Everyone knows that if you want to pack a punch, the 8-cylinder engine is the way to go. You know it, I know it, the car dealer knows it, and if you check with your insurance agent to see if your premiums will increase when you trade in that 4- for an 8-, you can be sure he/she knows it too. But it’s not quite that simple. Which engines really do perform the best? Well, to answer that, we need to look at a few engine basics.
Everything’s Bigger In Texas: San Antonio’s 39th Annual International
Got plans for November? Why not head down south to the country’s second largest state (in both land mass behind Alaska, and population behind California) and check out some authentic Tex-Mex eats as you peruse the impressive International Auto & Truck Show? Did we mention it’s big???
Car Buying Help: Edmunds And Intellichoice
You need a new car. Maybe you’re in the market for something compact and economical, maybe you want something bigger to accommodate your growing family, or maybe it’s finally time for that luxury sports coupe you’ve always wanted. So where do you start?
America’s Love Affair With The Pickup Truck
Baseball, apple pie, and pickup trucks three symbols of the down-home American heartland. Americans tend to love all things American and the pickup truck is no exception. The very first pickup truck debuted, thanks to Henry Ford, in 1925. Although a bit lengthy for today’s marketing standards, Ford described it as a “Ford Model T Runabout with Pickup Body.” It was surprisingly similar to current pickups with an adjustable tailgate, a large cargo box, and heavy-duty springs …
Seat Covers, Different Types Offer a Perfect Fit
Do the stains on your seats give you a frown, or are you tired of the factory seat covers in your vehicle? The following information covers these issues and highlights your seat covering options.
Car Bras For New Fashion
When the first car bras were in development more than 4 decades ago, black vinyl was the prototype material. That same look prevails today as the most common car bra color choice on the road.
Air Intake Systems allow for more engine power: quick tips for performance
Currently, your vehicle draws air through the original manufacturer’s intake tube and air box, which is typically loaded with a disposable paper air filter. Automakers design your vehicle’s intake tube to be the quietest possible unit that can fit in your engine compartment.
While reduced engine noise is of benefit to you, it comes from an intake tube with multiple turns and bends. The result is a drop in the volume of air delivered to the combustion chamber…
Cheap Van Insurance Undermined by Theft Figures
The reality of cheap affordable van and transit insurance being more readily available took a blow when recent research revealed that 17% of small van operating businesses had put in claims for vehicle theft, with over half of these claims being made within the latest 24 months.
Start A Hauling/Shopping/Taxi Business
Here is a simple business anyone with a van or SUV can perform: haul stuff for other people who don’t have a way to do it themselves.
You could move lawn mowers, bags of garden soil, playground equipment, Christmas trees, musical instruments, furniture, big dogs from the groomers-you get the idea.
Starting this home business is easy. Make sure your vehicle is in good shape. Be sure your car insurance is up to date. You don’t want any trouble if your vehicle should get…