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Vintage cars to concept vehicles, microcars to monster trucks, eHow shares the car enthusiast’s passion for all things automotive. Whether you’re looking to add hydraulics to your car and attend a low rider show or you’re just wondering how to get a personalized license plate, eHow’s got scores of great car enthusiast How Tos. Want to make some extra cash doing what you love? eHow can even show you how to buy, restore and sell a vintage car.

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How to Evaluate Classic Car Insurance

By eHow Cars Editor

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A classic car should not be insured under a common automobile policy. Doing so will leave you with a financial shortfall in case of theft. A regular automobile policy would pay the depreciated value of the car, not taking into consideration its ... more »

How to Find a Street Car Race

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Street car racing can be a thrilling event to view. However, this automotive contest can pose more challenges than a simple need for speed. Because many street car races are actually illegal, finding a legitimate race may prove rather difficult... more »

How to Find an Antique Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Rallies, races, shows or just a nice ride on a Sunday afternoon-- the world of antique and classic cars is a hobby and pastime enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Prices range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on ... more »

How to Find Parts for a Rat Rod

By eHow Cars Editor

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OK, hot rodder, you've raced that rat rod around enough times. Now you need to replace some of its parts. Finding places that sell rat rod parts seems difficult at first, but it's not as hard as it sounds. Make a few phone calls, visit some ... more »

How to Get Tickets for the Massachusetts International Auto Show

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The Massachusetts International Auto Show is known far and wide for its large selection of exhibitors and displays. With all of the major dealers and distributors in the area showcasing their vehicles, this annual auto show features thousands of ... more »

How to Have Your Engine Upgraded for Car Show Competitions

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If you want to score big with your car at automobile shows, you need to have a 100-point engine. The only way you can achieve this is to trust your car to a performance shop... more »

How to Hook Up a Car Subwoofer at Home

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So the stock sound just doesn't do it for you anymore. No bump in your trunk? Your 50 Cent tracks sound like your listening to them in a tin can? Here's how to let people know just how much you like your tunes... more »

How to Identify Classic Cars

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Have you ever met one of those people that can identify the make, model and year of every classic car they see? Would you like to become a classic car expert too? There are many beautiful old cars on the road and with practice and the right ... more »

How to increase your car's gas mileage

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With increasing gas prices and the more urgent need to protect the environment, increasing your car's gas mileage is a great way to save money and help the environment... more »

How to Install a Spoiler

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Adding a spoiler to your vehicle is a relatively simple way to customize it. If you have basic mechanical skills, you can install it yourself. There are many designs and shapes to spoilers. Be sure to get one that fits the trunk of your car... more »

How to Join a Lowrider Car Club

By eHow Cars Editor

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Among the most colorful and crowd pleasing of collectible cars are vehicles commonly referred to as "lowriders." These unique, ground-hugging lowrider cars have gained a loyal and enthusiastic following nationwide and have spawned many lowrider ... more »

How to Join the International Show Car Association

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If you are a show car enthusiast you know about the International Show Car Association. They have been around since 1965 and have given a place for guys to display their automotive works of art all over the United States and Canada for the last ... more »

How to Learn the History of Rat Rods

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If you've ever seen the movie American Graffiti, you may understand the concept of a "rat rod." At the end of that movie, two teens drag race. They were driving "hot rods" as they were called in the 1950s. The rat rod movement is related to hot ... more »

How to make hydrogen from NaOH, aluminum and water

By torque63

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There are many ways to skin a cat as there are many ways to generate hydrogen, I will briefly explain how you can do this chemically with household materials. To make this an automotive application visit www.h2gen.info for opensource hydrogen ... more »

How to make interanational at cheaper rates

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"Hello my name is andrew Kumar! This Blog explains about saving your money. Now a days people are spending more amount on making international calls.which is very expensive.People sitting in internet and spending more time for chatting.But ... more »

How to Register a Rebuilt Vehicle in Britain

By Aimee Rogers, ehow UK

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It can be an exciting project rebuilding an old car, but you need to remember that in order to register it, it will need to meet certain criteria. Below are some of the steps needed in order to register a rebuilt car... more »

How to Remove Emblems From Cars

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All cars come with emblems displaying the brand names. One of the first steps to customizing your car is to remove those pesky emblems. Some emblems are bolted on and you will need to have these shaved by a professional because some patchwork and ... more »

How to Renew License Plates Online

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So you can't make it to the Department of Motor Vehicles? Does the thought of waiting in those lines drive you crazy? Maybe you just don't want to write a check. Relax - you may be able to renew your license plates online... more »

How to See NAIAS Concept Cars

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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 Show Off a Concept Car

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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 Spray Metal Flake Paint on a Car

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Metal flake paint contains large metal flakes that create a sparkling effect. Painting a car or part of a car with metal flake paint is time consuming, since it takes several coats and a lot of drying time. Imperfections are more noticeable when ... more »

How to use plastigage to measure clearances

By torque63

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Ever wonder how bearing clearances inside an engine are measured? I will show you how easily this is done... more »

How to Adjust Tire Pressure for a Better-Handling Race Car

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The part of your race car that talks to you with resounding consistency is the rubber in the tires. These tires can either guide you to victory or mire you to the rear of the field. The adjustment and monitoring of the tire pressure of your ... more »

How to Attend an International Show Car Association Event

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Car shows consist of new, antiques, classic, restored, hot rods, muscle, low riders, monster cars and trucks. Car show entry fees range from ten-dollars to seventy-five depending on the locale and car collection. The venue information given below ... more »

How to Build a Roadster

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A roadster is 2-seater with an open top. Some of the earliest cars are considered roadsters. They come in all shapes and sizes, and there's a new trend for people to build their own roadster. With the right equipment and planning, you could soon ... more »