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How to Save Money by Going to a Junkyard

By pcsessler

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Going to a junkyard can be an eye-opener. Practically every part of your car is available- courtesy of similar cars that no longer run. Considering the price of new parts, especially when your consider the cost of a brand new part, it makes good ... more »

How to save money on gas

By magoolz07

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How to conserve gas, especially when gas prices are rising, by working with what you got... more »

How to Save On Gas

By L1onherd

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Gas is expensive and it’s not getting cheaper. However, there are a few basic things you can do that could help curb the cost... more »

How to See NAIAS Concept Cars

By eHow Cars Editor

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NAIAS concept cars are shown during auto shows in Detroit, Michigan. Here you can see the new concept cars that are coming out and view the ones from the past. This is a very exciting event that is hosted at Cobo's concourse. Follow these steps ... more »

How to Select a Used Honda Vehicle

By HoosierHandyMan

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Today's consumers are doing their homework when it comes to car purchases. Everyone wants reliability and value...both are found in used Hondas. The thing is, these cars can be hard to find at a decent price. Once you've owned a Honda, you ... more »

How to Select the Right Size Rims

By eHow Cars Editor

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To select the right size rims, you need to know that certain rim sizes can improve or detract from certain aspects of your car's performance. To optimize your rim size, you need to know how specific rim shapes and sizes affect your vehicle... more »

How to Sell a Sedan

By eHow Cars Editor

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Selling a sedan requires effective marketing and advertisement. Traditional methods might include listing the sedan in automobile trade magazines and in newspaper ads. However, online automobile marketing sites, such as Autotrader.com, are ... more »

How to Sell a Used Car on AutoTrader

By eHow Cars Editor

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Selling your used vehicle has never been easier! By choosing to sell your used car with AutoTrader, you have expounded your market in both print and online ads to all over the United States. Someone out there is looking for a vehicle exactly like ... more »

How to Set Up a New Car Amplifier

By eHow Cars Editor

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Once an amplifier is installed in a car it still needs to be set up. Setting up the new amplifier is very important to receive the best performance from your amplifier, and not blow your speakers. Read on to learn how to set up a new car amplifier... more »

How to Shop for a Safe Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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These guidelines follow the recommendations of the American Automobile Association and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... more »

How to Show Off a Concept Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Now that you've purchased a concept car, chances are you'll be looking for opportunities to show it off. After all, concept cars aren't made for driving. If they run at all, it's not more than 10 mph. Maybe you made an impulse buy; the car came ... more »

How to Show off a Diesel Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Diesel cars have made a big comeback since the days when they were criticized as being fuel inefficient and wasteful. Today, many people take pride in their diesel cars and want to show the public that diesel engines don't necessarily mean big ... more »

How to Show off a Minivan

By eHow Cars Editor

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When most people think of a minivan they imagine kids, moms, car seats and soccer practice. But the truth is that a minivan is a powerful car that has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past few years. As more people begin to choose minivans for ... more »

How to Show Off an Exotic Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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You probably wouldn't have bought an exotic car unless you had a little bit of exhibitionist in you. Take any chance you get to show off an exotic car. They were made to see and be seen. Short of entering her in a pageant, here are some things ... more »

How to Solve the Problem of Tire Thump

By dawnmichel

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Hearing the occasional "thumping" sound from your tires can frustrate you when you're driving. If you get out and check the tire, there's no indication the tire is going flat. What is the cause of "tire thump" and how in the world do you fix it? ... more »

How to Spot the Signs Your Car Battery is Dead

By eHow Cars Editor

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Your car's ability to function depends on the life of its battery. If the battery goes bad, the car may not start or it might work with reduced performance. Just because your car won't start though, doesn't necessarily mean the battery went dead... more »

How to Stop a Car Without Brakes

By doonebuggy96

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Imagine this. You’re exiting the freeway off that killer ramp—the one with the steep grade and the hairpin turn midway down. You smash on the brakes, and… nothing. You keep careening at 75 mph toward the guardrail, that broken length of floss ... more »

How to Stop a Semi Truck in an Emergency

By JamieTurner

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To avoid a collision in an emergency situation, if evasive steering isn’t possible then braking becomes the only option left. In general, it’s usually safer to make a quick stop than an evasive turn if there’s enough room to do so. Even if the ... more »

How to stop battery corrosion

By sexysnow72

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this is an easy way to keep your battery from corroding... more »

How to Store Your Motorcycle for the Winter

By eHow Cars Editor

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Depending on where you live, you may choose to store and protect your motorcycle from the elements during the winter months. Proper storage will make spring start-up that much easier... more »

How to Strip Your Collectible Car to the Metal

By cherdons

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Now the work begins. You can do this step with either the bead or sand blaster or you can do it with hand held sanders. If you have access to the bead or sand blasters, you can save yourself hours of time. If not, you will need quite a few ... more »

How to Study for a Driving Test

By eHow Cars Editor

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Taking a driving test to get a driver's license is any event many adolescents live for. Passing a driving test may come easily to some, but it is important to study for your driving test as you would for any other exam... more »

How to Take a Defensive Driving Class

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Defensive driving classes can teach you a variety of things to protect you and keep you safe while driving. Take a defensive driving class to learn how to protect yourself against the mistakes other drivers may make. Defensive driving can be used ... more »

How to Take a PCP from a Car Dealer

By Edward Mellett

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A Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) is a method of motor vehicle financing that may avoid the depreciation trap and can be cheaper than repaying a loan. A PCP agreement allows you the option to set up a contract term with monthly payments. At the ... more »

How to Take an Alternator Apart

By eHow Cars Editor

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The alternator is one of three parts that makes up the electrical system in your car. When you look at an alternator, it looks like it might be difficult to take apart. In actuality, you can disassemble the alternator quickly. Once you have the ... more »