Why opt for pay as you learn instead of pass packages? These days, it is not uncommon to find training institutes offering pass packages to people who are taking driving lessons. One of the major ... ......[Read More]

Reinstalling lifters in a V-8 engine is not overwhelming, but you do need to remove the intake manifold, valve covers rocker arms, pushrods and lifters before the V-8 lifters can be reinstalled. Although most technicians agree that reinstalling the lifters themselves is a straightforward job, certai......[Read More]

National Motor Vehicle Safety Standards were created to reduce the number of injuries and deaths that result from auto accidents. Auto manufacturers are required to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Vehicles must be built with certain safety features to protect drivers and ......[Read More]

If your garage is packed with other objects or is very narrow, it can be tough to park in, especially at night. Increasing the visibility and taking steps to protect the items in your garage is important. This process prevents damage not only to your vehicle, but also to the structure of the garage.......[Read More]

Driving a two-wheeler, especially out on the open road, is a more nerve-wracking experience than driving in an enclosed vehicle, such as a car. Some people are afraid of driving a two-wheeler because of past experiences or simply because of stories they have heard from people they know or on the new......[Read More]

If your battery won't start your equipment, you will need to find out if the cell in the battery is dead. Some batteries can burn up the acid in the center, in which case you can purchase a replacement battery acid pack to refill them. On most other batteries once the cell has burned out, you will n......[Read More]

You can stop the seat belt alarm from chiming on your '07 Toyota Camry right from your home garage, saving yourself a trip to the mechanic. You can find the instructions on how to do this right in the Camry's owner's manual. The alarm is there to remind you to fasten your safety belt every time you ......[Read More]

Your car's seatbelts are vitally important and keep all the passengers in the car safe. However, periodically they can get jammed or stuck. In some cases this can be a much more serious problem that needs to be repaired by the dealership. However, you can troubleshoot this problem yourself quickly a......[Read More]

Brimmed wool hats are versatile fashion accessories that are as functional as they are stylish. Over time, the fibers of your wool hat may relax, causing the brim to lose its stiffness. Rather than replacing the hat or sending it to a professional for a costly repair, consider repairing your hat you......[Read More]

For professional truck drivers, driving a vehicle involves many important skills and abilities apart from being able to navigate routes and read maps. Below are some important skills that drivers will need in order to ... ......[Read More]

Crash Courses or Intensive Driving Courses are most often taken up by people when they are in a hurry to achieve a driving license for real reasons. These legitimate reasons could be to get a ... ......[Read More]

Rear end collisions are a major driving problem. They can be avoided if you will follow a few simple steps.

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Car collecting and performance modifications have been around for almost as long as the automobile itself. Once a vehicle reaches a certain age, usually about 25 years old, it becomes a classic car. While the allure of the classic car reels people in, serious mechanical and cosmetic problems will st......[Read More]

The Ford F150 is a series of 3/4 ton pickup trucks that Ford has manufactured since 1975, and an anti-lock braking system, or ABS, has been standard on the F150 since 1987. The driver in a vehicle with an ABS normally controls the braking force that the wheels receive. In an emergency stop, however,......[Read More]

The traction control sequence on the Chevrolet Impala limits the power produced by the engine when the system determines the drive is losing control of the car. It is possible to disable this feature for the driving cycle, although it is automatically reenabled each time you crank the Impala's engin......[Read More]

Many U.S. citizens take advantage of public transportation, specifically the city bus, on a daily basis. Nearly every large city in the country offers its own bus system, and many small cities and towns do as well. City buses are used by some as a primary means of transportation to and from school o......[Read More]

From the bridges of Pittsburgh to the country roads of Lancaster County to the colonial streets of Old City in Philadelphia, the state of Pennsylvania offers many diverse driving experiences. Before you can get a driver's license in Pennsylvania, you must first obtain a state learner's permit. If yo......[Read More]

Hurricanes are dangerous storms cells that can produce tornadoes, hail and high winds. During a hurricane, anything can become a projectile, including a heavy car. Before you hunker down and wait out the rain and wind, take precautions to protect your vehicle from damage. Parking your car properly b......[Read More]

While seat belts save lives, they sometimes don't prevent people from leaving completely unscathed. Minor to major injuries can still happen in a collision, and they can sometimes be from the seat belts themselves. It should be noted that almost all seat belt related injuries are caused by defects i......[Read More]

All 50 states and the District of Columbia legally require children to be seated in approved child restraint devices while traveling in an automobile, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The child's age and size determines which type of child restraint device should be used.......[Read More]