2017
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3 Ways To Take Care Of Your Windshield In The Winter
In the winter, you need to take special care of your windshield if you want it to make it through the winter damage free. Here are a few tricks for taking care of your windshield in the wintertime: #1 Use A Scraper To Get Rid Of Ice When ice forms on your windshield, don't use the edge of a credit card or razor blade or any other flat-edge device to get rid of the ice on your windshield.
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Watch Your Specs: Stabilizing Your Trailer
Before you begin hauling something, you will need to make sure that the thing you are hauling has great stability. Otherwise, it will be much more difficult to drive your trailer safely. To make your trailer stable, you will need to meet the right specifications. The Tow Rating Your car or truck has a tow rating. It is important to know the gross combined weight rating so you do not exceed this.
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Passing Your Smog Test
Many states across the country require not only for your car to be inspected every couple years, but that your car must also submit to a so-called smog test. This test is really a measurement of the quality of the emissions that emanate from your tailpipe. The car is driven on a platform and attached to a measuring machine that produces a number that either allows it to pass or fail the test.
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Are You Considering Buying A Diesel Truck? Learn The Benefits Of A Diesel Truck Over One That Uses Gasoline
If you are in the market for a new medium or heavy duty truck, you may be unsure if you should get a truck with a diesel or gas engine. Many trucks in both of these categories come in both options, allowing you to select the one that is ideal for you. There are pros and cons to each one. Learning the advantages will help you determine which is the better option for you.
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Tips for Purchasing A Reliable, Well-Maintained Used Semi Truck
Driving a big rig is an excellent way to build a successful business venture, but it isn't a job for the faint of heart. In fact, according to recent statistics, the average semi truck driver is expected to drive at least two to three thousand miles each week, with many staying out on the road for several weeks at a time. Because of this, it is important for the truck they operate to be comfortable, durable, and dependable.
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Collision Repair And Time Without Your Car: Dealing With Costs, Scheduling, And Solutions
If you need to leave your car at a body shop because the car needs repairs after a collision, you need to decide what to do about transportation. Sometimes the collision repairs are done very quickly, and if you don't really need to go anywhere for that short time, there's no real problem. But if the repairs are going to take a while, you've got to work through your options.
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Purchasing A New Family Car
Making the decision to invest in a new vehicle can be challenging. Since the financial burden of taking on a new car payment can be significant, it's important to ensure that you are purchasing the vehicle best suited to meet your needs. While most drivers know that their own comfort and the vehicle's performance are important, you should consider the comfort of your passengers when purchasing a new car as well.
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