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Jul 30 2010

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3 Ways to Earn Extra Money with Your Vehicle

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If just a small fraction of the U.S. car and truck owners purchased a few specialized services for their more than 250 million vehicles this would still be a huge market. In fact, the market for small niche services that clean, repair or modify some aspect of these autos seems almost limitless. Here are 4 ways to earn extra income in the automotive markets.

Mobile Windshield Repair: This business will always be in big demand. Windshields will always need stone chip repairs to save the money and hassles of having a full windshield replaced at a shop. Even the insurance companies agree and are willing to chip-in (I know – bad pun).

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May 13 2010

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How Your Vehicle’s Side Air Bags Protect You and Your Passengers

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Prior to 2007, side-installed airbags were optional. Automakers were not required to install them within their fleets. That changed toward the end of 2007. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) helped pass legislation requiring all automakers to have them installed by September 2013. Today, a growing number of vehicles come equipped with side air bags (SAs).

But how do they protect you and your passengers from injury in the event of an accident? We'll explore this issue below. I'll describe how these airbags protect your chest and head during a collision, and explain why many people are concerned about potential safety issues.

Types Of Side Airbags

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May 11 2010

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Honda With New Hybrid Cars!

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In this time of economic downturn, when the consumers are hit by inflation, unemployment and are forced to a lower standard of living, it is wise to drive a hybrid car instead of the normal standard car. Hybrid cars are a lot more gasoline efficient and have a better mileage. These cars are also environment friendly as they do not pollute the air much by their engine emission.

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May 03 2010

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The Chevy Volt – GM’s Latest Mistake?

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Electric car shoppers are already disappointed, who will be next?! The Chevrolet Volt had been receiving press and attention for quite some time, but that didn't seem to stop General Motors from making a botched mess of it. It kept pushing back the release date, and then finally it made the announcement that the Volt wouldn't be an electric car after all, but would be a different type of hybrid where it wouldn't have a gasoline powered engine, but would use gasoline to power an on-board generator to create electricity to power the Volt's electric motors.

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May 02 2010

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A Closer Look at Tractor Trailer Accidents

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Each year, there are approximately 500,000 accidents in the United States involving large trucks/tractor- trailers, with 5,000 fatalities. In fact, 1 out of 8 traffic fatalities in America is due to a collision with a truck. Virtually all of these deaths and injuries are restricted to the passengers of the cars struck by tractor-trailers, while the truck drivers usually escaped unscathed.

The fatal crash rate for trucks is 2.6 deaths per one hundred million miles traveled, a statistic more than 50 percent greater than the rate for other vehicles. As well, tractor trailers and trucks are more likey to be involved in multiple vehicle accidents, and eighty percent of all truck accidents include more than 1 vehicle.

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Apr 28 2010

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How to Find the Ferrari Wanted

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A Ferrari wanted is a great way to find a potential buyer for your next car. A wanted ad lets you know that there is a buyer out there that is specifically looking for the car that you have for sale. This takes all of the guesswork out of the selling process and you will gain a larger understanding of what is involved when you are selling this type of car.

You want to find out if there is a market in your area for a Ferrari wanted. You may find that you have to target a much broader audience than you anticipated to get the best results. You may want to make sure that your car gets national exposure and as many interested buyers as possible view your car. This may open up doors that you did not know existed and it may become very competitive over your vehicle.

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Apr 23 2010

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Tips on Auto Painting

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Ready to spray

Make sure you have prepared the surface of your car first. Most suppliers provide you with a piece of specially coated poster board paper called a spray out card or test panel. Paint this card first to determine color match. There is nothing you can do once the automotive paint is on your car. You are ready to spray when all high quality solvents have been added to the paint to assure high performance. Avoid dry times, sanding times, flash times, or any other directions that may cause poor performance.

One part Acrylic Lacquer Primer

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Feb 27 2010

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Save Money With Used Honda Cars

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Although Honda motor company has produced cars almost as long as they have produced motorcycles, it was not until the gas crisis of the 70s that their fuel efficient vehicles became popular in the United States. Today, Honda continues to manufacture some of the most fuel efficient vehicles available so that used Honda cars are among the most popular used vehicles.

There was a time that the life expectancy of a vehicle was around 100,000 miles. Today, vehicle life expectancy is much greater. Many vehicles remain very dependable at the 200,000 to 300,000 mile range if they have regular service. This makes used vehicles a great bargain.

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Sep 22 2009

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Porsche 996

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Porsche is a company which manufactures high performance sports cars. This company's first product came out in the year 1948 which was the Porsche 356. Since then there is no looking back. Porsche continues to provide car enthusiasts high performance and extremely good quality products which are hundred percent reliable and safe. Porsche also shares its expertise with other automobile manufacturers by offering their consultancy services to them. Porsche continues to maintain its reputation as one of the top most producers of Sports cars which is evidence with their performance in races including the Targa Florio and Carrera Panamerica.

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Jun 27 2009

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Exploring the Benefits of Used Honda Parts

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Due to the ever increasing prices of most all commodities, the selling of used Honda parts and other used car parts has now become widespread because the savings are tremendous and the quality remains high.

You have to be careful though or you could get taken. And that's why one of the best places for buying used parts is the internet…when you know what to look for and the sites to trust.

The salvage yards can serve you because they offer a wide variety of used auto parts but the quality and guarantees are spotty at best.

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Jun 25 2009

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Will Your Car Pass the Smog Test?

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If your vehicle spews thick, black clouds of exhaust while you're driving, it probably won't pass a smog check. But, most drivers are not in that situation. Instead, their engines seem to run smoothly and nothing comes out of the tailpipe when they're on the road. But, when they take their cars in for an emissions test, they're surprised to discover they've failed.

As the health of our environment takes center stage, more jurisdictions are requiring motorists to undergo emissions testing. If your vehicle fails to pass, you'll be required to have the problem – whatever it is – fixed.

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Jun 24 2009

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What to Do When You’re Involved in a Fender Bender

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Being involved in a traffic collision can be extremely unnerving. It may be difficult to think clearly as you try to collect your thoughts and check whether you're injured. It's important that you know what steps to take in order to make sure the event is documented properly and you can follow up with the other driver. If you have never been involved in a fender bender, use the following tips as a blueprint to guide you through the experience.

Keep Your Thoughts To Yourself

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