http://factoidz.com/experts-in/automotive/ automotive articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/petition-lawmakers-in-dc-to-negotiate-with-china-and-india-automakers-to-build-in-in-the-us/ http://factoidz.com/petition-lawmakers-in-dc-to-negotiate-with-china-and-india-automakers-to-build-in-in-the-us/ Dear Friends and extended Family, Pax Vobiscum! Peace be with you (Latin) First things First, Please petition your congressman to contact Chinese and Indian Automakers to build in your state. Now I know what you are thinking, "Why that's going to take away jobs, or hurt our economy!" Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/gathering-information-when-buying-a-used-car-carfax-vs-kbb-vs-nada/ http://factoidz.com/gathering-information-when-buying-a-used-car-carfax-vs-kbb-vs-nada/ I have sold cars so this advice is based on that experience, There is a lot to consider. First, you should know your requirements, like manual or automatic, 4 or 2-door, car, van, or truck, etc. Will you just be driving back and forth to work or using this vehicle in your job? For examp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/avoid-common-mistakes-when-buying-a-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions/ http://factoidz.com/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions/ Mineral spirits are purchased at a paint supply store and are used for various things. Mainly they are used for paint clean up on paint brushes, mistakes made while painting, thinning paint to make it easier to scrape, and as a degreaser in auto and machine shops. I use mineral spirits to help clean... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/images/post/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ Americans use electrical power at an unprecedented rate. In fact, per capita, Americans use more power than any other nation in the world. We have become a gluttonous and wasteful nation, to the detriment of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-few-tips-on-how-to-make-your-vehicle-last-longer-by-changing-its-fluids/ http://factoidz.com/a-few-tips-on-how-to-make-your-vehicle-last-longer-by-changing-its-fluids/ I learned from my dad that changing the fluids in your vehicle was vital to the life of one's vehicle. He rarely took his cars into the garage. He changed all the fluids himself, and taught me a thing or two about it too. Gone are the days of buying new cars every year or two. Due to the struggling ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-few-tips-on-how-to-make-your-vehicle-last-longer-by-changing-its-fluids.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-you-need-auto-shipping-insurance-when-shipping-your-car-cross-country/ http://factoidz.com/do-you-need-auto-shipping-insurance-when-shipping-your-car-cross-country/ Transporting your car or vehicle through the auto transport companies requires lots of research work to be done before you take a stand on the transport of your vehicle. One such matter which plays a vital role in the transportation procedure is having a complete knowledge about the insurance matter... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-15.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-talking-on-a-mobile-phone-while-driving-should-be-outlawed/ http://factoidz.com/why-talking-on-a-mobile-phone-while-driving-should-be-outlawed/ To often I am able to observe the carelessness and danger of the cell phone driver. This is a handy technology indeed, … however there is a time and a place for everything. Using a cell phone behind the wheel of a motor vehicle of any kind is never a good idea. Here in southeast Wisconsin, Iâ€... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-the-best-auto-insurance-carrier/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-the-best-auto-insurance-carrier/ Choosing an auto insurance provider can often be a daunting task and many people make their choice based simply on price, which can be a big mistake.  Before choosing a carrier, there are a number of things to consider. What Are Your Insurance Needs? What are you insuring? ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-the-best-auto-insurance-carrier.jpg http://factoidz.com/caught-speeding-by-laser-gun-how-to-contest-a-laser-speeding-ticket/ http://factoidz.com/caught-speeding-by-laser-gun-how-to-contest-a-laser-speeding-ticket/ You need to understand the difference between laser (LIDAR, or ALSM) and radar if you want to know how to beat a laser speeding ticket. Lidar stands for light detection and ranging. Radar stands for radio detection and ranging. Lidar measures the vehicle's speed by calculating the changing time it t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/caught-speeding-by-laser-gun-how-to-contest-a-laser-speeding-ticket.jpg http://factoidz.com/avoid-common-mistakes-when-buying-a-car/ http://factoidz.com/avoid-common-mistakes-when-buying-a-car/ Have you ever wished you "knew someone" in the car business? Buying a car is one of the most dreaded tasks that adults face. Having to face the pushy car salesman with his inability to give any hard information can be frustrating. Take it from an insider in the business, buying a car, whether new or... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/avoid-common-mistakes-when-buying-a-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-installing-a-gps-system-can-save-you-money/ http://factoidz.com/how-installing-a-gps-system-can-save-you-money/ In today’s tight economy we need to save money in whatever way we can. With the cost at the gas pumps constantly rising, many folk have taken that old saying, made famous by all those GreyhoundÂŽ commercials, “Take the bus and leave ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-installing-a-gps-system-can-save-you-money.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-defective-vehicle-laws-lemon-laws-in-michigan/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-defective-vehicle-laws-lemon-laws-in-michigan/ Michigan lemon law applies to all new vehicles and the ones that are leased. They should be privately owned passenger vehicles. Motor homes, large vehicles, off road vehicles and motorcycles are not covered. In the Michigan lemon law, a lemon is a vehicle that is defective and has... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-defective-vehicle-laws-lemon-laws-in-michigan.jpg http://factoidz.com/simple-diy-tips-for-evaluating-a-used-car/ http://factoidz.com/simple-diy-tips-for-evaluating-a-used-car/ A few items one can look at when evaluating a used car are, starting with the obvious, the physical condition of the vehicle. Is it "beat up"? If it has dents and worn tires, makes noises while driving, smoke from exhaust is exessive, blue, or white these could indicate extreme driving habits by the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simple-diy-tips-for-evaluating-a-used-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/from-the-xp-883-to-the-volt-analysis-and-history-of-the-electric-car/ http://factoidz.com/from-the-xp-883-to-the-volt-analysis-and-history-of-the-electric-car/ The Prius, a "Hybrid Vehicle" which is produced by Toyota, has already been altering the auto industry. Lately celebrities and media promotions of every angle have held these in the spotlight. But here's the shocking fact: they have even been marketed for several years already. M... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/from-the-xp-883-to-the-volt-analysis-and-history-of-the-electric-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-auto-repair-a-guide-to-recharging-your-autos-air-conditioning-system/ http://factoidz.com/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-auto-repair-a-guide-to-recharging-your-autos-air-conditioning-system/ Last spring when my wife bought her new used car, a 2000 Chevy Cavalier, the A/C appeared to be working just fine but with the onset of hot weather things changed. It started blowing cool air instead of the ice cold air that she was use to in my vehicles. I... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-home-handypersons-guide-to-auto-repair-a-guide-to-recharging-your-autos-air-conditioning-system.jpg http://factoidz.com/forced-induction-103-intercoolers-blow-off-valves-and-you/ http://factoidz.com/forced-induction-103-intercoolers-blow-off-valves-and-you/ If you’ve read my article ‘Forced Induction 101: Superchargers and Turbochargers’, you know what forced induction is. If you’ve read “Forced Induction 102: Differences in forced induction systems” you know how superchargers and turbochargers are different. If you’ve read neither,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/forced-induction-103-intercoolers-blow-off-valves-and-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/forced-induction-102-differences-in-forced-induction-systems/ http://factoidz.com/forced-induction-102-differences-in-forced-induction-systems/ You’ve already read my article, Forced induction 101: Superchargers and turbochargers. Haven’t you? Go ahead, read it now. I’ll wait. Last time, we covered the general concepts behind... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/forced-induction-102-differences-in-forced-induction-systems.jpg http://factoidz.com/forced-induction-101-turbochargers-and-superchargers/ http://factoidz.com/forced-induction-101-turbochargers-and-superchargers/ There was a time (specifically, around the 1960s, the Muscle Car Era) when the easiest and most effective way to make a car go fast was to put a huge engine in it. This was effective because gas was cheap. Of course, times change and gas is much more expensive today. The practicality of droppi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/forced-induction-101-turbochargers-and-superchargers.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-auto-mechanic-diagnosing-battery-problems/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-auto-mechanic-diagnosing-battery-problems/ Winters up here in the beautiful North Country can be extremely hard on car batteries but when a battery fails to start our car or truck, it’s not always the battery’s fault. A couple of months ago, on one of the coldest mornings of the year, my wife’s car wouldn’t start. When she twisted th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-auto-mechanic-diagnosing-battery-problems.jpg http://factoidz.com/tools-for-the-diy-auto-mechanic-the-torque-wrench/ http://factoidz.com/tools-for-the-diy-auto-mechanic-the-torque-wrench/ Torque wrenches are as important to the diy auto mechanic as a stethoscope is to a doctor. If you’ll open your Hayne Repair Manual to the Engines Section you will find a subsection titled “Torque Specification.” This section gives you the torques to apply to a bolt in either inch-pounds or in ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tools-for-the-diy-auto-mechanic-the-torque-wrench.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-auto-mechanic-and-the-digital-storage-oscilloscope-dso/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-auto-mechanic-and-the-digital-storage-oscilloscope-dso/ The days when the serious diy mechanic, then known affectionately as a “shade tree mechanic,” could get away with a few simple test instrument like a tach/dwell meter, a vacuum gage, compression tester, timing light, exhaust gas analyzer, Multimeter, etc. are gone forever. Today’s cars with al... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-auto-mechanic-and-the-digital-storage-oscilloscope-dso.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-automotive-oil-and-oil-changes/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-automotive-oil-and-oil-changes/ Motor oils is more than just an engine lubricant. It coats surfaces like the crankshaft journals, cylinder walls, valve lifters, camshafts, etc with a liquid bearing surface. it’s a coolant that helps transfer heat from the engines moving parts to the engine cooling system. It’s a liquid shock a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-automotive-oil-and-oil-changes.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-jiffy-lube-and-other-speedy-oil-change-service-centers/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-jiffy-lube-and-other-speedy-oil-change-service-centers/ A guide to Jiffy Lube and other speedy oil change service centers: Can you trust the care of your car to them? The days of the full-service service station is rapidly becoming nothing more than a fond memory for most of us. There are still a few around, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-jiffy-lube-and-other-speedy-oil-change-service-centers.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-you-really-need-to-become-a-member-of-aaa/ http://factoidz.com/do-you-really-need-to-become-a-member-of-aaa/ The simple answer to that question is “yes,” every driver needs to become a member of the AAA (American Automotive Association). No matter how good a driver you are, no matter how knowledgeable you are about cars, no matter how well you prepare to handle roadside emergencies, there comes a ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-you-really-need-to-become-a-member-of-aaa.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-you-should-know-when-replacing-tires/ http://factoidz.com/what-you-should-know-when-replacing-tires/ Congratulations! You just purchased your very first car. You followed all my advice in my Factoid http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-buying-a-used-car/ and got a really good car for the money you had to spend. Now, with Spring Break right ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-you-should-know-when-replacing-tires.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-diy-tire-repair/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-diy-tire-repair/ Gone are the days when one had to actually remove the wheel and then remove the tire from the rim to repair a blowout or even a slow leak. Today with tubeless tires anyone can repair almost any tire problem without having to even remove the tire from the car. I say almost because there are some prob... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-diy-tire-repair.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-buying-a-used-car/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-buying-a-used-car/ Someone buying a used car are faced two major decisions. Should I buy it from a private seller or from a dealer? Then, if I buy it from a dealer, should I buy it from an independent used car dealer or from a larger franchised dealership? Should I have the car checked by a t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-buying-a-used-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-economical-cars-for-2009/ http://factoidz.com/top-economical-cars-for-2009/ With the economy in the dumpster, people are starting to look for cars that are cheap, not only to buy, but to run as well. Detroit, Germany and especially Japan offer efficient cars, though, for the most part, the best of these come from Japan. Ford Focus From... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-economical-cars-for-2009.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-winterize-your-car-in-ten-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-winterize-your-car-in-ten-easy-steps/ How to winterize your car in ten easy steps If you live in sunny southern California or balmy Florida, you don’t need to winteriz... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-winterize-your-car-in-ten-easy-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-maintaining-a-trouble-free-radiator/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-maintaining-a-trouble-free-radiator/ Automotive cooling systems and the materials used in them have changed remarkably over the years. Gone are the days when car radiators were constructed of steel and brass and you repair them with solder or a brazing rod. Most ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-maintaining-a-trouble-free-radiator.jpg http://factoidz.com/pros-and-cons-of-electric-hybrid-vehicles/ http://factoidz.com/pros-and-cons-of-electric-hybrid-vehicles/ Electric cars may someday be responsible for our independence from oil. They may help combat global warming and the depletion of a non-renewable resource. While we’re not th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pros-and-cons-of-electric-hybrid-vehicles.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-installing-a-nitrous-oxide-power-boost-system/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-installing-a-nitrous-oxide-power-boost-system/ Okay, so you want to go fast. Having driven stock cars and dragsters back in the days when a man could afford to build and race his own car without a bunch of wealthy sponsors to finance his venture, I can dig wanting to go fast. I was an inveterate street racer back in the 60s and 70s when NoX syst... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-installing-a-nitrous-oxide-power-boost-system.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-car-go-faster/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-car-go-faster/ Many, I would venture to say most, people would like to make their car go faster. They can’t afford a new, better car, but would like to upgrade the one they currently own. This article is intended to serve as an introductory guide to car upgrades and modifications. It is a list of some of t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-car-go-faster.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-hypermile/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-hypermile/ Hypermiling refers to a collection of driving techniques aimed at improving your car's fuel efficiency by reducing the demands placed on the engine. Since it's possible to improve fuel economy by 37% just by c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-hypermile.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-rational-guide-to-hypermile-driving/ http://factoidz.com/a-rational-guide-to-hypermile-driving/   People who have wanted to get the best gas mileage have been Hypermiling for years, why people feel the need to keep inventing new words to describe the same old things, I will never understand. If one researches Hypermiling online, all the search results produce sit... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-rational-guide-to-hypermile-driving.jpg http://factoidz.com/comparing-used-imports-mercedes-benz-vs-bmw/ http://factoidz.com/comparing-used-imports-mercedes-benz-vs-bmw/ Wow, that's a tough one.  There are so many factors involved in buying a used car, so lets go on the assumption that both makes of the cars you are comparing are in the same "great" shape; meaning in "excellent condition" and have similar mileage; and bot... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/comparing-used-imports-mercedes-benz-vs-bmw.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-your-own-motor-oil/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-your-own-motor-oil/ The decision to change your own oil or take it to a discount service station is a debatable one. On one hand, you can simply hand someone around $30 and wait 30 minutes while service station personel crawl around under your vehicle, changing out the oil, lubing all the joints that need grease, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-change-your-own-motor-oil.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-circumnavigate-us-roundabouts/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-circumnavigate-us-roundabouts/ The sun is shining, and the fall colors are in full bloom - this is the perfect day for a Sunday drive. Suddenly, another one of those darn “road doughnuts” appears. The Sunday drive is just about to be a little less perfect. One driver is heading in the wrong dir... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-circumnavigate-us-roundabouts.jpg http://factoidz.com/basic-car-tire-maintenance-and-inspection-guide/ http://factoidz.com/basic-car-tire-maintenance-and-inspection-guide/ Inspect your tires: The tread on your tires should be at least 1/8" deep. In wet or snow conditions, deeper tread will improve traction and starting and stopping will be easier. Look for bulges on your tires; it may indicate that the belts in your tire may be broken and should be ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/basic-car-tire-maintenance-and-inspection-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-does-my-cars-check-engine-light-mean/ http://factoidz.com/what-does-my-cars-check-engine-light-mean/ As you are driving along, you happen to notice something amber in color light up out of the corner of your eye. You look down and your heart skips a beat as you identify the light as the dreaded "check engine light". What could it possibly mean? Why does it say there is something wrong when the car ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-does-my-cars-check-engine-light-mean.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-you-own-motor-oil/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-you-own-motor-oil/ There have been hundreds of change oil how-to articles written on how to change your auto's engine oil and I'll try to throw a few tips and hints into this reiteration to make this as easy as, as easy, we... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-change-you-own-motor-oil.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-radiator-maintenance-and-coolant-replacement-guide/ http://factoidz.com/diy-radiator-maintenance-and-coolant-replacement-guide/ Every mechanic knows that the routine maintenance of today’s hi-tech cars and trucks requires a great deal of knowledge but little in the way of hard work. Every system and subsystem on today’s vehicles must work together as a team if the vehicle is to o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-radiator-maintenance-and-coolant-replacement-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-oil-and-filter-change-made-simple/ http://factoidz.com/diy-oil-and-filter-change-made-simple/ With the economy in a downward spiral who can afford to have our car’s oil and filter changed as often as we should. The average cost of an oil and filter change that includes fiv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-oil-and-filter-change-made-simple.jpg http://factoidz.com/i-95-is-the-most-relevant-highway-america/ http://factoidz.com/i-95-is-the-most-relevant-highway-america/ It begins in the northern tip of main and travels southward reaching Massachusetts linking drivers to Boston. From there it travels alongside New York, New York. While one is in this area they may as well hit Philadelphia, the original U.S. capital, and Atlantic City, New Jersey...East's Vegas! Keep... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/i-95-is-the-most-relevant-highway-america.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-save-gas-in-a-slow-economy/ http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-save-gas-in-a-slow-economy/ Rising gas prices have been a concern for a long time. Now, with a faltering economy and people losing jobs left and right, it is more important than ever to make the most out of every drop of fuel you buy. Since most of us won’t be able to buy a m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/6-ways-to-save-gas-in-a-slow-economy.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-a-good-arizona-dui-lawyer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-a-good-arizona-dui-lawyer/ Finding a good, qualified Arizona DUI lawyer can be a daunting task. Unless you already know one, or have a friend who knows one, the task of finding a lawyer to represent you can be ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-find-a-good-arizona-dui-lawyer.jpg http://factoidz.com/12-tips-for-being-a-good-driver/ http://factoidz.com/12-tips-for-being-a-good-driver/ Inspect your vehicle If you're driving a car/truck, give it a once-over, make sure the tires are inflated properly, check your fluids and make sure all visuals are good, ex-no cracks in the windshield, nothing hanging down like wires etc. Buckle your safety belt Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/12-tips-for-being-a-good-driver.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-chipped-and-scratched-paint-on-your-car/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-chipped-and-scratched-paint-on-your-car/ Fixing minor chips and scratches in your coachwork isn’t rocket science, it’s an art form that any handyperson can do. Preparation is the key to success and success means fixing that chipped or scratched coachwork so it looks like it had never been scratched or chipped. Success is refinishing th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-repair-chipped-and-scratched-paint-on-your-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-drive-safely-around-tractor-trailers/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-drive-safely-around-tractor-trailers/ Christmas is coming up and gas prices have fallen to an affordable level which means more people will be traveling on America’s highways for the holidays. Unfortunately, there will be even more accidents ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-drive-safely-around-tractor-trailers.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-auto-repair-toolbox-what-tools-you-need-to-repair-and-maintain-your-car/ http://factoidz.com/diy-auto-repair-toolbox-what-tools-you-need-to-repair-and-maintain-your-car/ As more and more requests for factoidz related to auto care come up, it might be good to start with some basics, like having the proper tools and equipment to complete these jobs. No need to run out and purchase lots of expensive tools, start with a simple set and then build on that as needed. If yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-auto-repair-toolbox-what-tools-you-need-to-repair-and-maintain-your-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-auto-battery-maintenance-how-to-clean-your-cars-battery/ http://factoidz.com/diy-auto-battery-maintenance-how-to-clean-your-cars-battery/ The cost of filling up at the gas pumps is finally heading in the right direct with gasoline prices falling but the cost of car maintenance is rising higher and higher. For example. Let us say that you have a 1990 Ford Ranger and you take in to have new sparkplugs, sparkplug wires, and an air filter... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-auto-battery-maintenance-how-to-clean-your-cars-battery.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-do-when-your-car-is-leaking-oil/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-do-when-your-car-is-leaking-oil/   Is there an easy way to stop my car from leaking oil? This is an excellent question. The simple answer is a resounding “NO”. Over the years, there have been many motor oil additives that claimed to recondition worn seals and to s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-do-when-your-car-is-leaking-oil.jpg http://factoidz.com/washing-and-detailing-your-car-made-easy/ http://factoidz.com/washing-and-detailing-your-car-made-easy/ So you got a new car.  It's sleek, fast, and gets you great MPG.  But there's something wrong.  It seems like all of nature and the elements are against you. You're the envy when you can find shaded parking underneath a tree but with a new ride, there's always the fear of falling leaves scratchin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/washing-and-detailing-your-car-made-easy.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-consider-an-american-versus-foreign-car/ http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-consider-an-american-versus-foreign-car/ There has been much news coverage in recent weeks about the plight of American car makers and the realization that one or all three companies could actually go out of business.  Besides the catastrophe that the job losses and the peripheral business losses that this would create, there are other ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-you-should-consider-an-american-versus-foreign-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/carbon-buildup-in-your-cars-engine/ http://factoidz.com/carbon-buildup-in-your-cars-engine/ Every vehicle manufacturer issues a schedule of suggested (and sometimes required to maintain the warranty) maintenance. This list will tell you roughly every 5,000 miles what work you should have done to keep your vehicle in good working order. While it seems counter intuitive to fork over money to... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/carbon-buildup-in-your-cars-engine.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-your-cars-check-engine-light-is-telling-you/ http://factoidz.com/what-your-cars-check-engine-light-is-telling-you/ Modern automobiles are remarkably self-reliant. This can be a good thing, because the more the car can do for itself, the fewer things you have to think about. On the other hand, this can be a troublesome thing, because the more the car can do for itself, the less prepared we are to cope when the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-your-cars-check-engine-light-is-telling-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/about-the-arizona-commercial-truck-driving-industry/ http://factoidz.com/about-the-arizona-commercial-truck-driving-industry/ Commercial Arizona Car Insurance Companies work hand-in-hand with the state. These third-party companies, which have been approved by the Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicles Division (MVD), are the place to find assistance with everything from trai... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/about-the-arizona-commercial-truck-driving-industry.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-arizona-department-of-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-arizona-department-of-insurance/ Arizona Department of Insurance Included in this publication from the Automobile Premium Comparison Survey is information to detail basic insurance coverage. This Government Sponsored "Au... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-9.jpg http://factoidz.com/about-usaa-auto-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/about-usaa-auto-insurance/ United Services Automobile Association First called the United States Army Automobile Association, when members of other military services became eligible for membership in 1924 the name changed to United Services Automobile Association. Since m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-15.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-apply-for-a-commercial-drivers-license-in-arizona/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-apply-for-a-commercial-drivers-license-in-arizona/ Commercial Arizona Car Insurance Companies Upon being armed with the knowledge of where to look and who to confront, and primarily how to apply for that Commercial Drivers License, Commercial Arizona Car Insurance Companies can be fairly easy to locate. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-apply-for-a-commercial-drivers-license-in-arizona.jpg http://factoidz.com/arizona-department-of-insurance-consumer-awareness-points/ http://factoidz.com/arizona-department-of-insurance-consumer-awareness-points/ Insurance Awareness Peering through the ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE and becoming armed with knowledge of Consumer Awareness Points can ultimately save ample amounts of cash. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/arizona-department-of-insurance-consumer-awareness-points.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-you-need-to-have-proof-of-insurance-with-you-whenever-you-drive/ http://factoidz.com/why-you-need-to-have-proof-of-insurance-with-you-whenever-you-drive/ Lack of Current Auto Insurance is Punishable by Law Vehicle Registration and/or Driver License will be suspended unless viable proof of applicable liability insurance can be displayed upon request. Aside from that, this penalty will be followed by both short-term and long-term fi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-you-need-to-have-proof-of-insurance-with-you-whenever-you-drive.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-diagnose-why-your-late-model-bmw-is-stalling/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-diagnose-why-your-late-model-bmw-is-stalling/ If you have a late model vehicle with a stalling issue, there are many things that can make it happen. The good news is that the check engine light should be illuminated on your dash, and that will make it simpler to diagnose. If you have a vehicle that is a model year 1996 or newer, your vehi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-diagnose-why-your-late-model-bmw-is-stalling.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-cars-battery/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-cars-battery/ It is important to keep your battery free of dirt and grime. If allowed to buildup, the battery can start discharging across the terminals (shorting) and lead to premature failure. Battery maintenance should be done twice a year and should be a relatively quick chore. While it is possible to clean... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-cars-battery.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-wash-and-detail-your-car/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-wash-and-detail-your-car/ There really is a method to the madness of washing a car well: First try to get your car into a shady area. Without shade, your car will dry too fast, leaving sudsy streaks and water marks. Next, fill a bucket with hot water (the hotter, the better) and pour several capf... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-wash-and-detail-your-car.jpg http://factoidz.com/routine-vehicle-maintenance-oil-changes-timing-belts-spark-plugs-and-more/ http://factoidz.com/routine-vehicle-maintenance-oil-changes-timing-belts-spark-plugs-and-more/ The best way to determine what maintenance your vehicle needs to consult your vehicles owner's manual. This should give you a list of all the maintenance that is due and will be broken up into 3-5,000 mile increments. This information should also be widely available online. A good place to start ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/routine-vehicle-maintenance-oil-changes-timing-belts-spark-plugs-and-more.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-do-your-own-diy-brake-job/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-do-your-own-diy-brake-job/ This is a step by step tutorial that will show you how to change the brake pads on your car. Please note that these instructions are for the front wheels only. The rear brakes are different. Step 1: Obtain a manual for your car. I can give you general instructions, but each car is different and y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-do-your-own-diy-brake-job.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-diy-oil-change-guide/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-diy-oil-change-guide/ Changing your cars oil is not only a good way to save a few dollars, it's a good introduction to automotive maintenance, and a good way to get to know your car better.  After your first oil change, you may want to tackle other maintenance tasks. Start any auto maintenance project by having all too... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-diy-oil-change-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-vehicle-auctions/ http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-vehicle-auctions/ One would normally go to a browser and type in "vehicle auction" with your city or county and you would assume an appropriate listing would magically appear.  But that may be too simple.  But even if it is that simple you may want to do some research outside of the Internet as well. If you are... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/where-to-find-vehicle-auctions.jpg http://factoidz.com/local-vehicle-auction-search/ http://factoidz.com/local-vehicle-auction-search/ I know a great deal about vehicle auctions because I frequently research them online for a relative who has of yet to get a computer.  These can be easy to find, if one knows what they are looking for. The first method of course is to use a search engine that one has available online.  Ones tha... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/local-vehicle-auction-search.jpg http://factoidz.com/find-local-car-auctions/ http://factoidz.com/find-local-car-auctions/ If you plan to attend a car auction, please memorize these phrases: "Buyer Beware" and "As Is." That's because most cars are sold at car auctions in whatever shape they happen to be in at that moment. You'll get no warranty and you'll have no chance to take the car to your mechanic to have it chec... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/find-local-car-auctions.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prepare-your-car-for-cold-weather/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prepare-your-car-for-cold-weather/ Cars, like the people who drive them, need a little extra attention when gearing up for winter. The weather patterns your vehicle is exposed to have a definite affect on its life span and function. Weather that regularly drops below zero on the Fahrenheit scale may even require special vehicular ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prepare-your-car-for-cold-weather.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-silly-things-we-all-do-to-waste-serious-money-on-gas/ http://factoidz.com/3-silly-things-we-all-do-to-waste-serious-money-on-gas/ During a bad economy, particularly with the recent increase in fuel costs, everyone aims to save as much as possible on gas money even if it means riding a bicycle to work. The truth is there are ways of saving on gas without h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-silly-things-we-all-do-to-waste-serious-money-on-gas.jpg http://factoidz.com/7-drop-dead-easy-ways-to-save-money-on-gas/ http://factoidz.com/7-drop-dead-easy-ways-to-save-money-on-gas/ It is difficult for car owners these days: the escalating cost of gas is causing problems for drivers nationwide. If you are finding yourself at your wit’s end, wondering how to cope with the rising costs of fuel for your car, you can use our tips to maximize the mon... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/7-drop-dead-easy-ways-to-save-money-on-gas.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-cars-have-the-lowest-insurance-premiums/ http://factoidz.com/which-cars-have-the-lowest-insurance-premiums/ With gas prices sky rocketing it's always good to save a little money somewhere.  Here's some tips on cutting insurance costs. Russ Rader, spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that small fast cars carry higher insurance premiums so the number on tip is to stay away from ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:30 CST automotive http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-cars-have-the-lowest-insurance-premiums.jpg