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Halfords voted worst store in Britain
Filed under: Consumer Car accessory store Halfords has been voted the worst in Britain for customer service by users of Which?, the consumer website. Halfords enjoys near iconic status in the UK – the name is synonymous with chavs car parts in the same way McDonalds is with obesity...
Mercedes-Benz Club of America Now Open for Membership
Mercedes-Benz Club of America Now Open for Membership
Since 1956, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America or MBCA gathers Mercedes cars enthusiasts around the world. They have nearly 30,000 members in US and Canada, as well as in other countries, who’s passionate about quality and luxury. Whether you’re just still planning to buy a Benz...
Mercedes-Benz Club of America Now Open for Membership
Mercedes-Benz Club of America Now Open for Membership
Since 1956, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America or MBCA gathers Mercedes cars enthusiasts around the world. They have nearly 30,000 members in US and Canada, as well as in other countries, who’s passionate about quality and luxury. Whether you’re just still planning to buy a Benz car or you...
Bahrain: Nico Rosberg starting out in position 5
Bahrain: Nico Rosberg starting out in position 5
With last week’s Chinese Grand Prix victory, Mercedes AMG Petronas was finally able to get a win—and it did so with a perfect race from driver Nico Rosberg, proving that the quality Mercedes car parts used in the W03 are reliable and that the car is ready to contend—something it plans to do...
Spring cleaning your car: DIY maintenance tips for the new season
An early spring for much of North America means many of us can get a jump on outdoor spring projects, and giving your car a quick going over inside and out is a great place to start. In addition to improving its looks, a spring cleaning can help protect the finish, prevent rust, and add to resale value,...
This Is The Ugliest Custom Mustang We’ve Ever Seen [Found On EBay]
In the early days of hot rods and custom cars mixing and matching various pieces of different automobiles was a fairly common practice. Often the result of the junkyard raiding was a badass automotive mutt, but sometimes the end product was just an ill-conceived and unattractive mixture of car parts....
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
I know this is what you guys have been waiting for. Every year, at the beginning of November, there is a plethora of…ahem…extremely attractive young women adorning the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the biggest aftermarket car show in the world – SEMA – showing...
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
I know this is what you guys have been waiting for. Every year, at the beginning of November, there is a plethora of…ahem…extremely attractive young women adorning the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the biggest aftermarket car show in the world – SEMA – showing...
Looking beyond lithium-ion, what’s next for EV batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries are considered the silver bullet to making electric cars possible. But what kind of lithium-ion batteries? Battery and automakers all tout their own proprietary varieties as superior. So which ones are best? We interviewed Seth Fletcher , an editor with Popular Science magazine,...
Best site to purchase car parts
Do you want to buy car accessories online? Then visit the site http://www.ppcgb.com/ which is best at offering various car parts for the customers. It is a prestige performance center which sells car spares and also does servicing and repairs the cars. Their sales staff and mechanics are experts dedicated...
California passes new law to stop air bag repair scams
Over the weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law supported by Consumers Union to protect consumers from dealerships and repair shops installing fraudulent air bags. This new crime in the state will carry a fine of $5,000 and/or one year in prison. There have been a number of cases...
Prime Cuts: Them’s the Brakes. We Cut Up a ZR1 Brake Caliper
Prime Cuts: Them’s the Brakes. In a new feature, we cut stuff in two to explain how it works. And because it’s fun. First up, a ZR1 caliper. Have you considered cutting apart your car to unlock the mysteries hidden within? No? Well, we have. Over the next few months, we’ll be dissecting car parts...
Peace In Our Time, Or At Least Peace In Our Kitchens
Peace In Our Time, Or At Least Peace In Our Kitchens
So there I am, helping my friend Carl sort out Vanagon parts in his home-based shop. Carl is usually into things like Riviera Grand Sports and modified Audi S6′s, but Carl is also into camping. Which means he’s been pouring huge amounts of cash into rebuilding a Volkswagen Vanagon Westphalia....
How much of your car is made in America
With the July 4th holiday right around the corner, consumers are reminded about supporting our economy and buying American-made products. While many products we use are clearly labeled with the country of origin, for vehicles, that’s not always clear cut. So what constitutes an American vehicle?...
Column: Braking Systems And You
Column: Braking Systems And You
A brief introduction to brakes and the reasons for their evolution with some advice thrown in for good measure. Ever stop to think about your brakes? Most people don’t think too much of them until they start squeaking, shaking or worse, give out all-together. I don’t have to be a mechanical engineer...
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