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Don’t Drive When You’re Drunk, Neither When You Don’t Have an Automotive Burglar Alarm System

Don’t Drive When You’re Drunk, Neither When You Don’t Have an Automotive Burglar Alarm System How does the importance of automotive burglar alarm system abreast with the cliché not to drive the car when drunk? Because being unsecured and being drunk can both cost life and money. When you purchase an automotive, you certainly can’t just drive it without your other electronic gadgets such as the stereo. This means that aside from the net cost of the car, you spend some more dollars to adorn it. Well, though you may but you don’t actually fear losing your car. The equipment...

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Buying An Automotive Extended Service Contract

Buying An Automotive Extended Service Contract Should You Buy An Automotive Extended Service Contract? The decision to purchase an extended service contract or mechanical break down policy as they are sometimes called is a decision that has many variables. Depending on the age of the vehicle, the usage, how long do you plan on keeping the vehicle for are just a few questions that need to be considered. If you look online, some of these so called guru’s who write scam pieces will tell you—Don’t Buy—it’s a scam. I whole heartily disagree with their opinions, I question if they have...

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Shade Tree Automotive Diagnostics And Care – Part I – See No Evil

Shade Tree Automotive Diagnostics And Care – Part I – See No Evil Learning a little more about how to better care for your vehicles is a good idea for any number of reasons. It allows you to know if an unscrupulous mechanic is attempting to gouge you on your repairs – and that will save you money. It can prevent you from making unnecessary repairs – and that will save you money. It can help you locate a problem and fix it early, thus saving more money – sometimes a whole lot of money. It allows you to be...

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Timing Belt Automotive Repair Tips

Timing Belt Automotive Repair Tips One of the most overlooked parts of a vehicle, and one of the most common automotive repairs is the timing belt. Your car’s timing belt may look like an accessory, but the fact is that if it fails, your car will suddenly stop, and, if you’re lucky, you will find yourself stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. Timing belts are typically made of nylon reinforced rubber, with square teeth located on the inside surface. While you drive, the belt transfers the rotation of the crankshaft the camshaft, which in...

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Finding Automotive Help

Finding Automotive Help Good news for motorists when things go bad is that an elite program for automotive repair facilities, founded by the group that certifies auto technicians, marks its tenth year. The Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program (BSRP) was founded to specifically recognize those businesses with the highest commitment to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)’s goals. Businesses must have at least 75 percent of their repair personnel ASE certified in each area of service offered and submit to an annual review. In addition to looking for a repair shop with certified technicians, ASE recommends that...

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Automotive Painting

Automotive Painting A car with an excellent paint job is one of life’s true joys. It’s like being the kid with the best bike in the neighbourhood or the biggest piece of birthday cake. Whether you drive a ’47 Eldorado, a ’66 Beetle or an ’07 fortwo, a great paint job will take your vehicle from ho-hum to headturner. Actually creating a great automotive paint job takes skill and finesse. Automotive painting is one of the most arduous and painstaking tasks in crafting an automobile. It can also be one of the most costly. If you are on a budget,...

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Smart And Safe Automotive Electronics

Smart And Safe Automotive Electronics We live in an age of information and technology that has made everything around us smarter. Electronic and digital components have made life easier in our homes, offices, and automobiles. Some of life’s bells and whistles, like nose hair trimmers, are no more than budget-grabbing gizmos. However there are many intelligent tools that can bring convenience and safety to our daily tasks. In the vast world of “smart” technology, the automotive electronics market is king. Indispensable features such as anti-lock braking systems and electronic stability control are perfect examples of smart and safe automotive electronics....

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Automotive Consumer Reports

Automotive Consumer Reports If you’ve ever purchased a car, or are in the market for a vehicle, then you know how important research is. Proper information gathering procedures can help you make an informed decision on the car you wish to buy. You want to do everything possible to prevent yourself from spending your hard-earned dollars on a lemon of an automobile. Because of your diligence to knowledge, there are many routes available for you to choose to get the information you need. You can ask people about the car in question, for example. However, most people, when they are...

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Automotive Detailing: How to Clean Automotive Upholstery

Automotive Detailing: How to Clean Automotive Upholstery Maintaining or restoring the “looks-like-new” condition of their automobiles is a consuming interest for most car owners. Most owners are interested in preserving their investment, and in enjoying the full use of their vehicle as long as possible. Other owners are interested in restoring a vehicle to the best condition possible in order to sell it or get a good trade-in value. Still others are attempting to restore a vehicle as a hobby, joining the many proud owners of classic and antique vehicles. These consumers want quality automotive cleaning products that will enable...

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Automotive Training For Do-It-Yourselfers

Automotive Training For Do-It-Yourselfers Automotive training used to be a more common part of our society. Shop class was a commonly offered elective in high schools nationwide, ensuring that most boys knew their way around a car’s engine bay. Additionally, cars relied more on mechanical principles, rather than computerized systems. As a result, when a car broke down, the owner was much more likely to know how to fix it themselves, or at least have a friend or a family member who could fix it for them. The situation has changed dramatically over the years. Today’s cars are much more...

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