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How to Be a Dangerous Driver

By ashleighmiller

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The main challenge, here, is not accidentally killing yourself while performing the following steps. Shockingly, I actually had a run-in with a driver like this recently... more »

How to Be a Good Motorcycle Passenger

By eHow Cars Editor

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Being invited to ride on the back of a motorcycle can be a fun and exhilarating experience. However, if you aren't prepared to be a passenger it can quickly become an unpleasant time for both you and the driver. Knowing what to do can make the ... more »

How to Be Productive while Driving

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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If you are blessed to live in a city with a solid public transportation infrastructure, you’ll see subway strap-hangers digesting the news on folded papers during every commute. Others are using iPods to inject informative or entertaining audio ... more »

How to Beat a Speeding Ticket

By eHow Cars Editor

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You know you aren't driving dangerously when speeding just a couple of miles over the limit. You don't need this ticket on your driving record raising your insurance rates. And you feel traffic officers are out to collect revenue on tickets ... more »

How to Become a Hydrogen Car Mechanic

By eHow Cars Editor

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The maintenance of a hydrogen car requires great care and knowledge to deal with this unique energy source. Vehicle owners who are concerned with touching hydrogen fuel cells under the hood will look to a mechanic well versed in hydrogen car ... more »

How to Blame the “Chaos Theory” in Today’s Traffic Jams

By pcsessler

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You’re driving along at a nice clip and all of a sudden you see red brake lights ahead of you and traffic begins to slow down. After an indeterminable time, traffic once again begins to move. When taking such factors (mathematically, of course) ... more »

How to Book your Driving Standards Agency Tests Online

By Aimee Rogers, ehow UK

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Learning to drive can be an exciting but difficult thing to do and the most nervous part of it can often be taking the theory and practical tests. The stress of it all can be quite numbing and overwhelming, but the good news is that you can book ... more »

How to Bounce a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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If while driving out of the dealership in your new ride, you bounce so roughly that you leave the seat for a moment, then you may not be too thrilled. Then again, you may be overjoyed. Making a car bounce not only over curbs, but also as it's ... more »

How to Break into Your Own Car for $10

By Soren

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It's happened to everyone at some point. Whether you lost your car key, dropped it in the trunk, or just left it in the ignition despite yourself, we've all been locked out of our own car. But don't beat yourself up, there's an easy $10 solution ... more »

How to Build a Indoor Racing Kart

By ilovekhym

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Have you ever wanted to drive a car but you don't have a driver's license? Try a go cart! You can build your own and.. more »

How to build a simple DIY fuel injection ECU controller

By binder

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This is a follow up to the HHO electrolyser article. It can be used to take advantage of the increased lean burn limit provided by HHO gas injection systems. It can also increase mileage slightly by simply making your car run slightly leaner/more ... more »

How to Bulletproof a Car

By David Kingsbury

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Maybe you live in a high-crime area and fear stray bullets from drive-by shootings. Perhaps your drive to work takes you through the midst of a terrorist-controlled Middle Eastern country. Maybe you’re a billionaire seeking to protect your ... more »

How to Burnout

By Dustin77

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This ehow is how to power brake or "burnout." Smoke your tires.. more »

How to Burp Your Car's Cooling System

By eHow Cars Editor

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"Burping" the cooling system allows trapped pockets of air to escape: Air pockets can cause overheating because there will not be enough coolant in the cooling system, even if the radiator and coolant reservoir look full... more »

How to Buy a California FasTrak

By eHow Cars Editor

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The traffic in California can literally give a person a headache because of the congestion and smog. With the FasTrak, bridges and highway tolls can be prepaid in exchange for a transponder which tallies your toll usage. A bill is then assessed ... more »

How to Buy A Car On Ebay Motors

By eHow Cars Editor

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Using eBay Motors is a quick and convenient way to buy your next car. You can search for the type of car you want from the comfort of your own home without having to spend long hours trekking through used car lots. In many cases, it is even ... more »

How to Buy a Car With No Credit

By Paul Favors

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Sometimes life throws you a few unexpected curve balls that can have a negative affect on you credit rating. When this happens, the prospect of buying a new car can seem virtually impossible to accomplish. However, your credit rating does not ... more »

How to Buy a Classic Cadillac

By eHow Cars Editor

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Cadillac has long been considered the premier American car manufacturer. Kennedy used Cadillacs, as did Elvis. Today, many of the cars are surprisingly affordable. .. more »

How to Buy a Classic Camaro

By eHow Cars Editor

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First introduced in 1967, the Camaro was Chevy's answer to the Ford Mustang, and the two cars have had a long rivalry. The Camaro lives on today, but many people would consider the '60s and early '70s to be the car's heyday... more »

How to buy a classic car

By Anita Hatfield

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Learn how to buy a classic car and get the most from your investment... more »

How to Buy a Classic Ferrari

By eHow Cars Editor

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One could argue that even the newest Ferrari is an instant classic. But unless you plan on speding six figures on a car, you'll have to settle for an older one... more »

How to Buy a Classic Fiat

By eHow Cars Editor

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Aside for the jokes that Fiat stands for, "Fix it again, Tony," Fiat cars offer Italian style and quite a bit of bang for the buck... more »

How to Buy a Classic Jaguar

By eHow Cars Editor

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It has often been said that you need two Jaguars: one for the shop and one to drive. Finding an inexpensive Jaguar isn't all that difficult; finding one in good condition will take some patience but will be worth it in the long run... more »

How to Buy a Compact Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Compact cars are very affordable and reliable, and they get great gas mileage. And these days, many are quite safe and fun to drive... more »

How to Buy a Custom Auto

By eHow Cars Editor

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When buying a new custom auto, there are many options to choose from. Paint colors, trim packages, wheel options and security options are some of the custom options available when buying a new car. Older and vintage custom cars can be bought with ... more »