Fenders Serve A Useful Purpose

Do you have any idea what a “wing” is on a car?  If you are unfamiliar with that term it’s because those pesky British insist on using unusual names for car parts.  A wing in England is a fender in the United States; now if that question comes up on Trivial Pursuit you are ready…

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The 2012 Audi A5

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!  Those words beautifully reflect the thinking of the folks at Audi Motors regarding the 2012 A5.  A few minor features were changed or shifted about but really, when you have a car like the A5, why mess with it? The A5, when it first came out, was like…

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Rear View Mirrors Keep Us Safe

When would you guess that rear view mirrors first appeared on automobiles?  Anyone?  If you said 1911 you would be correct as Ray Harroun had a rear view mirror on his Marmon racing car in the Indianapolis 500 race that year.  He actually got the idea from seeing women use hand-mirrors to see behind them…

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Car Inspections Lessen Worries When Buying Used Car

Are you thinking about buying a used car in the near future?  It can be a confusing task that lies ahead of you.  So much money, so many options and so many car dealers to choose from.  Who can you trust?  Who is reputable and who isn’t?  We have all heard the horror stories, or…

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The BMW X3 2012 Model

In the world of compact SUV’s there is no clear winner.  The Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is a good choice at a reasonably low price.  The Audi Q5 has a smooth ride while the Volvo XC60 is best used by busy families who need lots of room.  Then we have the BMW X3, a combination of them…

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