A pickup truck is still the most popular type of personal transport in the USA, and it's easy to see why too. They can easily serve as a car for several people, a whole family ... ......[Read More]

All lead acid batteries contain individual cells. The individual cells within a lead acid battery contain a charge from 2.2 volts up to 2.4 volts per cell. A 12-volt lead acid battery will hold six cells. A 6-volt lead acid battery will hold only three cells. These cells are electrically connected t......[Read More]

When someone receives a court award in a civil action, the money he receives could be considered income depending on the nature of the payments. Taxpayers will want to make sure they properly classify their court award so as not to run afoul of Internal Revenue Service regulations. Generally, in civ......[Read More]

For auto enthusiasts, knowing a car is important. For those looking to identify GM transfer cases, it is essential. The various makes and models of GM trucks have featured a variety of transfer case types over the years.......[Read More]

Disabled residents can apply for a Rhode Island disability parking permit. The disability must meet one or more of the criteria defined in Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) rules and regulations, such as impaired mobility, limited ability to walk or blindness. Your physician has to certif......[Read More]

Fixing up an old tricycle is a great project for someone who loves collectibles. These antique bikes will soon hold great monetary value and should be kept in such a condition where they have been well-maintained. Replacing parts is not a hard task for this kind of bike. Simple wheel and rust repair......[Read More]

Car bras protect the front hood and front bumpers.a car in a car show image by Gary from Fotolia.comCar bras, also called masks, are made of fabric that fits tightly over the front end of car to prevent damage from rocks, insects or other objects encountered along the roadway. Covercraft.........[Read More]

Obeying all posted traffic signs is only part of defensive driving.illuminated stop sign image by leemarusa from Fotolia.comDefensive driving tips for the driver can be found all over the Internet for free from organizations like the Department of Motor Vehicles to private insurance.........[Read More]

The Sirion is spacious inside despite its size.Milk & Honey Creative/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesThe Daihatsu Sirion is a five-door hatchback that is the fourth upgrade in a range dating back to 1998. A sturdy, reliable and surprisingly spacious car with a variety of equipment inside,.........[Read More]

On-board diagnostics (OBD) monitor the various systems in automobiles and trigger various alerts when a system fails or falls short of performance requirements. Two types of OBD exist: OBD1 and OBD2. They are also known as OBD-I and OBD-II respectively.Baud RateThe baud rate, or speed at.........[Read More]

The Honda Accord and the Hyundai Sonata are similar sized passenger vehicles. They offer seating for five and boast better gas mileage than many larger vehicles.......[Read More]

Routinely checking the pipes below your sink is a vital part of keeping your home's plumbing running smoothly and safely. Green staining on pipes is more common on homes built before the 1990s when copper plumbing was common. A few different reasons account for why the pipes under your sink may be t......[Read More]

LATCH systems are installed in most cars from 2003 onward to provide better security and protection to children's car seats that were previously strapped in using only the car's standard seat belts. The LATCH systems feature an anchor built into the framework of the rear seats. A flexible belt from ......[Read More]

Most of the driving population brakes with their right foot. For most this is the foot to use because it feels right. It has even been argued that right foot braking is somehow safer than left foot braking. However, many professional competition drivers feel that the exact opposite is true and left ......[Read More]

One of the most common problems vehicle owners face is a dead battery -- the battery is no longer able to hold a charge. The two most effective ways of starting an automobile battery are jump-starting and push-starting.......[Read More]

IntroductionThere are only a few things that would cause a car to stutter or have a hard time running for the first few minutes after start up. Starting off with older cars that still use a carburetor, the choke would be the first suspect component. If the choke does not close properly.........[Read More]

There are a multitude of mobile home trailers around and, regardless of their age, they are built to be moved. These structures make for a comfortable home or a mobile office. Mobile homes weigh between 3 to 6 tons. Moving such a large trailer takes teamwork and you need help to safely move one. Thi......[Read More]

The automotive troubles people usually think of may be simple issues like frozen door locks, flat tires or more. One unique problem is when the ignition key fails to turn when you try to start your car. There may be a pretty simple fix for it. You'll need to try a few things to see which solution wo......[Read More]

The Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education is a school education course aimed at teaching teenagers how to drive correctly and safely. It uses practical training, classroom instruction and simulator training to ensure the teenager learns the importance of driving safely, and standards are control......[Read More]

When the average American looks at their savings account and tries to figure out where all of their money goes, a large chunk of it always seems to go straight to car insurance. For something ... ......[Read More]