Cars and Trucks Articles

Cars and Trucks | By Shawn Wilson @ Monday, 29th December 2008 @ 6:46 PM

I live in a part of the country that gets a lot, and I mean A LOT, of snow. It\'s days before Christmas as I write this, and there is in excess of 3 feet of snow in my front yard. In the past week, we\'ve had three major snow dumps and thankfully I have a snowblower which makes cleaning the driveway less of a chore. Truth be told, I rather enjoy it! What\'s not so enjoyable about this time of year is driving in winter conditions. Since I\'ve been living here ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Everette Jamison @ Monday, 29th December 2008 @ 6:19 PM

The emissions system is one of the areas that most drivers happily ignore. They might diligently have the oil in their cars changed every 5,000 miles. And they may replace the filters religiously. But, when it comes to the parts and components that comprise their emissions system, many people close their eyes and hope for the best. The problem is that there are a lot of parts that contribute to that area and things can go wrong with each of them. When they malfunction, which can happen as your v... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Everette Jamison @ Monday, 29th December 2008 @ 6:09 PM

State and federal governments are becoming more aggressive in passing legislation in order to boost the safety of vehicles. Sometimes, the measures are focused on protecting drivers and passengers (for example, the use of airbags). Other times, they\'re meant to protect pedestrians. Automakers, keen to stay one step ahead of the legislation, have been increasingly proactive in integrating a number of safety features within their fleets. Below, I\'ll introduce you to 4 of those features... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Alexander West @ Sunday, 28th December 2008 @ 3:50 PM

Taking aside the aesthetics of the car, the A3 of course has highly integrated technology, safety and luxury. It is one of the best Audi cars to check out. The Audi A3 uses a 2.0L four cylinder engine. The term 2.0L, means that the engine size is 2000 cc. So for a four cylinder car, it means that each cylinder can generate about 500cc. The engine also features FSI direct injection, a feature that works to help with getting the vehicle to accelerate at a faster level by adding more torque ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Joe Sirugo @ Saturday, 27th December 2008 @ 5:18 PM

The Jatco JF506E, JA5A-EL or 09A transmission found in Land Rover Freelanders, Volkswagen Jettas and GTIs, Mazda MPV and Jaguar X-Type models was introduced in the 2002 model year and has been adopted by several manufacturers. The widespread use of this transmission means that there are tons of them on the road and they are now making their way to transmission repair shops- at least the ones that were not replaced by the dealerships under warranty. Some of the problems being seen w... more...

Cars and Trucks | By James Todman @ Saturday, 27th December 2008 @ 10:28 AM

As the credit crunch takes hold and we are all finding less money in our pockets it\'s a good time to look for ways to save money. From checking your car tyres to finding the cheapest parking spots, motoring costs can be reduced in numerous ways. Here are ten suggestions to follow: 1. Don\'t use your car for short trips An obvious point to start with but probably the simplest way to save money. Even if it\'s a chilly morning, put a thick coat on and walk to the newsagent... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Andrew Stratton @ Friday, 26th December 2008 @ 9:51 PM

Plumbing and electrical work is complicated and requires a lot of special tools and equipment to get the job done. Do you feel like you have to cram your stuff into your current vehicle? Does the inside look jumbled and messy and do you feel like you can\'t find anything? If your answer is \'yes\', then you might want to consider updating your work vehicle to a Mercedes Sprinter van. This versatile vehicle is ideal for just this line of work. Now, you\'re probably wond... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Andrew Stratton @ Friday, 26th December 2008 @ 9:33 PM

If you\'re thinking about having children, then you probably expect to undergo many life changes. You may have to buy a new home, move to a new city, change your career options, or an endless number of other things. Life will change drastically when you have children even in ways that you never thought it would. One thing that you do not automatically think of is transportation. In college you may have enjoyed driving around in that little, red sports car. This may have been a good c... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Andrew Stratton @ Friday, 26th December 2008 @ 9:27 PM

Although you may have heard that the Dodge Sprinter is a commercial vehicle, more suitable for hauling goods than people, it also has the potential to be the perfect family van, or even a charter bus. Think beyond storage space to rows of comfortable seating for your children, your children\'s friends, your pets, passengers-even the whole soccer team! Its large size, coupled with a slew of available add-ons and options, can make the Dodge Sprinter an ideal car for your lifestyle or business... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Andrew Stratton @ Friday, 26th December 2008 @ 9:19 PM

\"She\'s touching me!\" \"I can\'t stretch my legs!\" \"Are we there yet?!\" The very idea of loading up the family for an evening out or for a road trip makes you cringe when it should be about a quality family time. But, your regular van is just not getting the job done. The seats are small and the space between the benches is narrow. If you\'re going on a trip, by the time everyone is loaded up, there\'s no room for luggage, much less stuff to enter... more...