1979 was a pivotal year for Volkswagen as it saw the end of production of the famous Beetle and the U.S. market acceptance of its replacement compact car model, the Rabbit (which first saw introduction in 1975). Both models were produced as convertibles in 1979, with the fold-down material roofs as a major marketing feature ...
Often times, rumors can grip the automotive community and dig themselves a fairly deep ditch, often refusing to unstuck themselves form the collective minds of car owners everywhere. From the myth that premium grade gasoline should be used in every car, to the idea that the “cold air intake” is a useful performance modification, false ...
Following a summer and fall of boating and fishing fun it is often difficult to find the time to properly winterize your outboard motor for the winter. While it is sometimes possible to ignore the task now the chances are good that come spring you will have to invest even more time and money to ...
Pinewood Derby is supposed to be about good-natured fun, a chance for Cub Scouts and parents to work together to build a car and a memory – a friendly competition. But, come race day, the unspoken reality is that the actual race is anything but. That little Pinewood Derby car, which took weeks to build, ...
It may begin with a smell, the unmistakable smell of oil burning under the hood. Perhaps, at the same time, steering seems more difficult. You may also hear the faint beginnings of a grinding sound. Your car’s power-steering system is failing fast or has failed altogether. After parking, leave the engine running and lift the ...
A New Answer To An Old Problem? In today’s age of rising auto fuel prices, it is no wonder that everyone is scrambling to find different ways to save a few dollars at the pump. People like you are paying close attention to anything that may help reduce fuel costs. One of many factors that ...
With the crumbling economy showing no signs of recovery, many debtors are unable to keep pace with their finances. Most banks are shying away from lending money. They would prefer lending money to those with good credit record, rather than lending them to those with bothersome credit report. Most reputed national lenders would want to ...
Hybrid is a dreaded word in the World of Warcraft. This is when a class can be considered to have several different group roles depending upon what talents the character has and the type of equipment he has. A hybrid usually takes up the role as a tank, healer, or damage dealer. Though this can ...
Whenever I get into my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or my 1997 Jeep Wrangler, there are times when I think to myself what it might be like to buy a new car. Then the reality of my financial situation sets in and I see all the benefits that come from owning an older car. First ...
So you just bought yourself a big soft drink from your favorite gas station and realized that you do not have a cup holder to hold the drink because it has been broken or there never was one there to begin with. Well, you do not have to drink your drink before heading off on ...