Cars, Trucks & Autos

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These are cars that are re-sold at police auctions after being impounded by the police. A number of these are good cars which have been seized for varying drive infractions. Good sources for...

I learned to winterize my campers the hard way. My first travel trailer was a 1979 Wilderness, and the water pump was ruined when I traded it in for my Holiday Rambler 'Free Spirit'. Even then, I...

When it comes to buying a motorcycle helmet or leather pants, prices can be scary. You want to be safe of course, but not safe and broke. Good thing you don't have to be the latter. Cheap...

Moped scooters can be a lot of fun. If your trying to find out where to buy cheap scooters or mopeds you came to the right place. Even though growing up I never got the chance to actually own one,...

In 1987, the Dodge Dakota was introduced as Dodge's new midsized pickup truck. It has been a popular vehicle since then, and was even nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award in...

It's not uncommon to see a Jeep being flat-towed (that is, without a trailer) behind a motor home at 70 mph on the freeway. That's because it's safe and easy to do. It's important to flat-tow your...

A plastic welder is an integral tool for making structural welds in plastic sheeting. Plastic welders are essentially air heaters that melt the plastic weld joint and the plastic filler rod to...

Flush mounting speakers in a boat console will provide a safe and relatively dry location for your stereo equipment, and the installation is smooth a simple. If your stereo head unit is installed...

Easily the oldest, and arguably the simplest, way to steer a boat is with a rudder. A rudder is a small, firm, piece of material (often wood) shaped like a fin that is mounted to the bottom of the...

Sakichi Toyoda founded Toyota in 1936. Since then, Toyota has become one of the most popular car manufacturers, producing some of the most reliable cars on the road.

A "green" SUV is one that is either manufactured in a way to lessen damage to the environment, gets excellent fuel economy, has a hybrid powertrain or a diesel powertrain. These vehicles offer the...

Numerous options are available for getting Internet and television access on your boat. Internet access can be established through a satellite Internet connection or through a wireless signal...

Thousands of semi-trailers are used every day to transport important cargo all over the world. These commercial vehicles are used to move food, electronics, cars and other goods from distributing...

Chrome effects on a motorcycle can significantly enhance its look. On the other hand, every motorcycle rider has seen examples of what not to do with chrome effects. Too little, too much or poorly...

According to the Congressional Research Source, the authority to name U.S. Navy ships lies with the Secretary of the Navy. The Navy attempts to be "systematic" in naming its ships. Ship-naming...

Batteries are important in an RV. They often are the only source of power while on the road. RV's are traditionally outfitted with 6-volt deep-cycle batteries that are connected in both series and...

Painting the hardtop on your Jeep Wrangler is a great way to bring some life back to an old, faded top. The fiberglass material will hold paint well if you take a little time to prepare it before...

Most of Chrysler's PT Cruisers comes equipped with remote keyless entry and a sentry key immobilizer system that immobilizes the engine if anyone attempts to start the car without a securely...

Motorcycles utilize separate master cylinders to operate the front and rear brakes. The front master cylinder will be bolted to the handlebars right beside the front brake lever. The rear master...

After World War II, the Dodge car company began to reinvent its line of automobiles. Of the new vehicles that emerged during this period, the Dodge Coronet was the model that stuck around the...

Adding coils spring spacers to an existing lift kit is best done at the time the springs are installed but they can be added later. Spacers can help level the lift out on vehicles with heavy...

Car antennas that are old or broken will need to be replaced. You can take your car to a repair shop to have a new antenna installed or you can install it yourself. Before you can install a new...

If your Jeep Cherokee stalls unexpectedly, runs rough, starts hard, or doesn't start at all, you may have a bad crankshaft position sensor (CPS). The CPS is responsible for reading the location...

Many bikers use guardian bells as a means of protection from evil spirits, or gremlins. Legend states that when gremlins try to grab onto your moving bike, they will be distracted by the ringing...

Commercial van campers, such as the Roadtrek and Pleasureway, are fantastic machines. These RVs are maneuverable, get decent gas mileage and have all the conveniences of home. They also come with...

Knowing how to properly jack up your dual axle trailer can save you time in an emergency situation. It can also keep you and the contents of the trailer safe. While you can use a heavy-duty jack...

Adding a new flat screen television to your RV is a great way to make your television or movie watching experiences more enjoyable. Flat screen HDTV's provide a level of clarity far superior to...

If you have an old car sitting around that has been replaced by a newer car, or just doesn't run as well as it used to, why not give it to someone who needs it more than you? Sure, you can sell it...

God only knows.....we've heard all the miracle survival stories: man fights off a brown bear in Oregon; young kid cuts off his arm to free himself from a rock in Yosemite National Park, or young...

FINE-C is the acronym developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to remind beginning riders of the basic steps for starting a motorcycle. Practice these steps every time you start your engine.

Cars are not typically made to pull a trailer, but they can. And you can carry out the conversion yourself. Before beginning, be sure to check the towing capacity for your particular model, as the...

Almost by definition, truckers have always been practically obsessed with engine reliability fuel mileage. To meet the demand for a new type of engine that would help usher turbo-diesels into this...

Vehicle Anti Theft System (VATS) was first installed on trucks made by General Motors in the late 1980s. This technology is designed to reduce vehicle thefts by giving each truck key a unique...

A scooter lift is a device that is installed in a vehicle, such as the trunk of a vehicle, to lift the scooter into and out of the vehicle so it can be transported and used. One type of scooter...

Saturn LLC is a subsidiary of General Motors Corp. that is expected to go out of business in 2010. Its motto is "A different kind of car company." Saturn is popular in both Canada and the United...

Tire dressing is a type of detailing that adds life to a vehicle and makes the tire look shiny and new. Tire dressing is often used before displaying a vehicle in a show or parade. While some...

Changing the gas tank on your GMC truck may be necessary if it becomes damaged or rusty. There are two steel straps that run under the tank and up to the frame rails of the truck for support....

Smart cars are microcars that are made in France and sold by the German car company Daimler AG. They have hybrid engines and are designed to be affordable and easy to park.

Most states offer assistance to those who really need it, providing food or even work to help people find jobs. Some charities in fact are helping those in desperate need by providing vehicles....

Finding the correct tires for your truck can be done! It can also be done without breaking the bank if you follow a few simple rules.

A Bearing Buddy is an automatic wheel-bearing greasing device designed to make keeping the wheel bearings on your trailer properly greased. This will increase the life of the bearings, especially...

A logging truck's mission is simple: to move freshly cut timber from one location to another. As basic a purpose as that may be, there would seem to be as many ways to build one of these niche...

According to the Environmental Defense Fund, average households with two sedans will emit over 20,000 pounds of carbon dioxide into our air every year. Sport utility vehicles emit as much as 40...

Having a trailer to haul your boat around will save you on slip fees, as well as keep your property safe at home in the backyard or garage. The only problem is that anyone who has a tow vehicle...

If you are getting ready to replace the tires on your truck, it is very important that you purchase the right size tires to replace the old ones. You have to be sure that the size of the tires is...

The Ford Explorer was very popular in the 1990s, and it was difficult to turn around without seeing a soccer mom behind the wheel of one of the blue-oval SUVs. Some models came with a third-row...

Provided you'll do most of your driving on the road as opposed to off of it, skid plates aren't necessary on most cars. However, they can actually be fairly beneficial on a Toyota Prius. Read on...

It's difficult to feel the wind in your hair when you've got a roof over your head. A convertible is the ultimate transition vehicle---you can go from sun to shade in moments. In a convertible,...