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How to Choose a Good Car Tint Shop By : Harrison Hung Most metropolitan areas have an abundance of tint shop choices. In the San Francisco, CA area alone, there are 30 different tint shops within a 25 mile radius. How does a consumer choose the tint sho... Robot. By : Seamus Dolly With the release of I ROBOT, one is immediately reminded of Professor Ken Warwick, and the research or experiments that he was involved in. His chip implant in 1998 was the source of some curiosity a... Website Launch in 5...4...3...2...1 By : Jeremy Conner JC Custom's Web Site Launched! Searching the web and still can't find the automotive product's your looking for? What about finding answers to difficult questions concerning general repair issues as ... The Truth about Colossus: Are You Just A Magnetic Image? By : Jeanine Steele What is Colossus? Colossus is software licensed to about twenty-five insurance companies to aid in predicting the settlement value of claims. The insurance industry maintains it is a useful tool beca... How Your Auto Insurance Rates Are Determined By : A. Chris Tijerina Your auto insurance rates are determined by a number of factors: driving record usage, how you are using the vehicle, work, pleasure, business how many drivers you have and their ages how ma... How Do I Lower My Auto Insurance Rates? By : A. Chris Tijerina Since there are many factors that go into determining your auto insurance rates, there are many chances to lower your rates. If you change jobs and your drive to work changes or you stop working or ... The Car Insurance Rate Calculation Explained By : Andrew Bowen Different companies will apply different factors to the way they finally arrive at a price for your Car Insurance. Generally speaking though the concept is the same. This involves collecting various ... Young Driver Car Insurance By : Andrew Bowen It has become increasingly difficult to get young driver car insurance in the UK. The reason behind this is because the statistics for young drivers having a car accident are not very good. By defini... New Car Registrations and Car Insurance By : Andrew Bowen In September 2001 the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) introduced a new number plate registration system that was designed to last for 49 years. The new change was welcomed not only by the... Car Insurance No Claims Bonus Explained By : Andrew Bowen No Claims Bonus is a term used to describe the number of years you have had Car Insurance without making a claim. Put simply, if you have had Car Insurance for 4 years and you have not made a claim i... How to Change Your Car's Motor Oil By : Stephen Bucaro First, let's answer the question; Why should you change your own oil? Because you can save time and money. You don't have to wait in line at the service garage or quick oil change shop. For ten bucks... Settling Your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Yourself By : Dan Baldyga Handling a property damage and/or personal injury (motor vehicle) claim yourself is a simple and routine procedure for ordinary individuals to process on their own ! The vast majority of motor vehicl... Driving To Savings: Car Tips To Save You Money By : Jeffrey Strain Although the most interesting method to save on car operating costs came from my chemistry teacher in high school (Buy your gasoline in the early morning or at night when it is cold outside. Gas beco... Effective Online Car Sales on Ebay Motors By : Cherie Szilvagyi Remember back when selling online was a new experience? Dealers tried everything to sell their vehicles online. Today’s market has expanded to include several hot online marketplaces. The largest ... Selling Effectively on Ebay Motors By : Cherie Szilvagyi Remember back when selling online was a new experience? Dealers tried everything to sell their vehicles online. Today’s market has expanded to include several hot online marketplaces but there is t... Low Speed Impact "Injury" Facts By : Dan Baldyga Low Speed impacts are those that take pace at speeds under 10 MPH. There’s often little (if any) visible Property Damage done to the rear of ones motor vehicle. However, those who are struck (especia... 15 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Quote By : Andrew Bowen 1. Shop around The difference in price between various companies can be significant. What one company may consider a high risk factor another company may not view as so important. Insurance compani... Car Ground Effects : Should You Install Yourself ?? By : Marc Deschamps To make your car handle and look better you need the right car ground effects. Use aero-dynamic wings, spoilers, dams or skirts to get the down force plus the stylish look you have been looking for. ... The Three Basic Methods Of Car Pinstriping By : Marc Deschamps Before we talk about the different auto pinstriping methods we need to cover a couple of basic points : 1) Pinstripes are usually done in two colors: one that compliments the body color, and another... FAQ on Modifying the Toyota Supra By : Stuart B What does BPU™ stand for? (BPU™ is a trademark of SupraStore.com) Basic Performance Upgrades. These modifications are: A full length three inch down-pipe (with or with-out high flow cats), 3” (75mm) ... Inside-Information Regarding Your Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Claim By : Dan Baldyga Here’s some “Inside-Info” you must know so you won’t be taken advantage of on your motor vehicle accident insurance claim and also: SO YOU CAN COLLECT EVERY DOLLAR THAT’S OWED TO YOU ! The following... Understanding Trailer Brake Controllers By : Derek Chastain An electric trailer brake controller is a device that supplies power from a tow vehicle to a trailer's electric brakes. There are two types of brake controllers on the market today - Time Delay Activ... Why Become A Truck Driver? By : Joe Regan There are a great number of good reasons for someone to become a truck driver. First and foremost among those reasons would be the great pay. Did you realize that most truckers, their first year out ... Trailer Buying Guide By : Derek Chastain Thinking about buying a cargo trailer, horse trailer or even a motorcycle trailer but aren't sure which trailer to buy? As you might have realized, choosing a trailer now-a-days can be perplexing. It... What is Road Hazard Warranty? Do You Really Need It? By : Gene Grant You are prepared to spend an average of $300 - $500 for new sneakers for you vehicle. It's a maintenance item that is not optional and then the salesperson asks you if you want to purchase the Road H... Hydraulic? By : Seamus Dolly This may sound a little strange, but one day a man called in looking for some water for his car. That was not unusual, until he started to put it into his hydraulic reservoir for the braking system... 7 Easy Ways To Slash Your Auto Insurance Costs By : Neil Stelling The law requires you buy auto insurance. So if you must get cover, how can you reduce costs ? Here's 7 easy ways to get the best possible auto insurance deal. * Multiple Quotes Get multiple quotes ... How To Escape a Speeding Ticket By Getting Away With A Warning By : Ron B. Learn the tips on how to act when stopped by a police officer and what to say to increase your chances of getting away with a warning and not being ticketed. If you want to save yourself from the wor... Common Mistakes Motorcycle Buyers Make When Looking For A Motorcycle Loan By : Jay Fran Whether interest rates are high or low or it’s the end of a model year with lots of incentives, motorcycle buyers tend to make the same mistakes when shopping for a motorcycle loan. Here are four com... Fraudsters Target Online Car Sales By : Jim Limerick There is a growing car shipping scam on the internet which has been targeting sellers of cars, boats, motorbikes and other single high value items, even horses ! We first came across this in January... Two and Four Stroke Engines: Fast and Simple Answers. By : Daniel Levy A few fast responses and facts about Two and Four Stroke Engines. Many years ago when I got hooked by motorcycles, I started to hear a lot about two and four stroke engines... It seemed there were (a... Online Sales and The Auto Dealer By : Cherie Szilvagyi Auto Dealers are finding selling their vehicles online hit or miss at best. Auto Trader and Ebay along with Smart Auction from General Motors are offering some of the best options to an Auto Dealer.... How To Make Money With Used Cars! By : C.L. Spartalis One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average consumer purchases another car every several years. With the High Cost of new cars millions of people are opting to purchase ... Useful Tips On Buying A New Or Used Car By : John Mussi Buying A New Car: A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. That’s why it’s important to know how to make a smart deal. Think about what car model and op... How To Finance Your Dream Car? By : John Mussi Have you thought about getting a better car? Ever thought of driving your own sports car? Want to purchase the latest car model? Why wait when you can do so now! Most people do not realise that they... More On Lost Wages By : Dan Baldyga Some time ago I wrote an article for the absolutely sensational ARTICLE CITY regarding the handling of your personal injury claim regarding how one should proceed to collect for their LOST WAGES. Sin... Confidence is King of the Road By : Mark Sawyer Confidence is more than just sexy. It can save you a ton of money on your next car or truck. Lots of people hate buying cars. When you get right down to it, the root causes of this fear and loathing ... The Right Auto Insurance Can Save You Money! By : Mike Yeager Auto insurance is a protective feature that everyone needs who owns a car. Auto insurance allows you to have financial coverage in case you are involved in an auto accident; regardless of who is at f... The Motor Vehicle Accident “Whiplash-Type” Injury -- As Of 2004 By : Dan Baldyga The “Bottom Line” regarding “Whiplash Crash Facts” (accumulated during 2004 - - and including all the previous years) are as follows: THERE ARE EIGHT SERIOUS AND ABSOLUTE FACTS IMPACTING AND REGARDI... Never Get Lost Again - Map Reading is a Thing of the Past By : Niall Kennedy Do you spend lots of time planning routes and checking maps on the road. You don't have any more with a Magellan RoadMate. I work in the film industry, scouting locations for possible shooting. These... Insights Into Your Med-Pay Insurance Coverage By : Dan Baldyga While Legal Romantics would like to characterize the trial of a lawsuit as a “Search For Truth” that’s not a reality! Cases are decided on the evidence. When reviewing cases before them, judges invar... Where to Buy Used Cars at Bargain Prices! By : C.L. Spartalis One of the most important things you can do to purchase a used car at bargain prices is to do your homework. You should check your local classified ads and see what the asking price is for the type ... The Eye Witness To Your Getting Creamed By : Dan Baldyga Thirty four years ago, in a book I wrote and was published, entitled, How To Settle Your Own Insurance Claim, I stated: “An eye witness can make or break your case. If you’ve been able to keep your w... How To Buy A Bmw On A Hyundai Budget By : Tukshad Engineer UNDERSTANDING THE UK CAR MARKET - Traditionally, purchasing a new car in the UK has always been an expensive pursuit. Manufacturers have been able to restrict the means by which we buy new cars in th... Cat And Mouse with Anti Laser Detectors By : Michael Oliver Anti-Laser Detectors are what drivers use to warn of oncoming police hunting for speeders. Original laser detectors had short ranges less than .25 miles. The laser detector becomes less accurate as t... After The Sale By : Kevin Schappell Enjoy your car... that's simple huh? Well it's not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale. Notify your insurance agent about the new car. Read the entire owner... Closing The Deal By : Kevin Schappell Congratulations !!!! You got the deal you were looking for. Now is the perfect time to mention to the dealer that you are looking to trade in that car you are currently driving. This way they can... Making The Dealer An Offer By : Kevin Schappell Before you make an offer you need to find a dealer with the car you want. You have three options in doing this. Drive around all day and night searching for a dealer who has the car you want. Spe... Researching A Car Thats Right For You By : Kevin Schappell Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world. Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle an... ~Adjuster Henry Hard-Nose ~ And Your “Pain And Suffering” By : Dan Baldyga WHEN IT COMES TO A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT YOUR “PAIN AND SUFFERING” IS WHAT YOU GET PAID BIG BUCKS FOR: It’s an absolute necessity that you ask a doctor or chiropractor to provide you with medial a... Consider Fuel Efficiency When Buying a Car By : Fisher Swanson When you need to buy your next automobile make sure that fuel economy doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Buying a compact car with good gas mileage is both friendly to the environment and your pocket ... Your Money, Your Life, or Your Seat Belt By : Michael Oliver A seat belt is one of those things in life that just doesn't make sense to about 40,000,000 people in the United States. After all, freedom of choice is the Free World cornerstone and when it comes ... 18 Tips for Saving Money on Gasoline By : Fisher Swanson Gas prices are on the rise again! Here are some tips to help you conserve gas and save money as we approach summer gas prices. 1. Keep your car tuned up. Cars in poor running condition use more ga... Gain 5 Horsepower This Weekend, For Practically Nothing By : Nathan Morris What if I told you that you can gain 5 horsepower this weekend, for less than $100? Or, what if I told you that you could gain 5 horsepower this weekend, for less than $20? I bet you'd be intereste... Shopping For A Car? Don’t Get Taken For A Ride! By : James H. Dimmitt Imagine this ... You're ready to buy a new car. You've done your research on the web at a site like Edmunds.com so you know what the dealer has paid for the model you want. Based on your informatio... Handling Your Motor Vehicle Accident With Your Own Insurance Company By : Dan Baldyga This “How To” article is crucial, up-to-date information concerning what to do if your insurance company is giving you a hard time (regarding your own motor vehicle accident claim with them) and you’... Improve Gas Mileage Without Damaging Your Car By : Marilyn Pokorney Many of the gas saving devices being advertised do not work and can actually damage your vehicle. After evaluating and testing more than 100 alleged gas- saving devices, the Environmental Protection... Ten Myths About Synthetic Lubrication By : Ed Newman It's a fact of life that behavior is influenced by what people believe, whether true or not. Numerous cases from history bear this out. For example, sailors were once fearful of sailing outside the... Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Claim Guide By : Dan Baldyga This is a FREE Insurance Claim Guide created especially for the readers of ARTICLECITY.COM as a 2004 "Gift", Your “Motor Vehicle” can be a truck, car, motorcycle - - you name it! If it’s powered by ... Cheating Your Engine’s Planned Obsolence That Was Created By Its Manufacturer By : Robert Riley I’m sure by now you’ve heard the term “Extended Drain Interval” for your vehicle’s oil change. If you’ve ever been to a place like Jiffy Lube or other quick lube shop, you’ve probably seen some big ... See And Be Seen By : News Canada Tips for parents on how to keep kids safe on the street (NC)—Hopping on the bus, walking home with friends, or even riding a bike to school for the first time – there are so many milestones that chil... Prepare Young Drivers For Safe Winter Travel By : News Canada (NC)—Many young drivers will venture onto the roads this winter season, some for the first time. In fact, there are almost 3 million drivers in Canada between the ages of 16 and 24.2 That's why it's ... Did You Mount Your Cold Weather Tires Yet? By : News Canada (NC)—Every year there is this dilemma: should you mount winter tires or should you stay with your all season tires? We always question is it going to snow a lot or is it just going to be cold and wil... Getting An Edge On Wet Roads By : News Canada (NC)—There's probably no worse feeling. You're driving on a wet stretch of road and all of a sudden it feels as though your vehicle has a mind of its own. Of course, your vehicle isn't possessed; it ... Synthetics Best For Winter Stress By : News Canada (NC)—You're sound asleep. Absolutely dead to the world. Suddenly, a huge person bursts in, drags you out of bed, throws you out the window into a snow bank and screams at you to start doing push-ups.... From Mower To Thrower By : News Canada (NC)—The days are getting shorter. The nights cooler. And finally, your grass has stopped growing. Looks like it's time to store your lawn tractor or mower for the winter. And get that trusty snow th... What's With Those Noisy Lights? By : News Canada (NC)—Not too long ago, you hopped in your car and turned the key. A couple of lights flashed for a second, the motor started and you were ready to go. Not true anymore. A modern car or truck has bell... Putting Your Palace To Bed By : News Canada (NC) —If you're a sailor, there are few things as precious as your boat. Power or sail, whatever the size, your boat is your escape, your refuge, your palace. Below are a few tips on protecting that ... Winter Tire Myths Revealed By : News Canada (NC) —True or false – your vehicle is only as good as the tires it sits on? While you may have your own opinion on this, Michelin believes that tires are an essential part of your vehicle's safety, h... Avoid Getting Stranded This Winter By : News Canada (NC)—You can never take winter driving conditions for granted. Take for example the Minnesota man who, in January 2001, drove a few kilometres to the grocery store and ended up getting stranded in a ... Young Drivers Need Winter Practice By : News Canada (NC)—One of the more nerve-wrecking experiences of parenthood occurs when your teenager first earns his or her license to drive. While many parts of Canada have ensured that new drivers be accompanie... Online Towing Company Mission: Piece of Mind By : David Moceri News from Secure Towing Millions of Americans are frequently unprepared for the inevitable car mishaps or breakdowns that are bound to eventually happen. As a result, many motorists have taken steps ... Outside Pressures On The Typical Insurance Adjuster By : Dan Baldyga Insurance adjusters are not without outside pressures they must deal with every day of their work life. It would be advantageous for all readers to be aware of the most important of these because the... You Have A Legitimate Insurance Claim But You Foolishly Got Yourself A Legal Begal - - Now What? By : Dan Baldyga YOU MUST STAY ON TOP OF THAT HOUND DOG FOR TWO HUGE REASONS: First because that's the only way to make sure he does his job correctly. If you don't watch him like a hawk you could end up on the short... Buying a New Car? Use Feng Shui to Select Your Success Color By : Kathryn Weber With September’s arrival comes the annual car buying season. But while selecting the type of car comes easily to most people, making a decision on the color of a car can be a stumbling block. Some ... Traffic Zoology By : Matthew Frederick Davis Hemming There is a secret zoo that runs encaged along the roads. They are liquid, semi-visible goliaths that rage through the streams and chunks of ordinary traffic, with the effervescent tendrils of mile-lo... Six Crucial Insurance Claim Possibilities By : Dan Baldyga There are DOZENS of insurance claim possibilities which will increase the dollars awarded you in the settlement of your personal injury insurance claim. Some of them rarely see the light of day but s... Putting The Brakes On Road Rage By : News Canada Research project drives anger to the curb (NC)—Has the driver in front of you ever slammed on the breaks for no apparent reason? Why do slowpokes always land in the fast lane? Is signaling to change ... Why Highways Are So Important By : News Canada (NC)—Transportation is fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life of all Canadians. Much of Canada's domestic and international freight is hauled on Canada's 24,400-kilometre National Highway ... Tips On Safe Highway Driving By : News Canada (NC)—The number of large commercial vehicles — such as tractor trailers — on our roads has increased dramatically during the past few years. One of the best things you can do to stay safe on the high... What Is An Intelligent Transportation System? By : News Canada (NC)—Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are technologies designed to make transportation safer, more efficient, more reliable and more environmentally friendly, without necessarily having to ph... A Ship For Canadian Highways? By : News Canada (NC)—Say the word "ship," and the first thing that comes to mind is an image of a boat. But say the acronym "SHIP," and now you're talking about improving our national highways, making border crossin... Sharing The Road Safely With Commercial Vehicles By : News Canada (NC) — Since the 1970s, the number of vehicles on Canada's roads has increased by 80 per cent. Despite this dramatic increase in traffic, the number of road fatalities has been cut by more than half.... ~AUTO ACCIDENT INSURANCE CAIM~ Getting Reimbursed For Your "Pain and Suffering" By : Dan Baldyga You’ve had a motor vehicle accident some time ago when a local character by the name of Fred Fuddle smashed into your rear end but now you're in the home stretch with his Adjuster, I. M. Strong, and ... Medical Bills - Evaluating Your Personal Injury Insurance Claim By : Dan Baldyga The value of a personal injury claim has a direct relationship to the amount of your medical bills. Why? Because a claim with medical bills of $500.00 is worth three to five times more than a claim w... The True Cost of a Speeding Ticket By : Wayne Patterson Have you noticed more autos on the side of the road with an officer issuing the driver a speeding ticket? Have you seen more trucks surrounded by DOT transport police? I sure have. There are several ... Consumer Tips: What About Car Insurance? By : News Canada (NC)-All owners are required by law to insure vehicles driven on public roads. Some provinces and territories offer public insurance while others have insurance sold privately. Here are some basic it... Consumer Tips: How To Buy A Used Car Privately By : News Canada (NC)-Many people buy cars privately rather than through dealers. You can often save money going this route, however, keep in mind that if you have problems with the vehicle it may be difficult, if no... Consumer Tips: Before Purchasing A Used Car… By : News Canada (NC)-Be aware of the following: Inspect the car in daylight and good weather. Bring someone you trust along to help you make a thorough appraisal; Don't expect perfection in a used car. Compromis... ~Car Accident Insurance Claim~ Regarding Impacts And Injuries By : Dan Baldyga As of January 2003 it was determined that in the good ole‘ US of A, there were approximately 12.3 million motor vehicle accidents involving over 21 million vehicles last year. This amounts to a litt... INSURANCE CLAIM: COLLECTING FOR YOUR LOST WAGES By : Dan Baldyga A couple months ago you were toolin' on down the avenue, minding your own business, when out of nowhere, this fumbling, stumbling man by the name of Freddie Fuddle flew through a Stop Sign and plowed... Auto Accident Factoids By : Dan Baldyga Accidents, personal injuries and insurance claims are here to stay. No matter how far into the 21st Century American’s elect to drive (unless by the beginning of the 22nd Century we’re all zipping ar... Auto Accident Collecting For Your Lost Wages By : Dan Baldyga A couple months ago you were toolin' on down the avenue, minding your own business, when out of nowhere, this fumbling, stumbling man by the name of Freddie Fuddle flew through a Stop Sign and plowed... Dealing With Henry Hard-Nose ~ The Tyypical Insurance Adjuster By : Dan Baldyga Most adjusters function like Henry Hard-Nose of Rock Solid Insurance Corporation. They’re thick skinned and difficult to deal with. Below is a typical verbal exchange a month or so after you and Har... Do You Know What Your Body Shop Business Is Worth? By : Willard Michlin Many smaller body shop owners have asked, “How do I appraise my body shop?” In the last month I have been asked to do two appraisals on body shops. The first appraisal was to assist in partnership d... Your Insurance Claim - Medical Insights And Expenses By : Dan Baldyga There’s nothing that has a greater impact on evaluating a personal injury insurance claim than the damage done to your body, the medical bills that are a direct result of that injury and the “pain an... How to Negotiate A Settlement With An Insurance Claims Adjuster By : Dan Baldyga You and I. M. Strong, the adjuster from Granite Mountain Insurance, are sitting at your kitchen table in an attempt to settle your motor vehicle accident claim. Strong is all wound up and on the offe... Insurance Adjusters How They Work And How They Think By : Dan Baldyga Here comes the insurance adjuster. Is he overly friendly? If so, watch out! It’s OK to be hospitable. Be good-tempered and cordial - - but beware! Never forget he’s paid to save his company as m... Auto Accident Insurance Claim Personal Injury Insights By : Dan Baldyga There’s nothing that has a greater impact on evaluating a personal injury insurance claim than the damage done to your body, the medical bills that are a direct result of that injury and the “pain an... So You're Shopping For A Car By : ARA Content Whether you buy or lease, save money on the deal with tips from IHateFinancialPlanning.com (ARA) - For many Americans, a car is the second largest purchase they make. Advertisers devote millions of...
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