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A little extra care here and there when it comes to your car, and you will find yourself saving significant amounts of money, not just on repairs, but on fuel as well!

Keep your engine tuned up. A misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency as much as thirty percent. This means less money in your wallet. Follow the service schedules listed in your owners manual. Replace filters and fluids as recommended.

It may not always fit into your schedule, but it is important to make yourself follow up with your car care maintenance schedule. If the dealer is charging an arm and a leg for a tune up, get a second opinion at a local reputable car repair shop. They can do the same service schedule, usually at a greater savings to you. These tune ups not only keep your car running smoothly, but they will help when you are ready for a newer vehicle. A smooth running car means a better trade in value for you.

Check your tires for proper inflation. Under-inflation actually wastes fuel. It causes your engine to work harder to push the vehicle. Wheels that are out of line, as evidenced by uneven tread wear or vehicle pulling, make the engine work harder too. Keep those tires inflated properly, and you will save when you fill up.

Drive gently. Avoid sudden accelerations and the jerky stop and go routine. Use cruise control on open highways to keep your speed as steady as possible.
Avoid excessive idling. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends and family. Todays vehicles are designed to warm up fast, so theres no need to warm your car up for half an hour on cold winter mornings.

Keep your air conditioner in top condition.

Remove extra items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. Storing luggage in the trunk rather than on the roof reduces air drag. All these little things add up
Plan your daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. Try to travel when traffic is light to avoid stop and go conditions.

Join a car pool. At least, ask if someone wants to share a ride if you are just headed one place and then back. Remember, how you drive your car, and how its fluids, old parts, and tires are disposed of all affect the environment. So take good care of your baby car. Go the extra mile for it, and it will run the extra miles for you.

When any component of your car is needs to be replaced, the first and the simplest thing is that you visit to the nearest workshop. But what will you do, when you own a vintage cars or the car which is now no more in production. You can either search for such rare parts online, which is little difficult to find or the other alternative you could attend an auto jumble — prime hunting ground for many old car restorers.

Car enthusiasts are probably familiar with the Beaulieu International Autojumble in the UK or the Hershey Autojumble in the US, but these are events organized once or twice a year for those enthusiasts who collect vintage or classic cars and motorcycles. Here you can find items for sale ranging from spare car parts of all descriptions to engines, accessories, books, manuals, pictures and photographs – anything that is auto related in some way.

The good news is that the Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI) fans need no longer traverse thousands of miles. The members of the club recently organized India’s first ever autojumble and is expected to make it an annual event.

At the recently held Auto Expo in Delhi, more than 80 classic cars were displayed with stupendous success. The quality, variety and the volume of the products available at an autojumble. There were also auto spare collectors too who displayed their wares like tail lamps, windshield gaskets, roof rails, switches, steel car rim covers ( these days you’d find only ones), petrol canisters with copper lids, steering wheels.

Paint your own Rims? Who would have thought something previously done by professionals could be done in your own home.

While, the concept of painting your own rims has been around a few years now, many questions pop up of how to do it and I thought I would share my own experiences with painting my Integra stock rims. I have read up many examples of how to do this, but my first time trying was this year when I chose to refinish my winter rims. I was quite please with the outcome.

First, what the hell do you need to paint your rims? Paint of course This is where Duplicolor comes in with their wheel paint. They offer paint colors to match your style coming in white, gunmetal, classic silver and bronze as well. I chose to do mine in gunmetal leaving my lip the stock polished style look. So here are your options:

So you chose your color, bought your paint and are semi-ready. First, you need to sand down your rims. Why? This gives the surface a rough texture so the paint has something to adhere to. Reference the article to polish your rims on how sanding of the rims works. The only difference with this is how far you want to go. In my case, being winter rims painted I chose not to go through the process of stripping the paint on the rims completely. I simply sanded down the surface with 300 grit sandpaper ensuring to make everything sanded equally. This gives the rough surface required for the paint to adhere, and as long as your rims had no damage it should be good enough.

Your rims are sanded; you have your paint and now are ready. First, make sure you clean all sanding dust off the rims and ensure a totally clean surface so the paint will stick and not flake off after your first drive out with your newly painted rims!!! Here are my rims washed and ready to completely dry before painting:

My rims are masked off with newspaper and masking tape. Of course you want to do this so you don’t turn your tires into the color you are painting. I don’t want gunmetal painted tires. Also if you look close enough, you will know that the lip has been masked off as well. So I carefully applied the masking tape on the lip to protect it from being painted as well. Also, you know the little thing you pump your air into, mask that off as well unless you want that to have a color change as well

The rims are dry, you have masked off what you don’t want painted and now you are ready. Put some newspaper on the ground and place the rim on top of the newspaper. You don’t want to paint the concrete underneath the rim so keep it clean with the newspaper.

Now apply your first coat of paint. Let the paint dry well and next day admire your handiwork and results.

Choosing a paint color for your automobile is much more then personal preference. There are some other things that should be taken into account. Some of these things include the type of car that you have, the cost, how a paint color affects your resale value and functionality. We will talk a little bit about each of these things below.

It is important to note that just because you like a color doesn’t mean that it will look good on your type of car. Some colors just don’t look good on certain types of cars. Now, of course, a lot of this is personal opinion, but it would you hard to imagine a BMW in a bright yellow color, it just wouldn’t look good. Another thing to consider is cost. You may be able to secure a certain brand of base coat for around between $200 and $400 a gallon. Some colors are going to be a lot more expensive, and this includes custom and not custom colors. What you will want to do it is choose a color and then visit either an auto shop or paint store and see what your options are in terms of cost, color, partners and sealers.

Resale value is also a very important part of choosing a paint color for your car. If you want to have the best chance of being able to sell your car down the line, it is very important that you don’t go with loud or odd colors that most people won’t appreciate. So if you’re considering re-selling your car down the line, be sure that you don’t get trendy with car colors. This will increase your chances that your car will be easy to sell. Go with colors that are timeless.

There are also functional reasons to decide on a certain color. For example, you may want to hide or soften body lines on the car. You may also want a car that doesn’t show dirt easily. Wanting your car to look larger or smaller may also determine what color of car you will choose. And while individuals who are car enthusiasts, may consider function more than simply liking a particular color, it should be important to everyone.

So when they are considering purchasing paint for their car, don’t simply go with “well, I like this color.” You should consider the cost of a particular color, the function of car, the type of car that you have, which may include make, model and body type. You also want to think carefully about how choosing a certain color will affect the resale value of your car. Remember to stay away from trendy colors because they will make it more difficult to resale your car later on. You will not want to have to pay for a new paint job on a car that you are looking to sale and no longer want. Therefore, take some time and put a little thought into the color you want your car painted. What may seem cool and trendy today could be a source of stress when you need to sale it or trade it in, a few years down the line.

Sports car owners understand that regular maintenance and proper repair is necessary to keep their vehicle in superior running order. Although many sports car enthusiasts are avid amateur mechanics, many are not as well versed in auto repair and will need to rely heavily upon their mechanics. Even more expert owners may need a professional mechanic’s assistance for some tasks.

Choosing the right mechanic, therefore, becomes are very important agenda item for sports car owners. There is no surefire method of developing an ideal relationship with a mechanic, but there are things you can do to improve the likelihood of finding a great partner in keeping your car in top shape.

Ask for References

Employers ask for references from potential employees for a reason—discussions with those who have worked with another in the past can be a great predictor of how things will go in the future. Explain to potential mechanics that you are hoping to strike up a long-range relationship with an expert who can help you maintain your sports car, and toward that end, you’d like a few people you can talk to about the quality of his work.

Don’t be shy. A quality mechanic will be more than happy to let you know of others who are satisfied with his work and who find him reliable. Asking for a reference or two will not be perceived as rude.

Follow up with the names the mechanic gives you. Find out what others have to say about his work, ability to meet estimates and deadlines, and customer service. Good mechanics develop good relationships with customers, and references should offer glowing reports.

Ask about Certification

Specific certification is not necessarily a requirement to be a top-notch mechanic, but it does demonstrate an interest in staying abreast of industry changes and a commitment to mastering one’s craft. Ask potential mechanics about their training and certification. They should be happy to share with you how they have developed their expertise.

Training and formal certification levels are not the end-all in terms of mechanic selection. There are mechanics with little or no formal training who can outperform some of the most schooled technicians. Nonetheless, training and certification can be an indicator of how a mechanic approaches his craft.

Ask Other Sports Car Owners

If you were looking for your city’s top Porsche mechanic, for instance, you would be foolish not to canvass other Porsche owners in hopes of finding a mechanic you can trust. You may want to seek recommendations from a sports car club, or even ask dealers of your sports car type for their input regarding the area’s best mechanics.

Remember, a good mechanic can be immensely valuable. Using a poor mechanic can result in disaster. You undoubtedly care about your sports car and want to make sure it is treated properly and maintained optimally.

Don’t leave your choice in mechanics to chance. Picking the first alphabetical listing in the telephone directory is probably not the best way to approach developing a relationship with a top-tier mechanic. Follow the three simple steps outlined above, however, and you may be able to find the perfect person to help you with your sports car.

Buying a new car, or even a late model used car, is a relatively simple process. You go to the dealer or lot knowing that you’re buying a vehicle for daily use, and armed with a list of financing options, and features you cannot (or will not) live without. You might haggle a bit with the salesperson, just to be sure you’re getting the best deal available, but in the end you’ll walk out – or drive away – with pretty much exactly what you planned.

Purchasing a classic car is not quite as simple. Oh, there’s still the list of features, and there are still financing options to consider (generally cash, check or charge), and there may even be some haggling, but before you do that, there are certain key factors that must be decided in advance. Let’s discuss them.

Purpose
Before you look at any cars, make a list of why you’re buying a classic vehicle. Are you going to drive it every day, or only once in a while? Will this be an investment, or mere transportation? Do you want something you can restore yourself, or do you want a car that has already been fixed up and tricked out? Do you plan to enter competition? If you do, bear in mind that you’ll have to find a vehicle that is completely original, and you’ll be spending more money for it, than for something you just want to drive on Sunday afternoons. It’s important to address all these issues before you even narrow down your choices, because they may impact what you spend and where you look. If you have a specific model you’re dying to have, great – try to focus on a specific year for that model (for example, the 1978 MG B). This will not only help your search for vehicles but it will also help you in your research.

Research
Once you’ve chosen your dream car (that 1978 MG B again), research it to death. Learn if there are any known issues, or recalls associated with the model in general. Were they resolved? If so, how? Many classic European cars had problems with their electrical systems, for example, so when you find one, be sure everything is in working order. You might also want to find a classic car club or owners group for the model you’re in search of, and seek their advice. People who actually have experience with the same car you are looking for can be invaluable assets when shopping for an antique vehicle or vintage car.

Check it Out
You’ve determined the purpose of your classic car, and you’ve researched the model you really want, and finally you’ve identified a car you’re willing to buy. Now what? Well, you should definitely run a vehicle history report on it, to assure yourself that it is not a stolen vehicle, and to find out how many owners it has had. You can do this online, for anywhere from $29 to $75 dollars, depending on the services you choose, and the depth of the search. You will need the VIN number for this. You should ALSO have a vehicle appraiser look at the car, not just to certify that you are paying a fair price, but to determine if there is evidence of an accident, or if the transmission or engine (or any number of other important components) are original or not. Replacement parts greatly affect the value of the car, but knowing the condition and having it gone over by an expert is equally important, and may save you money down the line.

Owning a classic car can be both fun and lucrative (if you resell, or enter competitions), so please keep this advice in mind whether you are looking for your first antique auto or if you have a garage full of vintage vehicles. One final piece of advice, though? Trust your gut. If at any time something feels wrong, stop any negotiations, and step away. No car is worth more than your own peace of mind.

Ever since Henry Ford spawned the internal combustion engine, petrol heads from around the world have worshiped the automobile.

Car culture expresses itself in many forms; there are a plethora of magazines which cover all manner of car topics such racing, off-roading and classic cars; while on TV two of the most influential shows currently on our screens are T`op Gear and Pimp My Ride.

Top Gear is a long running, award-winning BBC show about cars, and has been running since 1977. In recent years it has become more quirky and humorous and as such attracts a wide following, with some 8 million weekly viewers in the UK and an estimated 350 million viewers worldwide. But perhaps Top Gear’s greatest achievement is its wide appeal; a large proportion of its viewers are not car enthusiasts. The show is presented by the oft-said arrogant Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond (nicknamed The Hamster by his co-presenters), James May - a well spoken, long-haired hippy type, and The Stig - a mysterious racing driver whose identity is unknown to the public and who never speaks or removes his helmet.

The American show ‘Pimp My Ride’, which is produced by MTV has also met widespread global acclaim. Presented by rapper Xzibit, the idea behind the show is to take old, beaten-up cars, and give them a complete custom overhaul. Though mechanical faults are repaired to allow the car to run, the “pimping” of the vehicle is largely cosmetic; the bodywork is given a brand new paint job often including flashy features such as “go faster stripes” and hot rod flames. There is also substantial customisation of the car interiors, which is normally tailored to fit the particular interests or hobbies of the owner; for example a tenpin bowler had a special ball washer installed in this trunk, and a surfer got a clothes-dryer fitted in the back of his van.

The show has been very successful both in the US and worldwide and has spawned dozens of subsidiaries around the world, for example in the UK (presented by hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood), Italy, Germany, Brazil, and there is even an Arabic version that translates as “Spoil you Car”!

Both Top Gear and Pimp My Ride are important parts of media car culture which continue to inspire petrolheads around the world, and in addition to online car communities, motoring blogs and internet forums, these shows are an important part of a multi-billion pound automotive industry.

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Craigslist, eBay, car classifieds, and used car search engines like iSeeCars.com make finding used cars for sale so much easier than ever before. But you have to be careful—there’s bound to be a few lemons out there that will leave you with more than just a sour taste in your mouth. Making a major purchase like a car—even if, or perhaps especially if, it’s a cheap used car—requires that you do all of your homework. Remain in control and no one will be able to pull the wool over your eyes!

Here are the top ten questions you should ask a used car seller before you sign on the dotted line:

1. Can you tell me why you’re selling this car? Used car dealerships might not know (but they may know why the last owner sold it to them), but all private sellers you might find through Craigslist, eBay, or car classifieds ought to answer. If possible, watch their facial expressions when they answer, too, in case they’re not being entirely truthful. If they’re moving or can no longer afford payments for the car, the car is more likely to be of higher quality. If it’s because it’s very old or has required many repairs, make sure you know if the price is fair and understand what you’re getting into.

2. What is the car’s mileage? Car mileage plays a large part in determining the used car’s value. And remember that used car odometers can be tampered with, which is why you should ask…

3. Will you allow a test drive? Any used car dealership should have no problem letting you test drive their used cars for sale around town. Private sellers might be more reticent, but assure them you’ll allow them to accompany you on the trip. Test drives are essential for noticing problems with the car as well as for making sure that the car is the right fit for you. You’ll also be able to notice if the odometer appears to be “stuck” or has problems.

4. Will you allow me to make my own inspection? If they’re reputable, both used car dealers and private sellers should have no problem with you bringing the car to a trusted mechanic for a thorough inspection.

5. Is there a warranty on the car? If you’re buying from a used car dealership, go for the certified used cars. A lot of used car dealerships offer 112-point inspections and two-year/20,000 miles+ warranties on low- to average-mileage used cars.  Some used cars for sale may come with existing factory warranties.  When buying from a used car for sale by owner, unless there’s an existing factory warranty, the car is typically sold as-is.

6. Has this car ever been refurbished or been in an accident? If the used BMW car that’s caught your eye was once in an accident, there might be more damage underneath that freshly-painted coat than meets the eye.

7. What is the vehicle’s history? Certified used cars and other used cars for sale at used car dealerships ought to come with vehicle history reports. (Oftentimes these are even available when you search for used cars online.) Used cars for sale by owner might have official vehicle history reports, but if they don’t, you should be able to purchase them online at sites like Carfax or Autocheck using the VIN# of the car.

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