Articles for category: AUTOMOTIVE

Karla News

Should You Buy a Rental Car? Weigh the Pros and Cons

We have all heard the jokes. “Drive it like a rental”, and the like. While many treat the idea of rental cars a joke, there is a serious question as to whether or not they make good purchases for those who are in the market for a fairly new car at a decently low price. ...

Karla News

Lease Trading: Easy Ways to Get Out of a Car Lease

Leasing a new car can be a valuable choice when you can’t afford to buy, but your lease term can be upward of 36-48 months. You might change jobs, change your lifestyle, or experience a change in income during this time, and will need to break the lease. Since most lease contracts require you to ...

Karla News

Need to Buy a Car? – An Introduction to Drive Time Car Dealership

Drive Time which prides itself on being the “Go to Guys for Cars and Credit” claim they can just about approve anyone. This article will tell you a little about the Drive Time Dealership itself. Drive Time Car Dealership has locations across 10 US states. The car dealerships are located in New Mexico, Nevada, California, ...

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Preventative Car Maintenance Tips

A car is one of the biggest expenses you will have in your lifetime. Besides a house, your car is usually the second biggest investment you make. It can be a money pit or a big money saver, depending on the car you choose and more importantly, the way you take care of your investment. ...

Karla News

Tips for Buying a Used Camper or RV

It is really a difficult job to buy used campers, used motorhomes or used Recreational Vehicles (RVs). You need to overcome a lot of hurdles to ensure that you do not end up being the owner of an expensive piece of crap. There is no doubt that you save a lot of money if you ...

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Websites for Corvette Enthusiasts

If you are in need of information on your Corvette, there are so many places on the web to check out. I should know – I spent almost a year of my life (and there will be time spent in the future!) working on a thesis involving the Corvette Culture. During that time, I found ...

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Best First Cars Recommended for Teens

Buying a vehicle is a hassle in itself. Now add the fact that it is your first time buying or you’re getting one for your son or daughter. But wait! Don’t worry too much, for here is a guide to 5 automobiles that are great for first time drivers. 5) Honda Civic A very popular ...

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Top Five Snow Tires for SUVs

There is a problem with putting snow tires onto an SUV. It makes SUV drivers (who already think they are impervious) feel like they are never going to get into a situation where they are going to lose traction. As such SUV drivers with snow tires on are usually the ones you see speeding on ...

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2001 Shadow 750 ACE, the Best Bike Ever?

I’ve been riding my 2001 VT750 CD2, Honda Shadow 750 ACE (American Classic Edition) for a little over three years and have put about 35,000 miles on the bike. In that time, I have kept up on the routine maintenance, replaced the tires, customized it with my own choices of accessories, gotten out of two ...

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How to Replace a Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder

Before we discuss, How to replace a Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder, here’s a little background. All drum brake systems have some sort of device that spreads the brake shoes apart and engages the shoes against the inside of the drum. On automobiles, the Wheel Cylinder performs this function. The wheel cylinder has two pistons that ...