving down the road listening to some sweet Yanni tunes when all of a sudden his awesomeness is disturbed by scratchy pops and hisses! Well this simply will not do. Now,...

How To Save on Gas

 
 
 
 
 
September 8, 2006
By Ken Smith
So how do you like putting $40 of gas into your car when it used to take only $20...and the size of your gas tank hasn't gotten larger? If you don't like it and want to...
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