The Vintage Mercury-Lincoln Cougar – A Nascar Legend
Many have thought of the Mercury Cougar a simply nothing more than a luxo-bloated version of a Ford Thunderbird. It may well surprise many Ford, Mercury as well as Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar enthusiasts that 35 years ago...
How much insurance does one need? You have the big four: home, health, life, and car insurance. Then theres a second category, which starts getting a little hazy with credit card insurance, purchase protection plans, fraud insurance and more. Extended warranties, also called extended service...
The Vehicle Registration Marks Act recently became law ( 19th July 2007 ) , it was instigated by the CNDA ( Cherished Number Dealer Association ) and was presented by Richard Ottaway MP.It will change the way a vehicle registration number can be retained.
Previously , when private number...
The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters first flight was in Oct 17 1974. This was, 2 years after when the US Army commissioned the Sikorsky and Boeing-Vertol to produce and initially test 3 prototypes helicopters within the specifications of a UTTAS or the Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft...
Auto Repair Estimates And Car Repair Prices – The Real Information To Avoid Car Repair Scams
Worrying whether or not you were overcharged for your car repair is an awful feeling. Theres tons of advice on how to avoid getting ripped-off, but few discuss the actual car repair prices....
Auto Repair: The Top Ten Mistakes Made By Your Mechanic
Number One:
Not confirming the concern. Confirming a repair concern is a basic diagnostic principle frequently overlooked. To fix a problem, the first thing one must do is recognize it.
Number Two:
Insufficient...
Hybrid SUVs
Weve become an SUV fun loving country. After all what could be better than a vehicle thats got plenty of room, goes just about anywhere, and makes you feel safe when youre driving. The trouble is SUVs are fuel guzzlers and they also arent great for our environment. But wait!...
Auto Repair: How Can They Screw Up An Oil Change?
Its all about beating the clock. This quote comes from a wise old service manager, advising me on how to maximize my income as a flat-rate technician. If you have ever wondered why your car doesnt get fixed correctly, or all your concerns...
It is quite unbelievable the number car accidents which are now happening frequently amongst the senior population. A recent report published in USA Today found that accident insurance claims from senior drivers are being submitted at a rate more than 70% higher now than in 1999.
There...
Geez, there’s just so little “real” information on open-to-the-public car auctions and the many web sites that claim you can buy cars for as little as $100 … or pay just 90% of retail. You’ve probably seen them … lots of hype.
It’s a shame they...
Whether you are just interested in re-spraying a small area to cover up some paint chips, or want to treat your car to a custom paint job that will let you enjoy envious stares from every pedestrian you pass, you will need to follow a few basic rules, and have the right tools to hand in order to...
If you walked into your local car dealer and requested a 30,000-mile maintenance service, is it safe to assume that the dealer will follow manufacturer guidelines when servicing your car? Should the dealer only follow manufacturer guidelines? Can they bend the guidelines?
Heres a recent...