Tag Archive 'driving'

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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Feb 14 2010

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The History of UK Licence Plates

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Long before the introduction of the automobile into the UK, there was an established licensing system requiring horse drawn vehicles to display a numbered plate. In 1896, there were only 20 cars on Britain's roads so it is not surprising that it took a few years for a licensing system to be implemented.

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Feb 29 2008

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Simple Tricks To Maximize Your Fuel Efficiency

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Although nobody likes doing it, paying for gas is essential to getting around in your car. You can’t avoid it, but you can maximize the time between trips to the gas station with just a few easy tricks outlined in this article.

Don’t drive on poorly inflated tires. Aside from the safety advantages of properly inflating your car’s tires, you can expect to see a notable increase in fuel efficiency when you’re running on full tires. Many gas stations provide air for free, so there’s really no excuse for missing this one.

Ease up on that gas pedal. Accelerating aggressively forces your car’s engine into high RPMs and burns gas at a much higher rate than accelerating at a steady pace.

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