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Volvo S70 V70 C70 Clubs

Volvo S70 V70 C70 Clubs The Volvo has become such a popular car that it has gathered quite a following of enthusiasts. Volvo clubs can be found for these cars all across the United States and the world. Becoming a member of a Volvo club may also have several benefits. They are often able to find unique resources for anything that you need for your Volvo. The goals of the Volvo clubs are to foster maintenance, restoration, safety and driving enjoyment. A Volvo club also provides a car owner with the camaraderie of fellow Volvo owners. Volvo club members are...

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You Can’t Do That When Your Driving…

You Can’t Do That When Your Driving… USING a mobile phone while driving became an endorsable offence in the UK at the end of February 2007 and GEM Motoring Assist – formerly The Guild of Experienced Motorists – (GEM), that is concerned for the safety of all road users, has issued a useful list of things you can and cannot do while driving a vehicle. It says that apart from using a phone that is not fitted with a ‘hands free’ device motorists need to remember that they cannot eat or drink while at the wheel. The driver can smoke,...

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Sourcing Parts At Reasonable Prices For Your Classic Corvette

Sourcing Parts At Reasonable Prices For Your Classic Corvette With any classic vehicle finding a source of auto repair parts can be a major concern. So it is with classic Chevrolet Corvette as well as Chevrolet Stingray autos. Corvettes have always had distinctive wheel covers and are a refreshing change from slotted mag wheels. The wood steering wheels add a rich touch if you are lucky to ever find one. Interest has been spread into the 1968 and later models, especially car equipped with the lift out roof panels. In these cars, the excellent General Motors (G.M.) Turbo Hydra-matic transmission...

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Sourcing And Supplying Auto Parts Online

Sourcing And Supplying Auto Parts Online Auto-parts are freely available in the automotive, parts and aftermarket arenas these days. You can purchase, source and supply almost anything (literally), both online and offline, from a variety of sources. These auto parts, both new and used, are in ample supply and definitely not all created equal! Online parts supply stores step up to source and supply anything and everything automotive, that you might require for your projects and vehicles. People look to get the best that the marketplace has to offer at the cheapest price, securing the best value for their dollar...

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Cool Stuff Available at State Auctions

Cool Stuff Available at State Auctions If you are tired of paying retail prices for the things you want and need, you may want to look into auctions – state and federal – for office furniture, cars, trucks, boats, and sometimes even real estate. The equipment, vehicles, and other items that end up selling for ridiculously low prices come from a variety of sources. You can get really cool cars, trucks, and boats that have been seized by the police; game wardens; The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (federal government auctions); and other government agencies and departments. There are...

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Tractor Trailer Accidents

Tractor Trailer Accidents Each year, there are approximately 500,000 accidents in the United States involving large trucks/tractor- trailers, with 5,000 fatalities. In fact, 1 out of 8 traffic fatalities in America is due to a collision with a truck. Virtually all of these deaths and injuries are restricted to the passengers of the cars struck by tractor-trailers, while the truck drivers usually escaped unscathed. The fatal crash rate for trucks is 2.6 deaths per one hundred million miles traveled, a statistic more than 50 percent greater than the rate for other vehicles. As well, tractor trailers and trucks are more...

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Definition of a Sports Car

Definition of a Sports Car A simple definition of a sports car is “a small low car with a high-powered engine, and generally seats two people”. This is more or less a “textbook” definition but gives us an idea of what the public perceives to be a sports car. The Houghton Mifflin dictionary defines a sports car as: “An automobile equipped for racing, especially an aerodynamically shaped one-passenger or two-passenger vehicle having a low center of gravity and steering and suspension designed for precise control at high speeds.” This dictionary definition does not seem to capture the general perception of...

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We Owe A Debt Of Gratitude To Early Luxury Automotive Products

We Owe A Debt Of Gratitude To Early Luxury Automotive Products You may well have noticed gorgeous, massive cars in classic movies. What happened to these car makers? Were they innovators or just producers of boats or other monstrosities of little innovative value? Sort of like big tank S.U.V. trucks in these days of $ 3 a gallon gasoline. Indeed you may have spotted such cars as the Italian made Isotta Fraschine in classic movies such as the movie “Sunset Boulevard” which starred Gloria Swanson. These cars were not only the highest end luxury models of their days but they...

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Using Automotive Touch-Up Paint

Using Automotive Touch-Up Paint Here’s news you may want to brush up on: Using touch-up paint on your car can be an inexpensive way to protect its value. Some scratches can remove all the paint down to the metal and the area can begin to rust, causing permanent damage. There are several choices for applying touch-up paint. Spray cans can be used for large areas and with patience and practice you can achieve excellent results. For smaller chips and scratches, you can brush the paint or use a paint pen. Often, a paint pen will be easier to apply to...

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Car Transport Options Available

Car Transport Options Available Whether you are moving or have other reasons for wanting to ship a car. If it is your first time having a car shipped you will want to look up some information on the car transport options that are available to you. You will need to get your car from one point to the other in a safe and secure way. The reason for needing a car transport company is to get your vehicle shipped to the destination where you are going. Your budget and how quick the car needs to get to its destination are...

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