A compact crossover SUV, the Ford Motor Company had scheduled the Ford Escape?s first appearance in 2001. Pricing for this vehicle was made lower than the Ford Explorer. This vehicle was jointly developed by the Ford Motor Company and Mazda. In Europe, this SUV is more known as the Ford Maverick. It...

A turbo is an ingenious little design that harnesses the wasted kinetic energy we dump out through the exhaust system force more air into the engine. A turbo can be a simpler, more compact way to add power, especially for an aftermarket accessory. The basic turbo system comes with the turbo, exhaust...

Considering the exorbitant prices of most luxury cars, it`s a veritable godsend for many cash-strapped consumers when genius car manufacturers have invented cars worth their sticker prices. Thus it strips off the word luxury, bearing the meaning that it holds up to its name because of its price and ...

Just inside the guard gate, the world renowned 17-Mile Drive in Carmel, Calif., begins with a primarily downhill and often winding two-lane road to Pebble Beach Golf Links. The tree-lined route features lavish, oceanfront homes and a predominately forest-like setting along California`s central c...

Many pressure washing companies will opt for automatic winding hose reels. Although on the surface this appears to be a good strategy to save time and make operations more efficient, it actually invites Murphy to strike. More moving parts and mechanism means more can go wrong and it will. It is easy...

There are several components that all forklifts have in common. These forklift parts are vital to the operation of the equipment. Forks, brake components, and transmissions are some of the parts that are purchased most often. Forklift parts can be purchased from several sources. Both new and used...

Several years ago, a friend loaned us a front-porch bench. It`s iron and wood, heavy and awkward to carry. On a recent weekend, it was time to return the bench. Its owner, once a neighbor, now lives nearly 100 miles away. With remarkable ease, my wife reconfigured the back seat arrangement of th...

The American economy is sucking a lot of money out of consumers? pockets due to high gas prices and the general increase in every other consumer good from food to clothing that is associated with high oil prices. However, there is good news on the horizon, and that is that auto insurance rates are b...

Mobile car wash companies need to have supplies to work, things like soaps, waxes, tire dressing, polishes and window cleaner. Many start up mobile car wash companies wonder; Where do I keep my supplies and where do I get the proper products? The best recommendation would be to keep the supplies on ...

Many carwash industry analysts wonder what the future will be. There is much debate on this amongst carwash owners, suppliers and industry analysts. Recently we were asked our perception of what the future of the carwash industry will bring in the United States. The inquisitive chap wished to invest...

It?s no big secret - gas prices are rapidly rising. For many consumers this can lead to serious financial problems. This article will give you some tips, guidelines, and basic advice for helping you keep reduce the amount of money that you spend each week filling up your vehicle. If you?re like th...

Recently we saw Ford and GM both offer super discounts on their cars and SUVs as sales were down and the Japanese imports had gained ground on them. Ford announced massive layoffs and GM also hinted at closing some plants. In the past five years we have seen much discounting in the form of incentive...

Just washing your car won?t get the super shine and smoothness that is needed to preserve your paint. A smart auto enthusiast knows there are many steps involved when cleaning your automotive. In this article I am going to give a summary of the right steps when detailing your car. #1 Pre-Wash
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Remember when Otis Redding sang, ?Sittin? on the dock of the bay, wastin? time?? For those of you too young to remember, suffice to say that it is a classic. It is a catchy tune that drones through your head all day long after you have heard it, and the whistling at the end is habit forming, too. So...

Do your own a classic car or special vehicle? Has your regular insurance company turned their backs or made the premium so high that you are thinking of selling your car to buy bread? Well, fret not. Here are a few quick tips to get your car insured. Tip 1 Contact your regular insurance company and ...

I`ve bought over 100 items on eBay over three years and am ready to share my knowledge of how to win at eBay and buy from reputable sellers. 1. You can find anything on eBay. When searching on eBay I suggest first doing a general search such as "ionic breeze" and checking what the items are goi...

If you are selling online,here is the down side of our business....you will never be able to compete with Amazon. (Or Kmart, or Target, or any other big outlet) Here is why, They buy directly from the manufacturer in such huge quantities that they are getting the product for a price that you and I (...

When my sons were growing up they started playing hockey when they were 6 years old. Each of them, in their first year, scored more goals than the rest of their team combined. How did they do this? Have you ever seen a hockey game between two teams of 6 year olds? The puck is like a magnet to them. ...

Everywhere you go you will see them - headlights and I`m not talking about girls headlights like Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson have. Plastic ones on your car. The problem is that most aren`t very clear and are unsafe and in need of replacement or repair. "An average of 9 out of every 10 cars on ...

As a motor head, I spend a lot of time studying my favorite thing, and that is muscle cars, I love them right to the end, and I don?t think anything can or should ever take them away from us, all these people that don?t see the use of the muscle cars or what they did for the automotive industry, I?m...

The National Highway and Traffic Safety estimates that of the 26 million 15 - 20 year olds, 7500 of them will be involved in "fatal" car accidents. Of the reasons cited are inexperience, risk taking behavior and immaturity. All of these lead to a greater exposure for car accidents. The fact is, auto...

The Mercury Mariner Hybrid uses both gasoline engine and electric motor, which gives a 50% increase in driving efficiency with a much lower emission. All this is achieved by the use of 6 powertrain components, which work in perfect unison. Ford motor has 40 patents in hybrid engine technology and 70...

While talking with a helicopter pilot a couple of months ago, I found out about a new way to look for those original car parts or even whole cars you might be looking for. This pilot worked for one of the local medical transport and rescue services. In that capacity, he flew over lots of remote area...

Tarpaulins, more commonly known as tarps, have a wide variety of uses. Tarps are large, strong sheets of fabric that are usually waterproof or at least water resistant. Tarps are flexible and are often coated in latex or plastic to give them extra strength. Traditionally, tarps are made of canvas...

Thirty four years ago, in a book I wrote and was published, entitled, How To Settle Your Own Insurance Claim, I stated: ?An eye witness can make or break your case. If you?ve been able to keep your wits about you the first thing you should do, immediately after impact has occurred, is to find somebo...

Car crime is falling and statistics show that car criminals are slowly being outwitted by vehicle owners and the police. Car crime fell by 9 percent between 2002/3 and 2003/4 according to police recorded crime statistics, proving that if owners continue to make small changes in their behaviour they ...

Feedback is made up of comments and ratings left by other eBay members you`ve bought from and sold to. These comments and ratings are valuable indicators of your reputation as a buyer or seller on eBay. They are included, along with an overall feedback score, in the Member Profile. How it works? +1 ...

Most of our mobile washing competitors are the enemy. Not because they are evil, but because if you are also in the business they will do anything to get your customers. They will obviously be impressed with image if you have a classy rig and be little intimidated; you should use this to your advan...

Chevrolet is now the top-selling certified used vehicle in America. This announcement is based on Autodata Corp.`s October 2004 data for single-line make certified used vehicle sales. With record monthly sales of 40,666 units in October of last year, Chevrolet overtook Toyota to become America`s bes...

Recently, my friend called me from a roadside Dairy Queen in frenzy. His dad had been driving his Ford car down the highway and heard and awful noise. First, there was a squeal and then what sounded like a whip smacking the underneath of his hood. They weren?t sure what was happening, but after inve...

If you operate a mobile car washing company you are doing business on other people?s or company?s property with their permission. The easiest way to get that permission revoked is to not follow common decency, block traffic or upset motorists in the parking lot. It goes without saying that you shoul...

What`s more exciting than driving off an auto dealer`s lot with a beautiful, brand new automobile, complete with that wonderful new car smell? Well, how about the excitement of saving up to $10,000 on a new car? It`s possible. In fact, it`s easy, if you just define "new" as new for you but not neces...

In part 1 of this series I talked about some key points when advertising your car in classifieds. To get the most out of this final article in the series, I suggest you read Part 1 first. Now, I promised I was going to give you a sample advertisement. So here goes. The way I,m going to do it is to g...

Most early motor vehicles had a basic set up with the engine mounted in the front with a gearbox attached to it driving the rear wheels only and this became the normal design of most vehicles for many years. As design progressed engine position and transmission (gearbox) position was experimented wi...

Radio is sometimes free and as a mobile detailer you can use this to help you in your business promotions. If you work with a non-profit group in a fundraiser or event you can often get your companies name mentioned along with the non-profit group and event. Radio is good advertising, but when it is...

Over the road trucks make noise as the tires cause friction on the roadway. Many cities have found this to be aggravating and have built huge sound walls deflecting the sound waves away from neighborhoods near such freeways, tool ways and highways. This is one option to keep the NIMBY element happy ...

It used to be that the US had some of the best cheap gas on the planet, but now gas prices are at unprecendented rates and climbing. I won`t go into the political situations behind this at all. Our interest here is how to help you get better mileage from the car you have. There is a lot of talk abou...

Wheels are among the most vital parts in the car. They are the ones that keep it moving and thus, they are indispensable in a vehicle. The size and the quality of the wheels significantly affect your ride quality and handling so always make sure they are in perfect shape and condition. Taking ca...

The new Chevy Corvette has all performance systems including engine, transmission, chassis, tires and suspension. Standard Active Handling works in conjunction with Traction Control and ABS on select 03 and 2005 - 2006 Chevrolet Corvettes, making maximum use of available traction to assist the drive...

With more and more people getting online, many of them are searching for information on specific products that they are interested in purchasing. Thus one of the best possible ways to turn a profit online is to find wholesale sources that will drop-ship thes products directly to your customers wh...

The Boston Suburbs offer many advantages to on-site detailing and car washing. First off there are many if not hundreds of competitors in the Boston Suburbs. The actual City of Boston alone there are many car washes and auto detailers and the phone book is stacked with two whole pages worth; three ...

In its 30-year history, the Honda Accord has transistioned from a curiosity to an industry leader. It`s now available in more than 30 configurations, the LX 2-door coupe with manual transmission to the hybrid 4-door automatic with a navigation system. The Accord`s base retail price varies more than ...

In spite of reported over-all declining sales in SUVs, Jeep has seen its two largest entries into this Auto segment enjoying surprising results for the month of October 2005. As reported in the article ?Topic: Big trouble for big SUVs: Sales and prices of used-utes continue to slide? in an edition ...

Presenting the brand new Lincoln car models? All dashing and stylish. All booming and modish. All exhilarating and voguish. Take your pick. First halt is this 2005 Lincoln Aviator. This 2005 Lincoln Aviator is available in two trims, the 4X2 Luxury and the AWD Luxury. This is an exciting 4-door, u...

When purchasing Neon Car Lights for your most loved vehicle, there are a few things that you need to be aware of so that you don`t get burn and end up with less then what you started with. I`m mainly talking about the quality of the lights and where you got them from. A lot of the Big manufacture...

Motorcycle buyers always have the little confusion of where to start? Well you start at the beginning. Reading online reviews is my favorite as it gives you the first hand advice on what to do and what to avoid in buying motorcycles. Crimes are increasing and so are the criminals so make sure yo...

BMW is presenting the H2R Hydrogen World Speed Record Car. This prototype impressively proved the potential of a hydrogen car with a combustion engine, achieving nine international records in one day. This clearly proves the BMW Group`s long held belief that hydrogen can replace conventional fuel wi...

In today`s high speed, gotta have it now society, the desire to protect oneself from a speeding ticket it growing ever greater. The best way to avoid the dreaded speeding ticket, you need to have a radar detector. You need the best that you can afford, but what is that, how do you choose? The follow...

Are you sure you need a new car? I`m sure you want the newest safety features and modern styling that a new car offers. Perhaps you need a larger vehicle to fit your growing family. You probably feel that your old car no longer fits your life. But how about cost? From an economic perspective, you`...

A couple months ago you were toolin` on down the avenue, minding your own business, when out of nowhere, this fumbling, stumbling man by the name of Freddie Fuddle flew through a Stop Sign and plowed into you with a gigantic, rip-roaring, screeching broadside. You were wearing your seat belt but it ...