Learning DIY Car Repair on Engines

To fix or not to fix? That is the question for many DIY car repair wannabees?  Is it nobler to take a chance, do it and risk making a mistake, or caving in and paying a car mechanic to do the work for you at exorbitant prices? An automobile engine is a complicated machine. There…

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How to Replace Rear Coil Springs

Are you having a rough ride with that vehicle of yours? The first thing most people think of when the ride gets rough is the shocks need replacing, but quite often it is the rear coil springs and not the shocks. The rear coil springs take some of the wear and tear off of your…

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The 2015 BMW X5

There is something to be said for being one of the first to enter a new classification of cars.  The Ford Explorer and its success can be at least partially attributable to the fact that it was basically the first family SUV.  The Beetle was hugely popular as one of the first fun-to-drive hatchbacks.  The…

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The 2015 Toyota Corolla

The 2015 Toyota Corolla will dazzle absolutely no one.  It is not a mind-blowing automotive experience.  In fact, it’s just a tad bland. There are cars that are more fuel-efficient. There are cars that are more fun to drive.  There are compact sedans with more room. And yet the Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car…

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The 2015 Scion xB

Why do people buy hatchbacks?  Usually because they are looking for a practical solution for small hauling jobs, right?  I mean what other reason would there be to have the back end of your vehicle open up?  You want an easy way to get to cargo. Why do people buy compact wagons?  Again, for storage…

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