| 231 | Synthetic Lubricants Mean Less Dependence on Foreign Oil Consumption Preview: As big oil companies continue to grow bigger, foreigners are the ones who get most of the money. If you own a lot of oil stock you may be happy, but the rest of us can only grumble when we see prices jump higher at the pump. The gas station is the easiest way to see how the rising cost of oil affects us, but there are many hidden costs, too. Muc... (more) Published By: Steve Danielson, Lessforeignoil.com Submitted: 11 April,2005 |
| 232 | Best Negotiating Tips When Buying An Used Car Preview: Being a good negotiator doesn't have to be difficult. Sooner or later everyone has to negotiate with someone if they want to get a good deal on a purchase. When you are trying to negotiate with a car dealer, you should know that they are very practiced in the art already. You will need to know how to get through their car speak in order to be su... (more) Published By: Robert Smith Submitted: 12 April,2005 |
| 233 | Which Car Should You Own To Keep Your Insurance Rates Most Affordable? Preview: Do you consider the cost of insurance before you buy your dream car? You should. The Highway Loss Data Institute analyzes the cost to insurance companies from theft, collision, and injury claims as they relate to cars. They look at the color of the cars, how many doors they have, and even break them down type. The Highway Loss Data Institute is ... (more) Published By: Jon Register Submitted: 13 April,2005 |
| 234 | How to Summer-ize your Car Preview: We go to great lengths to make sure our vehicles are ready for winter. Who wants to get stuck in sub-zero degree weather with a stalled car? But what about during the summer? Believe it or not, the heat takes its toll on your car, too, so it’s important to keep your car serviced. Periodic maintenance on your car will save you tremendous hassle i... (more) Published By: TheCarSites.com Staff Submitted: 13 April,2005 |
| 235 | Is Your Auto Insurance Company Rated? Preview: Several national rating institutions rate insurance companies. Do coverages, rates, and service vary from company to company? Why can you pay less with one company than another can for the same coverages? Choosing the best insurance company for you is a crucial financial decision. Does your insurance company have the financial strength to safeguar... (more) Published By: Jon Register Submitted: 13 April,2005 |
| 236 | How Much Car Insurance Should You Buy? Preview: Car insurance is one of the most dreaded chunks in your budget. And depending on which state you live in, it could be a smaller or larger chunk of your budget than your neighbors across state lines. How much insurance should you buy? Any insurance agent worthy of their salt will tell you that you should buy as much as you can afford. While this ... (more) Published By: Erick Pace Submitted: 13 April,2005 |
| 237 | Factors That Affect Your Car Insurance Premium Preview: Many factors affect the premium you will pay for auto insurance. Each is a statistically based risk for a specific population. The higher the risk associated with a person, the more he or she is likely to pay for coverage. We have elaborated on some of the risk factors below, but there are numerous others, including driver's gender, miles driven p... (more) Published By: Jon Register Submitted: 13 April,2005 |
| 238 | Seven Steps to Filing Your Car Insurance Claim Preview: Having even a teeny-tiny car accident can be one of life's least enjoyable moments. However, accidents happen, and sooner or later, we all have the experience of meeting one of our fellow road travelers up close and personal. Using the following seven steps to filing your claim will help you get over this speed bump as smoothly as possible. Step... (more) Published By: Jon Register Submitted: 13 April,2005 |
| 239 | Finding a pt accessory part now easy Preview: Finding a pt accessory part now easy Pt accessory part Not long ago find a pt accessory part wasn't very easy. The specialty shops were wide spread with very limited supplies. We the ongoing growth and popularity wholesalers and retailers have taken this market segment much more seriously than in the past. As we go about our travels we'll freque... (more) Published By: Rolf Rasmusson Submitted: 16 April,2005 |
| 240 | Gas Pump Money Saving Tips Preview: Gas Pump Money Saving Tips Gas prices are zooming sky high with no ceiling in sight. Do you remember when a gallon of unleaded cost $1.25? These days, it’s more important than ever to stretch your dollars at the gas pump. Here are ten gasoline buying tips to help you do that. 1. Shop Around Prices vary among stations that sell the same brand... (more) Published By: Leroy Chan Submitted: 17 April,2005 |
| 241 | Hybrid Hype and a Small Price Hike Preview: Drive by any car lot in the United States and ask to see the latest hybrid car models. Don’t be stupefied if eight out of ten tell you that they can’t seem to keep them on the lot—that they’re just selling too fast! There is reasoning behind the hype: consumers believe in one (or all) of three things, that they’re going to be getting a better deal... (more) Published By: Michael Walker Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 242 | Your Engine, Your Baby: Synthetic or Conventional Oil Preview: One central argument between car enthusiasts and on Internet car forums alike is what oil is better for your car, synthetic or conventional. Before synthetic oils became available for regular automobiles, the argument centered solely on brand types and weight. But now, with the advent of these synthetics all over the market, what is truly the best... (more) Published By: Michael Walker Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 243 | In the Nick of Time: Your Car’s Serpentine Belt Preview: Drive by any car lot in the United States and ask to see the latest hybrid car models. Don’t be stupefied if eight out of ten tell you that they can’t seem to keep them on the lot—that they’re just selling too fast! There is reasoning behind the hype: consumers believe in one (or all) of three things, that they’re going to be getting a better deal... (more) Published By: Michael Walker Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 244 | What to do when a cold engine is hard to start Preview: Starting a car with a cold engine can be very difficult sometimes and it can become a real obstacle for those who live surrounded by extremely cold weathers. This way, for all those who might experience this problem it is not only important to learn how to overcome it but also why it happens in order to be able to prevent it as much as possible as... (more) Published By: Jakob Jelling Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 245 | What to do when a hot engine is hard to start Preview: Although usually engines exposed to cold weather is the most known problem related to car starting difficulties, hot engines might bring obstacles as well. Many people realize that the car do not start as easily as it should when the engine is hot and do not know what to do about it. In order to be able to overcome this problem, it is important to... (more) Published By: Jakob Jelling Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 246 | Finding Your Dream Car Preview: Thinking about buying a used car? How do you know which car is right for you? It’s all in asking the right questions. First, ask yourself what you really need in a car. Who will be driving it most of the time? Where will you be driving in? Over what sort of terrain? Do you need a lot of storage space and lots of seating? Are you going to be trave... (more) Published By: TheCarSites.com Staff Submitted: 19 April,2005 |
| 247 | Is Your Car a Lemon? Preview: There are very few things more satisfying than buying a new car. There is great pride of ownership and a feeling of accomplishment and pride as you drive around town in your new vehicle. For most of us, that new car excitement lasts until we must make our first payment or until we get our first parking lot ding. For an unlucky few, they w... (more) Published By: Steven Chabotte Submitted: 21 April,2005 |
| 248 | Tips in Preventing Motorcycle Injuries Preview: Safety in riding motorcycles in order to prevent injuries is a very critical issue especially during the peak of motorcycle season. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons are very much concerned about this issue since there are almost always a lot of motorcycle accidents happening at least one every few days. Most injuries noted from the peo... (more) Published By: Kay Zetkin Submitted: 22 April,2005 |
| 249 | The Best Choices in Buying your Dream Motorcycle Preview: For motorcycle enthusiasts, it could really be heaven’s gift if motorcycles come from packages delivered by the storks… This is the kind of fantasy for those wishing hard for a baby. And indeed, once you have your dream motorcycle, we doubt if anything would prevent you from considering it as your baby. But the point of this is that, you have to g... (more) Published By: Kay Zetkin Submitted: 22 April,2005 |
| 250 | Winter Bike Riding -- The Safe Way Preview: Are you one of those motorcycle riders that live in northern climates where winters can be harsh and still choose to continue riding when the bitter winter sets in? Well, everybody would say you’re dreadful to even consider riding out in the snow. Contemporaries who are more protective of their bikes might even say that you’re a brutal slave-drive... (more) Published By: Kay Zetkin Submitted: 22 April,2005 |