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How To Use Smart Car Systems To Reduce Collision Damage

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It may be true that some collisions are largely unavoidable due to unfortunate conditions on the road. However, there are car technologies out today that can reduce the amount of damage both cars and people sustain in collisions. This way you will also save money on the need for collision repair later on. Forward Collision Warning Systems and Collision Damage Reduction Currently, most commercially-available cars can't avoid collisions for you altogether.

13 February 2015

What To Look For In An Auto Mechanic

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When your car starts making a rumbling sound or your AC suddenly starts blowing hot air, you know you need to take your vehicle into a mechanic. If you are apprehensive about just where to go, use this guide to help you choose a great one for your vehicle. Friendly service Friendly service starts over the phone. When you call mechanics in your area to look at your car, take note of the hold times, the greeting over the phone, and any answers to the questions that you may have.

6 February 2015

High School Need Money? Go Above and Beyond Selling Candy Bars

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Most people have purchased $1 candy bars from a child fundraising for their school. Even though this is a great way to raise money, you can do other unique things, such as using vehicle magnets, renting a kid, and selling custom socks. Vehicle Magnets Create vehicle magnets for the teachers' cars, as well as the teenagers that drive. Make the magnets large and colorful so they are easily seen by people as you are driving by them.

2 February 2015

How To Organize Your RV To Save Space

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Camping in a camper or RV is great. It's like being in a home away from home. The problem is that your home away from home is much smaller than your actual home. You want the same comforts of home when camping with all of the same amenities. However, with limited space, that can be difficult. Organizing your RV properly will help to give you those same comforts and make camping a little easier:

27 January 2015

A Used Car Is The Right First Car For Your Kid

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Do you have a child that is getting ready to start driving? Have they been pestering you to buy them a car? Well, you should tell them right off that your last name isn't Rockefeller. Once you finish explaining who that is, you can go on to explain that it's not a great idea to buy a new car for a teenager no matter how rich you are. Used Cars Are No Longer "

21 January 2015

5 Tips To Help You Sell Your Used Car

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When you're ready to upgrade your vehicle, you may want to sell your used car but don't know how to. Used cars are in demand, and with a little bit of savvy you can make a profit on your current car, which you can put towards buying your next vehicle. Use the following tips when selling a used car: Get Your Car Detailed No used car buyer wants to look at a car that is dirty and full of trash.

16 January 2015

Steps To Take After Hitting A Deer

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If you are driving along and a deer jumps out in front of your vehicle, you will most likely slam on the brakes or swerve to avoid hitting the animal. Unfortunately, deer will run into your vehicle on their own sometimes and sometimes it is just impossible to avoid them. If you hit a deer with your vehicle, you will be shaken up and may not know what the proper protocol is for handling the situation.

14 January 2015

Transmission Maintenance: Getting The Most Out Of Your Vehicle

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A functioning transmission is vital to your vehicle's ability to get up and go. This is because while your engine is responsible for creating the power your vehicle needs, your transmission is responsible for converting this energy into the torque needed to propel your vehicle forward or backwards. Consequently, if you truly want to get the most out of your vehicle, you will need to ensure that your transmission stays in tip-top shape.

10 January 2015

Getting Your Used Car Road-Ready

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If you have recently purchased a fix-it-upper vehicle, you will enjoy spending the time making it ready to hit the road. You will want to take the time to check every detail when restoring your vehicle to give it the care needed to be safe when it is on the road. This may take a while depending on what the repairs are that will need to be made. Here are some guidelines that you can follow when getting an older vehicle fixed up to be able to be driven with everyday use.

7 January 2015

Taking Care Of Your Vehicle's Braking System

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If you drive, you know the importance of being able to stop your vehicle quickly and safely. Your vehicle's brake system is needed daily and should be checked routinely to make sure that it is working properly. Here are some of the things that you may need to repair on your vehicle if the brakes start to fail. Take a look at the list and if any of the symptoms seem to match ones that your vehicle is exhibiting, take your vehicle to your mechanic, such as National Transmission Inc, to have a check done of your braking system.

7 January 2015