Monthly Archives: July 2011



Remembering the Stone, Woods and Cook Dark Horse 2 Funny Car

By: Tom Bonner on Jul 30th, 2011

In 1967, perennial gasser champions Stone, Woods and Cook traded their Willys coupe for nitro-burning Mustang funny car. The Dark Horse 2 was everywhere that summer, racing several times a week. A serious crash finally destroyed the potent Mustang, but drag racing fans still keep the memory of Dark Horse 2 alive.

What You Can Get The Most Out of Various Regular Car Services

By: Jeremy Babcock on Jul 29th, 2011

Getting the most out of your car requires regular service. You need to know what regular scheduled services will give you the most value.

Maintenance of Car Batteries

By: Tom Aldridge on Jul 27th, 2011

A description of a few things you can do yourself to maintain your car battery.

Look-a-Likey cars - How To Pick The Best

By: Tony Hill on Jul 27th, 2011

When you get two cars that look exactly the same - how do you decide which one to go for? A few years ago people had the dilemma of choosing between the very similar Vauxhall Tigra and the funky looking Ford Puma.

Make Sure People Know What You Are About With Personalised Bumper Stickers

By: Lawrence White on Jul 25th, 2011

Many people use personalised bumper stickers to express themselves and their outlook on life. These are available from a number of different sources from gas stations to sporting events. Often, they use creative saying and graphics to bring humour out in all aspects of our everyday lives.

How You Can Get Cheap Taxi Insurance

By: Paul Headley on Jul 24th, 2011

If you own a taxi, then you must be aware of the importance of purchasing taxi insurance for your vehicle. You can get taxi insurance either directly from the insurance company or through insurance brokers.

A Quad Bike Buyers Guide

By: Shane Thomas on Jul 24th, 2011

Quad bikes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to motorcycles and cars. Road legal quad bikes are a readily available alternative that are low on cost but high on enjoyment. There is great fun to be had both on and off road.

Taking Your Friends For A Motorcycle Ride

By: Robert Hoffman on Jul 24th, 2011

One of the best ways to expand our sport is to take a friend for a motorcycle ride. Naturally, as riders and enthusiasts, we want our passengers to enjoy their first, and subsequent, rides. Learn how to best prepare your passenger and yourself for the ride.

Inspecting a Use Car Before You Buy It

By: Dan Burns on Jul 21st, 2011

What you need to know regarding inspections of a used car before you buy.

Everything You Need to Know About Your Tires

By: Tom Aldridge on Jul 18th, 2011

Tires are important to the operation of a vehicle and sometimes we don't realize how important. Find out what you need to know about the tires on your car and caring for them.

Keep Your Car Looking Its Best With Citroen Spares

By: Lawrence White on Jul 18th, 2011

The purchase of a car is usually the second biggest expense that people make in their lives other than the purchase of a house. As such, it is important that you maintain your car to keep it looking its best at all times.

What To Look For When Buying A Used Car

By: Tony Hill on Jul 15th, 2011

Buying a used car can be tricky as you will have to consider lots of factors - it is therefore imperative that you know what you're looking for.

How to Prevent Leaks in Your Engine

By: Jeremy Babcock on Jul 15th, 2011

In this article you will find important things to consider to prevent leaks in your engine.

Snow Joke: Driving in the Deep Midwinter

By: Louise Slee on Jul 14th, 2011

This article discusses topics as varied as driving in snow and ice to intelligently deciding not to drive at all in these conditions. It includes driving advice for worst case scenarios.

Understanding the Wear and Tear on Tire Treads

By: Bill McNeil on Jul 12th, 2011

Car maintenance can be a big challenge for people who aren't especially skilled in the craft. One area of car maintenance involves monitoring the tread wear of your vehicle's tires.

6 Basic Ways on How to Maintain Your Car in Good Condition

By: Jacob Schiffer on Jul 12th, 2011

To keep your car in good running condition, you need to check your tires every week, regularly check your oil and other fluid levels, change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles, always pay attention to the warning lights in your dash board, change defective bulbs immediately, and check window wipers at least twice a year.

Strategies For Saving - Cut Car Tyre (And Other) Costs

By: Louise Slee on Jul 12th, 2011

This article details sensible ways of saving motoring costs.

Polishing One Off: Polish To Protect

By: Tony Hill on Jul 12th, 2011

Keeping your car washed and polished not only means that it stands out in the car park but will also help prevent rust and corrosion.