automotive

3 Reasons To Buy A Truck Bed Cover

Automotive Blog

If you have a truck, chances are good that you use your truck bed to haul stuff all the time. If so, you need a truck bed cover. You can purchase a customized truck bed cover from any shop that sells custom truck parts, and you can enjoy all three of these benefits and more if you do. 1. Protect Your Truck Bed First of all, it's important to protect your truck bed.

25 February 2016

Things To Consider When Choosing An LED Light Bar

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When you're equipping your off-road rig for trails and whatever nature may bring, one of the things you shouldn't overlook is an LED light bar. Light bars are valuable investments for off-road vehicles, because you never know when you're going to be winding your way off a trail after sunset or navigating a remote area where you might not see an animal or a fallen rock. Here are some tips to help you choose the right off-road LED light bar for your needs.

30 December 2015

Automotive Maintenance Tips To Stretch Your Budget

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A car or truck is a sizeable investment. Whether you buy a new vehicle or a pre-owned model, you have the initial investment of the purchase price, plus registration and insurance and all the other costs that are associated with a vehicle purchase. It is important to protect your investment; insurance is designed to do this. However, regular and proper maintenance is the best thing you can do to protect your vehicle and make the most of your investment.

20 November 2015

Learn The Many Services Offered By A Roadside Assistance Company

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Roadside assistance is an optional service that you should not pass up on. Roadside assistance companies offer services that could be very beneficial to you one day in the near future. The following guide walks you through a few of the services that you may not even realize roadside assistance companies offer. Bring You Gas If you run out of gas and break down on the side of the road, you do not need to worry about hiking miles to the nearest gas station.

3 November 2015

4 Ways To Help Ensure You Receive Great Auto Repair Services

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At some point, your vehicle may be in need of repairs. This is normal as your vehicle begins to age and goes through some wear and tear from you driving it on a regular basis. Whenever you are in need of repairs, you want to be sure that you are receiving the best repairs possible that are going to last and won't cause further issues in the future. Here are four ways to help ensure that you receive great repairs from your local auto body repair shop: 

19 October 2015

3 Ways To Improve The Gas Mileage On Your Restored Car

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Restoring a car is a lot of hard work, but it's rewarding, too. Once you get your car back into pristine condition, the first thing you want to do is drive it around. If the gas mileage isn't all that great, though, you're likely to put off taking those road trips. The good news is that there are ways for you to improve your restored car's gas mileage that range from inexpensive to bigger commitments.

1 October 2015

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Buying A Used Automatic Transmission

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If there is one thing you do not want to hear from a mechanic, it is that you are going to have to have your transmission replaced. With the average cost for a new replacement transmission coming in at an astounding $8,000, there is no question that you will want to know a few things about buying used instead of having to opt for a new replacement. Here are a few of the most common questions vehicle owners usually have about buying a used automatic transmission for their vehicle.

11 September 2015

Tips For Saving Money On Auto Body Repairs

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If you have recently been in an accident and are stuck with paying for the expense of auto body repair, you might be interested in the various ways that you might be able to save yourself a little bit of money. With the following tips in mind, you can finally have your vehicle repaired so that it is back to a desirable condition. Find A Self-Employed Specialist One good way to save on the total cost of the auto body repair labor is to talk with an auto body specialist that works out of his own shop.

19 August 2015

Aluminum Auto Repair: Important Things To Know

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Aluminum panels have proven to be a handy material in the automotive industry. The material is lightweight, which has allowed automakers to keep the weight of a vehicle down in order to fit it into a specific emissions class. Some luxury car manufacturers have even used the material to construct the entire body of certain vehicles, making them more streamlined and giving them the ability to get to higher speeds in less time.

4 August 2015

Rebuilding Your Teen's First Car

Automotive Blog

Too often, new drivers are handed the keys to a new vehicle, or a car they haven't really earned. For some parents, this is a missed opportunity for both you and your child to learn, bond and grow together. Rather than handing over the keys to a car, spend time instead of money on your future driver, and help them to rebuild their car instead. Pieces and Parts Finding used parts, discarded frames, body panels in good condition, and various other components you'll need isn't nearly as hard as you might think.

21 July 2015