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Obese Drivers are More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
Being overweight makes it more dangerous for you to be in a car. Specifically, a 2003 study reports that overweight motorists have more than double the likelihood of being seriously injured or killed in a car accident than people who are not obese. Submitted 03/31/08. |
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Help! My Cold Engine Won't Start
Your fingers are blue and cold. You slide into the front seat behind the wheel and turn the key. Nothing happens. Now what do you do? Call the car repair shop? Buy a new, better car? Or you can do few simple things to prevent this happening. Submitted 03/17/08. |
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Car Donation: Donate a Car and Save on Taxes
Numerous car owners face the problem of disposing of their old cars. Selling can be a good option, but doing so may incur additional and costly charges in the form of taxes. Car donation is a good and widely adopted practice. This article explains. Submitted 03/07/08. |
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Car Care and Maintenance for First Time Drivers
For many first time car owners, care and long term maintenance of the new vehicle does not even factor into the equation. Ironically, many of the roadside assistance calls that new car owners make can be avoided by basic, routine, maintenance. Submitted 02/27/08, edited 02/27/08. |
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Buy a Used Engine, Not a New Car!
By Ronnie Tanner Every day, people are purchasing either a new or used car to replace an older one that may have had previous problems with the engine. Buying a used engine is a great alternative to getting into a new car. This article provides some guidelines. Submitted 02/17/08, edited 02/18/08. |
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Be Prepared: Vital Tips for Safe Driving in Poor Conditions
By Adam Singleton As Britain prepares for unpredictable winter weather, it is important to remember road and vehicle safety; and there are many ways to reduce risks when driving. With other concerns at the forefront of most people's minds, these often go overlooked. Submitted 12/13/07, edited 12/14/07. |
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Mini, the Evolution of a Driving Legend
By Paul McIndoe The Mini has been a style icon even since its original inception in 1959. From the 1960s' classic Mini through to the modern BMW Mini, the little car with the huge character has succeeded in becoming a major icon. Submitted 11/19/07, edited 11/20/07. |
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10 Tips for Getting the Best Shine on your Car
We all love the brilliant shine of a new car in the dealer's showroom or at an auto show. There are hundreds of car care products and treatments available. What works best and how do you do it? This article explains how to get that gleaming shine. Submitted 09/09/07. |
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Any Old Iron? How to Find Car Parts that are no Longer Made
By Adam Singleton Keeping a car that is no longer in production on the road can be extremely hard if you don't know where to look. It seems that although you can easily buy cars, getting the parts to keep them running is a lot more difficult. Here is some help. Submitted 08/28/07, edited 08/28/07. |
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Rev Up Your Commute: Multi-Task While You Motor
To get to work, you have to spend time in your car. There are things you should NEVER do behind the wheel, like reading email on your PDA, or putting on make-up, but here are five things you can do to make your commute time less counter-productive. Submitted 08/24/07. |
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