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- How Catalytic Converters Work
- Car Maintenance Checklist: The 5 Other Essentials
- How to Push/Roll Start A Car
- Car Insurance Guide: What To Cover, What To Save
- What Is A Car Salvage-Title Vehicle?
- Buying A Child Safety Seat: The Complete Guide
- Car Recalls: How Do Cars Get Recalled?
- Car Washing Tips: Buffing
- Car Washing Tips: Washing And Waxing
- Car Washing Tips: Detailing The Interior
| Posted: 02 Oct 2013 02:30 PM PDT  You know you have one under your car, but if you're lucky, you never have to think about it. It's the catalytic converter, a component of your car's exhaust and emission-control system usually sited between the engine and the muffler. It's a metal can containing a ceramic or metal honeycomb mesh coated with catalysts--often including small amounts... |
| Car Maintenance Checklist: The 5 Other Essentials Posted: 02 Oct 2013 11:41 AM PDT  Most car nuts consider themselves good stewards, but even the most common checks get overlooked in between regular maintenance intervals. If you're already on top of oil changes, tire rotations, and other basic upkeep, make sure to check these five things that often get overlooked: Keep time. The timing belt is probably the single most overlooked... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2013 11:31 AM PDT  When you get in your car, turn the ignition and nothing happens, what do you do? It could be your battery is drained. If you don’t have jumper cables in the vehicle or simply don’t have them, one option for getting the car going again is to push or roll start it. Here’s how. Note that this procedure only applies to vehicles with... |
| Car Insurance Guide: What To Cover, What To Save Posted: 02 Oct 2013 10:57 AM PDT  When it comes to buying car insurance, everyone wants to get a good deal. An unavoidable necessity, car insurance can be costly or you can help pare down the expense by taking advantage of discounts and shopping around. There are, however, some absolute requirements in terms of what to cover. When it comes to what to save, you have some... |
| What Is A Car Salvage-Title Vehicle? Posted: 02 Oct 2013 09:31 AM PDT  Sometimes a car deal can seem too good to be true. After getting excited over find the car you want at a great price, the words “salvage title” appear. What does this mean and, more important, should you steer clear of such a vehicle? In essence, a car with a salvage title has been in an accident, flood, fire, vandalized, or other... |
| Buying A Child Safety Seat: The Complete Guide Posted: 02 Oct 2013 03:50 AM PDT  Modern vehicles are designed to provide protection for adult-sized people, but it’s the parents’ responsibility to provide the necessary special protection for those smaller folks. But with many different models and types of seats out there, choosing and using a seat can be confusing to parents. For starters, there are three main types... |
| Car Recalls: How Do Cars Get Recalled? Posted: 02 Oct 2013 03:41 AM PDT  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal government’s safety watchdog over automotive safety, more than 215 million vehicles have been recalled for safety defects since the agency’s establishment in 1966. Just what is a recall? How are they issued and how can your information aid the agency?... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2013 03:31 AM PDT  Car washing is a must, but it doesn’t address scratches and oxidation that come from everyday use and exposure. For that, buffing is the answer. Here are some basic tips to consider. Get the right goods. Invest in a rotary polisher if you haven’t already done so. You could buff by hand, but you won’t have the same reach and... |
| Car Washing Tips: Washing And Waxing Posted: 02 Oct 2013 03:29 AM PDT  Perhaps one of the most accurate litmus tests for car lovers is whether he or she considers washing and waxing a pleasure or a chore. Fortunately, with the right preparation and technique, great results can be had by all. What you need. Get together a clean bucket, a few clean and soft wash mitts or sponges and a soft brush for cleaning the... |
| Car Washing Tips: Detailing The Interior Posted: 02 Oct 2013 03:25 AM PDT  We do a lot of living inside our cars, and the end results are more than just stories to tell. Our interiors quickly show the rigors of commuting, errands and road trips. Dust, receipts and random French fries begin claiming too much of our personal space. It’s time to reclaim your interior with detailing, and these hints will help get... |
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