Articles for category: AUTOMOTIVE

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The Stick Sift Driver’s Complete Guide to Double-Clutching

Anyone who has driven a stick shift car, or even remotely followed racing has likely heard of the term “double clutch”, or perhaps even seen it done. While many may not be aware of what it actually means, double clutching is an advanced clutch technique that can be used for a variety of purposes. While ...

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The 2009 Honda Rebel

If you’ve taken a safe-riding course in the last twenty years or so, you might be impressed by the one thing that is largely unchanged in those classes from coast to coast- the 2009 Honda Rebel, and its precursors going all the way back to 1985. While the 2009 Honda Rebel might be a staple ...

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What to Consider When Buying a New Car

It’s easy to get overly excited about the prospect of a shiny new car with its new car smell. But jumping the gun on your buy will just be a headache in the long run – financially and psychologically. Because of this very expensive “buyer’s remorse”, your best bet is to make a list of ...

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Check Engine Light: It Could Be Cheap and Easy to Fix

I am an auto mechanic and have seen many times where people have driven their vehicle with a check engine light on for a good year before bringing the vehicle into a shop. Many people postpone having it looked at because they are afraid it is going to cost a lot of money. Many times ...

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Tire Stores in Lubbock, Texas

Do you need new tires or do you need repair on you existing tires? Lubbock, Texas offers many tire dealers to meet all of your needs. FREDDY’S TIRE AND AUTO Freddy’s Tire and Auto, located at 5224 Avenue Q, offers many services including brakes, CV joints, alternators, starters, fan best, tune-ups, shocks, struts and oil ...

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How to Find a Good Cheap Sports Car

Before beginning the process of buying a sports car, the buyer needs to determine what he (or she) is looking for in a sports car – and more importantly – how much sports car he can afford. Sports cars are not cheap and typically cost at least $15,000. Once the questions of price and preferences ...

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A Quick Study of Car Warranty Options

When you purchase a new vehicle from any car dealership it comes with a warranty. This warranty is usually called a Factory Warranty. The car manufacturer makes this warranty possible for a specific number of years or until you reach a certain number of miles. It covers most mechanical and electrical problems. This includes parts ...

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Is the Exhaust System Leaking, How Can You Tell

When you start your car, does it sound like your sitting in front row seats on the bleachers along the front stretch of your local dirt track racing association? You might be experiencing an exhaust leak. Sometimes diagnosing an exhaust leak is just that simple. After hitting bottom crossing that bad set of railroad tracks, ...

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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. ...