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How to Find Used Bulldozers

By eHow Cars Editor

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When you're starting a new business finding ways to save a few dollars is important. If that business is construction, where equipment and manpower can cost you triple-digits, finding sensible ways to cut your cost isn't just important, it's ... more »

How to FIND YOUR PARKED CAR . . . or . . . remember where you parked. ( after you've done your shopping )

By kjv4thee

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Have you ever done your shopping and then not been able to find your car? ( Maybe you forgot where you parked ) I will attempt to take you through a process ( with some helpful suggestions ) that will help you to always be able to find your car... more »

How to Fix a Broken Sunroof

By eHow Cars Editor

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Repairing a sunroof is a task that may or may not work, so it may be best to replace it, if it is broken. Follow these steps to fix or repair your broken sunroof... more »

How to Fix a Burned-Out Signal Bulb

By eHow Cars Editor

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Avoid a fix-it ticket or a trip to the auto-repair shop by doing this simple repair yourself. It is often no more difficult than changing a lightbulb at home... more »

How to Fix dents on a car bumper FREE!!!

By misswuwu

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Ever had a deep dent in your plastic bumper, most shops will charge you 200bucks for the parts, and about 120ish for the paint and install, why pay when u can fix them for free. NOTE: This fix will only fix most deep dents, non ripped, non ... more »

How to Fix the Speakers In your Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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If the music in your car doesn't sound as good as it used to, you may have to fix the speakers... more »

How to Gain From a Smart Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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The Smart Car, a microcar built and designed by Mercedes-Benz and Swatch, is a tiny vehicle that's marketed for urban environments. If you're looking for ease of parking, the ability to zip through narrow city streets or superior fuel mileage, ... more »

How to Get a Co-Signer for Car Financing

By eHow Cars Editor

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Various reasons can motivate car buyers to seek co-signers in order to get car financing. When a person just starting out in adult life gets a co-signer for his first new car purchase, it can be a good way for the young person to begin ... more »

How to Get a Driver's License

By eHow Cars Editor

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One of the biggest keys to freedom and independence is being able to drive on your own. However, there are very specific steps that you must take to get a driver's license. Knowing what to expect and what you will need to get a license can save ... more »

How to Get a Good Deal on Your Trade-In Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Sometimes people get so focused on buying a new car that they forget to make sure they get a fair deal on their trade-in... more »

How to Get a Motorcycle License in Mississippi

By eHow Cars Editor

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Now's the time to make motorcycle riding on Mississippi roadways a favorite pastime. Read the official Motorcycle Manual booklet, pass a written test, obtain your permit and complete a final skills test to be on your way to riding on the open ... more »

How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Iowa

By eHow Cars Editor

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Tired of road raging? Take the high road and switch to road phrasing! Get a personalized license plate in Iowa, express your individual personality and make your presence known wherever the road of life may take you. It's as simple as A-B-C, and ... more »

How to Get a Rental While Having Collision Repair

By eHow Cars Editor

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Whether you can get a rental car while having collision repair depends on the type of policy you have. If you don't have that stipulation in your policy, you may still be able to get a rental, and then have the price deducted or reported. If you ... more »

How to Get a Replacement License Plate

By eHow Cars Editor

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Oops, your license plate is missing from your car, truck or motorcycle. Either it fell off or was stolen--you don't know which, you just know it is gone. Or maybe it got hammered so much it is illegible and you need to get a new one. Follow the ... more »

How to Get a Tow Truck in an Emergency

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you have ever been stranded in traffic or late at night by a car accident or breakdown, you know how comforting it is to be able to get help from a tow truck in an emergency. Below are some tips which will make the process easier for you... more »

How to Get a Vehicle Report

By eHow Cars Editor

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You put a lot of your hard-earned money into the purchase of a car. In the past, buying a used car was done blindly. Nowadays you can purchase vehicle history reports that tell you if the car has been reported stolen, reported as a lemon, has had ... more »

How to Get an IL Drivers License

By emn043

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You would think obtaining a valid Illinois drivers license would be easy if you already have a valid drivers license from another state. You would think. And while they draw the line at asking for a blood sample or your first born child, they ... more »

How to Get an Insurance Claim Number for Collision Repairs

By eHow Cars Editor

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Getting an insurance claim number is essential for ensuring you will get reimbursed for collision repairs. While the process is relatively simple, it is important not to skip any steps, or you risk losing partial (or even complete) coverage for ... more »

How to Get Car Insurance Discounts

By eHow Cars Editor

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For better car insurance rates, it's best to know every auto insurance discount available. Why pay more than necessary? Shop around and don't be afraid to ask questions. You might be surprised at some of the ways you can save money on car insurance... more »

How to Get Car Insurance While Visiting US on a Visa

By eHow Cars Editor

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Are you a foreign visitor to the United States and planning to drive a car while in the country? Before you visit, you will need information about getting insurance. Insurance companies have different policies for residents and those visiting the ... more »

How to Get Cheap Car Insurance For Teenagers

By shonc-IQM

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Teenagers have limited driving experience compared to other drivers so they are seen as more likely to get in an accident by car insurance companies. This is the reason that teenage car insurance is so expensive. This article should help you get ... more »

How to Get Cheap Gas Anywhere in the US (New York, California, Florida, Illinios, etc.)

By GreenMomma

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Finding cheap gas these days isn't easy but here's help!.. more »

How to Get Fair Estimate for Your Car Maintenance or Repair?

By Cric

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Maintenance or Repair of Automobile can be stressful, expensive and often frustrating process. You get different price estimates from different auto repair shops. And You don't know which is accurate, fair quote and not overpriced. This article ... more »

How to Get FREE Gas Money!

By 1citygirl

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Feel like your just stuffing more and more money INTO your gas tank every time you fill up? Here are some ways to get some money back OUT of your frequent fillups--and no lengthy online surveys are required!.. more »

How to get inexpesive performance increase from a car engine by advancing the timing.

By knarf

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This weHow is for older cars with distributor ignitition. More recent cars with electromagnetic ignition requires CPU upgrade to advance the timing (IOW, not free.) Most cars come from the factory with ignition timing that is in the middle of ... more »