Salvage Yards Mean Responsible Recycling

On November 15th America celebrates National America Recycles Day.  Bet you didn’t know that, right? Well we mention it because recycling is such an important thing to do.  Daily millions of tons of refuge are tossed aside in this country, and much of it leaks dangerous chemicals into the ground and eventually the groundwater.  The…

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How Do Manual Transmissions Work?

Statistics recently came out saying that about 90% of cars produced for America now have automatic transmissions.  Just a matter of convenience for the American buying public evidently, because still, after all these years, the manual transmission is more fuel efficient and yes, more fun to drive. So this article is for the 10% out…

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2013 Volkswagen Touareg Is Premium Luxury

Think of luxury crossover SUV’s and what comes to mind?  Many will say the 2013 Acura MDX or possibly the Infiniti JX. Some will say the BMW X5 or the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.  Few, however, would say the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg because let’s face it, Volkswagen isn’t a luxury automobile line, right? Well you just might…

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How Does The Ignition System Work?

You walk outside and go to your vehicle. You put the key in, turn it, and your engine starts right up. What just happened? Well, what just happened is that your internal combustion engine just did its thing, and that thing is all dependent on the ignition system working properly. So, how does the ignition…

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The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Is Stylish

The world of crossover SUVs is a crowded one, and the competition is always stiff.  Enter the Volkswagen Tiguan, one of the relatively new kids on the block in this class, and it is for sure a strong competitor. The problem with crossover SUVs is they all bring strengths and weaknesses to the table. Some…

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