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How to Protect a Sedan

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Whether your sedan is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars or just hundreds of dollars, it's still worth your while to take time to care for it properly. A sedan is a valuable method of transportation. Think of it this way: the longer you ... more »

How to Pull Forward on a Motorcycle When Stopped at the Bottom of a Grade

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There's always the risk of rolling backward into something when you're stopped on a hill on your motorcycle. The guidelines listed below can make it easier to safely deal with such troubling situations... more »

How to purchase a Smart car

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With rising gas prices, more fuel efficient cars are all the rage these days. If you are looking for a small and simple car with great gas mileage then the Smart Car is perfect for you. This car has an average of 30 to 40 MPG and can go as fast ... more »

How to Put Tire Snow Chains on Automobiles the Easy Way

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Putting tire chains on in the snow can be quick and easy if you know how to do it properly. Too often people get in a hurry and make it a difficult, complicated process. It need not be once you learn that there is a faster, better way of doing it... more »

How to relate presidents and limousines

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In this article we are trying to analyze the historical and modern relation between limos and Presidents; how these extraordinary cars are shaped according to the kind of people that use them... more »

How to Rent a Limousine

By eHow Cars Editor

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Prom season, birthdays, holidays and other special events are more spectacular when a limousine carts you around. Although it seems easy to rent a limo by just picking up the phone and ordering one to arrive at a certain day and time, there's ... more »

How to Rent an RV for Vacation

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Seeing the nation with all it sites and wonders can be a wonderful vacation. You will get to experience people from different walks of life, and wonder why you've never done this before. That is what is in store for the vacationer who decides to ... more »

How to Repair RV Water Lines

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If you're planning a trip in your RV, you'll want to fix any damaged water lines before taking off. Plumbing repairs can be expensive if you pay have to pay a plumber. There are things you can do to detect leaks and possibly repair them yourself... more »

How to Restore a Convertible

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If you like the retro look, then a stylish old convertible might be the car for you. Looks aren't everything, and if you want to drive your convertible, you will need to restore it. You can't put the hood down if there's no convertible top. ... more »

How to Restore a Rat Rod

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The custom rat rod is a hot rod that is ratty, built with just enough to allow it to function. It may have no radio. Perhaps the windows aren't installed. Usually a coupe or roadster, bodies are lower and the profile chopped. Restoring a rat rod ... more »

How to Ride a Moped

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It is easier to ride a moped than it is to ride a motorcycle, and you can still get some of the same thrill that is at the heart of whatever draws us to two-wheeled vehicles. The licensing procedure can be simpler. There's a bit less to keep in ... more »

How to Ride a Motorcycle With a Group

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The highway is not the place to socialize. If you like to ride with others, do it in a way that promotes safety and doesn't interfere with the flow of traffic. .. more »

How to ride or race your sportbike motorcycle on a racetrack track day.

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You can learn to ride your sportbike just like the fast guys you see in races... more »

How to Run a Car Using Compressed Air

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It could be the ultimate green car: a French engineer name Guy Negre has patented and developed a vehicle that runs on compressed air. You can find the prototypes in Europe and mass production begins soon in India. Or, if you're an engineer, ... more »

How to Safety Check Your RV Before Hitting the Road

By Mark Corgan

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RV travel is a great way to get out with family and friends to see new sights, visit new places, and meet new people. In all the excitement though, it's easy to overlook some important safety-related items with your RV. By following these ... more »

How to save money next time you buy gas

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The pricing of gas continues to soar. Today I saw a .14 cent increase in 1 day! Here are a few ideas to save at the pump... more »

How to Save Money With a Diesel Car

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With gas prices on the rise, consumers are looking for any way to save a little money in the daily commute. Diesel cars are a great way to accomplish this. They have come a long way from the smelly reputation they used to have. They are now clean ... more »

How to Sell a Boat

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Selling a boat can seem like a fairly complicated undertaking, and it is just as complex (or as easy) as selling a car. There are a number of routes you can take to sell your boat, but there are certain commonalities to each of these... more »

How to Sell a Motorcycle

By PegC

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You have a motorcycle that you don’t want anymore. Maybe you want to purchase a newer model, or just clean out your garage. Before selling your motorcycle, think things through and prepare. A little time and preparation will maximize your profit ... more »

How to Setup a Weight Distributing Hitch

By Mark Corgan

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When a trailer is hitched to a tow vehicle, the tongue weight typically causes the rear of the tow vehicle to lower and the front to raise. The purpose of a weight distributing hitch is to remove excessive weight from the tow vehicle’s rear axle ... more »

How to Show off a Minivan

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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 Spot Trouble While Riding a Motorcycle

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The easiest way to avoid trouble is to see it coming long before you need to react. Experienced riders make a habit of looking far ahead while practicing the suggestions listed below... more »

How to Stay Safe While Crossing an Intersection in an Automobile

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No one thinks accidents will happen to them, and hopefully they won't if all things are done safely, but to help insure the chances of this are reduced follow this tip when you are in your vehicle, and are about to enter an intersection of any ... more »

How to Take an Interesting Road Trip

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Many scenic highways have historical signs on pull-out areas and scenic overlooks. Long trips, especially, can get very tiring but it can be more interesting for the whole family if you are watching for the historical signs and landmarks. You can ... more »

How to Talk on a Cell Phone in a Convertible

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There's nothing quite like cruising along in your convertible, on a warm and sunny summer day, with your top down. The wind is blowing through your hair; you don't have a care in the world! Until your cell phone rings. Talking on a cell phone in ... more »

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