According to the 4x4 ABC website, there are a number of similarities between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Full time 4WD and AWD systems provide power to all four wheels at all times.......[Read More]

Symphonic TVs can provide a variety of entertainment, including watching DVD movies, playing games and watching satellite TV; however, a TV that isn't turning on does you no good, to say the least. If your Symphonic TV isn't turning on, knowing what the possible causes to this problem are may help y......[Read More]

Operating your 2006 Volvo S60R properly is crucial to maintaining its long life. When you start your car, take the time to do it properly to avoid burning out the starter or wearing down the ignition lock cylinder. The starting process is the most damaging part of operation for your car's engine. Wi......[Read More]

Surge brakes are one of the two major types of brakes used with trailers. Surge brakes work based upon a device called a surge coupler, which is connected to the trailer's tongue. Unlike the other major type of trailer brakes, electrical brakes, surge brakes do not require there to be any.........[Read More]

Nothing is worse than getting caught in the rain. Even worse still is when you are stuck driving in the rain with other people who don't know how to drive in poor weather conditions. For ... ......[Read More]

According to the Traffic Safety Center at the University of California Berkeley, seat belts are "the single most effective motor vehicle occupant safety device yet developed for older children and adults." Seat belts have existed in some form since the early days of automobiles, but they've changed ......[Read More]

Changing lanes with mirrors takes practice. Keeping your mirrors adjusted for full visibility takes just a matter of minutes. Adjust your side mirrors to eliminate the blind spots and keep your rear-view adjusted for everything behind you. Learning to use the mirrors in an empty car is useful. You c......[Read More]

A TBI engine is a standard engine with throttle body fuel injection. The throttle body consists of an air intake port and one or more fuel injectors, depending on engine displacement. The fuel injectors are located in the middle of the throttle body. This will give the best build up procedure for a ......[Read More]

For many of us, turning 16 is one of the best birthday, the child may think. In the United States, most people, at least in the public school system have the opportunity to attend a ... ......[Read More]

When towing another vehicle or trailer, precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of all parties involved, and other vehicles on the road. The chains and hitch you use must be suitable for the load you are towing.......[Read More]

Windshield technology has improved considerably over the years. Plain, flat window glass in early cars made way for toughened glass, which broke into pieces when it broke but not sharp pieces. As early as 1919, Henry Ford began experimenting with laminated glass--two panes sandwiching a layer of cel......[Read More]

The 2002 Ford Expedition is equipped with a vehicle alarm to prevent unauthorized entry. The car's alarm can be triggered if you press the "panic" button on your key fob, or if an attempt is made to access the car while the alarm is still armed. The vehicle is also equipped with a variety of other a......[Read More]

Traffic circles, also known as roundabouts, can be intimidating to new and longtime drivers alike. With cars seemingly coming from every direction, it is enough to send many drivers into a panic. However, with a thorough understanding of general traffic laws and procedures involving these types of i......[Read More]

A 250cc TPGS Scooter is a time saving and fuel efficient way to effectively move around in crowded urban areas. There are many things to take into account before purchasing a scooter for the first time. Remember that scooter ownership laws vary from state to state and operating a scooter must always......[Read More]

An outboard motor is a self-contained propulsion system that is typically attached to the outside of small watercraft.......[Read More]

Every car driving on the road is required to be registered with a state's department of motor vehicles and must have a vehicle registration plate, more commonly known as a license plate, attached to the vehicle. The license plate contains a unique numeric and alphanumeric code which can be used to i......[Read More]

A DUI (driving under the influence) charge is an extremely expensive conviction to pay for, as not only do you have to pay all the fines associated with the DUI charge, but your car insurance also is going to increase. Depending on your potential job offerings, a DUI can keep you from obtaining a po......[Read More]

Introduced for the 2005 model year, the Chevrolet Cobalt was a compact car produced and sold by the General Motors brand Chevrolet. The 2007 Cobalt was the third model-year entry during its production run. Its main trims were the base LS and the slightly spruced-up LT.......[Read More]

Reckless driving charges can either be a minor violation or an unlawful offense. The degree of the infraction largely depends on which state you are in. There are places wherein fines are imposed as penalties ... ......[Read More]

What happened in just seconds can take hours and even days to reconstruct. Conducting a traffic accident study to understand and recreate what exactly happened in a vehicle collision is mainly a matter of obtaining, recording, and interpreting a variety of sometimes confusing information. The result......[Read More]