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The Rapid Vehicle Motor Company
The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was started in 1902 by Max Grabowski. It was the manufacturer of some of the earliest trucks and was purchased in 1909 by GM. In 1912 the name GMC was first used at the New York Auto Show and in 1996 the suffix Truck was dropped. What most people don't know is that GMC also makes cars. In 1902 Max Grabowski founded a company called the "Rapid Motor Vehicle Company", which developed some of the earliest commercial ...
Winter Car Care Tips
The cold weather affects your car too. Along with making driving more hazardous due to ice and snow, extreme winter weather can be stressful, especially on older cars. As winter approaches take you car to your trusty mechanic and have him check the following items: battery, wipers, antifreeze levels, heating system, brakes, defroster. You'll want to make sure your battery is fully charged as cold weather starting is a heavy drain on your battery. You'll want to ...
Extra, Extra! Car Covers Save Car!
Your automobile is one of the most important investments you will make aside from your house. So it only follows that you would watch over this prized possession as a mother would her child. While singing it lullabyes, you will want to keep it from getting scratched or stained. This is where a good car cover comes in. Without this simple but highly effective protection, you are sure to have your baby sporting dents and scratches in no time. If you’re looking for a good guide to choosing a car ...
Don't Be Held Hostage By The Price Of Gasoline
It seems everywhere you go these days, at least in the US, the conversations are about the price of gasoline. No wonder, since it's broken the $3.00 a gallon barrier and is causing a lot of people real hardships. I'm old enough to remember the gas lines of the 1970's when a similar situation occurred. At that time, I had a production services company in New England, in partnership with a man named, Irving Goldmacher. In addition to being one of ...
Auto Import: Options To Count On
Auto import is one of the largest markets of car purchases each and every year in the United States. For some, this is a good thing. For others though, this is a very troubling aspect that many people need to be concerned about. Nevertheless, there are many reasons why people look overseas for their car purchases. Auto import sales are expected to continue to grow especially with more fuel efficient autos and the ever rising costs of fuel. But what is your side of the auto import story? ...
Defensive Driving: The Need We All Have
Defensive driving is quite an important thing that we have. People simply need to know that while you can control your own actions most of the time, you cannot control or know what is happening with other drivers. Defensive driving courses offer a wealth of information for people who are looking for solutions to prevent accidents and problems from happening. So, what is defensive driving all about? It is a method of driving in which you take every possible precaution that you ...
Choosing A Safe And Reliable Car Transport Service
It doesn’t matter if your car is a sports car, an antique car, or even just a plain family car, if you want it safely delivered to you, you will have to find a reliable and affordable transport company that has a car transport package that suits your needs and your budget. But, when choosing a car transport service you have to be aware of some issues regarding the transport and delivery of such. Transporting something as precious as your car would be suicide if you don’t take ...
Understanding The Provisions Of Your Extended Auto Warranty
An extended auto warranty can be a confusing document for many people. Indeed, there are very few people who actually completely understand the terms and conditions -- and the requirements placed on the consumer -- associated with an extended auto warranty. In this article, the reader is provided with a general overview of the standard terms and conditions associated with an extended auto warranty. By understanding the terms, conditions and provisions of an extended auto ...
Is Your Car A 'Lemon'?
Sooner or later we all must buy a car. And when we can, we buy them brand new. However, most of us are stuck having to a buy a used car from a dealer or private party at some point. The downside to this is that you can get a car that at first seems like everything you ever wanted, but soon becomes your worst nightmare. What I have come to learn is that by the time that you begin to realize that you have a lemon on your hands, it is usually too late. The car has ...
GM Extended Warranty - Whats In It?
An extended warranty is a contract between you and a service provider. Many people purchase extended auto warranties to shield themselves against the costs resulting from mechanical breakdown or failure to their vehicle. The extent of coverage, benefits, and terms of payment are particular to each individual contract. An auto extended warranty give you're the right level of coverage. Although the main advantage of obtaining a car warranty is to avoid high costs of automobile repairs, many plans ...
5 Automotive Tools Every Auto Owner Needs
Automobiles are sizeable investments. As a car becomes older, its maintenance becomes increasingly important. There are many tools that every auto owner should have. Auto shops can sometimes charge exurbanite amounts for a simple fix that could have been done at home for much cheaper. Having the proper tools and knowledge will allow any auto owner to save money, learn more about their automobile, and maintain their car. 1. Every auto owner should have a jack and jack stands. When ...
Simple Car Maintenance Tips
You drive your car everyday. Do you pay attention to it? Do you feel that slight shimmy in the front end? Is there a new knocking sound under the hood? Is there a rattle in the dashboard? No one knows your car better than you do. If you feel something different, or if it isn't handling correctly take it to your mechanic. It could be something as simple as a tire out of alignment, or perhaps a loose belt. It's always best to find any small problem before it becomes a large ...
How To Lower Auto Insurance Costs
It seems these days that it costs more and more to keep your car. With most new cars in the $22,000 + range, the monthly payments can be high. The cost of gas is now over $3.00 a gallon for regular and we're in a time where a lot of people drive long distances to get into work. Then, there's the cost of car insurance. Fortunately, you can buy a cheaper car, live closer to work, and by doing your homework, you can save money on car insurance. The first and easiest way to shop ...
Winter Car Tips
Believe it or not, your car has affects from the cold too. Follow these tips to help you have a safer winter driving season. First, and this goes for any time of year, change your oil at the manufacturers specified time, generally 3,000 miles. When you have an oil change most technicians also give your car a once over checking tires and belts and fluids. Remember, the oil is the life blood of your car. Keep your gas tank full. This helps prevent possible ...
Summertime Car Care
Because we feel the effects of winter more harshly than summer, we go to extra lengths to protect ourselves with coats and hats and gloves. Most of us make sure that our cars are ready for the onslaught of frigid winter weather too. We make sure we have snow tires, an ice scraper and deicer. However, in summer months we can shed our heavy and restrictive coats and hats and take life easy. We also tend to be more lax with our car care too. Remember, you car needs protection and ...
Get Your Best Deal On A New Car
The best way to assure that you're getting the best deal on that new car is to be an educated consumer. There is so much information available on the internet today you should have a very good idea about what the price of that new car should be. All dealers are very well aware of this and as a result some dealers are putting their bottom line prices on their cars. They know that you know. There may be a case you find you do need to do a bit of "haggling" on a car price. ...
Extend The Life Of Your New Or Used Car
You don't think much about your car do you? Your car sits outside 24/7, 365 days a year in all extremes of weather. You routinely drive it at speeds that exceed 70 mph. You stop, start, stop, start through city traffic. You sit idling in traffic jams day after day. Yet, you expect your car to start every time you get into it and turn the key. The best thing that you can do to extend the life of your car, and to potentially save yourself a bundle of money, is to have your car ...
Test Driving A Used Car
Nothing is quite as exciting as purchasing a new car. Even if it's a "used" new car. Don't get too caught up in the pretty shiny metal and chrome, it's what's under the hood that counts. Take a serious test drive before you make a decision. Used cars bought from a private owner don't have any warranty with them. You don't want to buy someone elses problem. Do you homework. There is a lot of help available on line when you're purchasing a used car. You'll have the vin or vehicle ...
How To Choose A Body Shop To Repair Your Car
Having been involved in an accident when my truck was only three months old, and then having re-painting done while restoring a ten year old vehicle, I've had some experience with body repair shops. There are different types of body shops out there as we're all not looking for the same quality of work. The first rule I'll give you is that you get what you pay for. If you want to pay $599.00 to have your entire car painted, that's fine. It may be a huge improvement over how your ...
Money Saving Car Tips
Today with soaring gas prices it's more important than ever to pay attention to the little things that can help your car to run more efficiently, hence saving you money. You can turn this into a win-win situation for you and for your car. The first tip to saving money on your car is keeping it's engine properly tuned up. A car engine that isn't running efficiently can use up to 30% more fuel than a car engine that is properly tuned. Follow your car manufacturers guidelines for ...
What To Look Out For When Test Driving A Car
Test-Driving is usually done on any model vehicle that you wish to buy to find out whether that model is suitable for your requirements. You might have some presumptions about a particular model but everything would be cleared when you test-drive a car of that model. The salespersons often give you facts and figures about the car being very fast and being very good (‘blah blah blah’), and it will be difficult for you to track them. So you have to look for yourself whether that ...
How To Get More For Your Money At The Gas Pump
Gas prices have been spiraling out of control for months, and there is no end in sight. Increased gas prices do not just hit you when you fill up your tank though. Just think about it for a minute and you will realize how many other ways rising oil and gas prices will cost you. The price of airline travel and shipping services are likely to rise, as is the cost of many other goods as retailers are forced to pay more for delivery. You may even see your property taxes increase as ...
Tips On Car Leasing
Leasing a car isn't for everyone. If you're like me and keep your car for many, many years then leasing isn't for you. If however, you don't get "attached" to a vehicle as some of us do, and you like having a new car every few years then leasing may be for you. Today's cars are built very well and you can expect to get a good amount of mileage from your car. You can expect at least 100,000 miles. If you purchase a car you may have five years of payments, but your car may last ...
Why Do People Use Their Cars As Ashtrays?
I work on cars for a living as my day job and it always astounds me that people will actually flick cigarette ash on the floor of a $60`000 vehicle. There are people whom i know that live in homes that are worth less than $60`000 and sometimes it just disgusts me. As a non smoker i have to get into these cars to move them and they smell and have burns in the seats and carpet. Anyway,, enough of all that. I was working on a ferrari today which was a bit of a treat becuse i ...
Defensive Driving Schools In Texas: The Four Texas Online Sites You Need To Know!
Defensive driving refers to a state of knowledge. This state of knowledge involves the intricate knowledge of the road and mechanics of driving. The goal is to help drivers not only drive well, but drive safely when others around them make driving conditions poor. Texas offers several different defensive driving schools. Defensive driving schools in Texas are often available online. Four of these include Online Defensive Driving, a Sense of Humor Driving, Get Defensive, and Texas Defensive ...
The Easy And Perfect Ways To Upgrade Your Ford
Ford vehicles are among the best in the industry and this Ford has proven countless times through the years. Various Ford vehicles have left an indelible mark in the history of automobiles—Ford Model T, the first automobile created using the moving assembly line; Ford F150, the world's best-selling truck for 23 years; Ford Explorer, the best-selling SUV; Ford Falcon, a top-selling sports car; Ford Mustang, the first ";pony"; car; Ford GT, a highly powerful sports car among others. ...
A Guide To Motor Scooters
Scooters were first known as a child's push vehicle that dates back to before 1920. Advancements in technology led to the development of small engines, which, when added to the traditional scooter provided for a practical and affordable means of transportation. Motor scooters have been a favorite in European countries for decades. The low-power vehicle wasn't too attractive to the power-hungry American market until recently. Sleek styling of the modern scooter, combined with the product ...
Sirius Has A New Face, Howard Stern Brings Bubba Onboard
Sirius satellite radio brought on a new face recently, powered by Howard Stern, Bubba "The Love Sponge" will make his debut on Sirius Satellite radio. On September 9th, Howard Stern made the announcement; of course many of his fans are excited! The syndicated morning program made the following announcement: "We can confirm that we are going to Sirius to be on Howard Stern's Channel 100," said Bubba The Love Sponge show producer Lou Pickney. ...
The Future Of New York Radio: Howard Stern Sirius Style
Howard Stern's move to Sirius Satellite Radio will really make a huge difference for New York Radio. With listeners making the move to Satellite Radio and away from New York City, what will happen to the radio stations broadcasting in New York City? Does radio continue on a good course or does it need a wake up call? - Is this it's wakeup call? The Daily News, has said that New York City radio "faces its last great wakeup call" and is being forced to deal with changing ...
Xm Satellite Radio Has One And Now So Does Sirius.
Sirius unveiled its new Portable Satellite Radio Digital Player Combo recently. Now you can record and use the playback function in your car! Weighing in at less than 4 ounces, the Starmate replay is only 5 inches by 1.9 inches and allows recording of up to 44 minutes of Sirius Satellite Radio Programming. The new product comes with a car mount and is available to consumers in October 2005 for a reasonable price of $129.99. In addition, an option ...