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How to maintain, fix and customize your ride, be it a sports car, pickup truck or jalopy.

Win a Car for £20, Maybe....
We've all seen the posts on Facebook or other social media platforms and either know someone or have ourselves participated in a car raffle. Let's face it, who wouldn't want to win a £20k+ car for £20? I've done it, twice in fact but been unlucky so far but would I do it again? Maybe, but armed with as much information as I could gather to ensure that what I am entering is not an illegal lottery and the vehicle was as it seems.
By Lorne Jornson8 years ago in Wheel
How To Clean Your Engine Bay
It's okay, some people have the cluttered bedroom that never gets de-cluttered, yet even more have a kitchen that looks disastrous if at all even a kitchen. But, when it comes to vehicle care and car's prolonged livelihood, the engine bay is the one place you do not want to ignore. Keeping that lovely bay clean is actually one of the many things people tend to not do when driving a car for a long period of time. This not only damages the car, but also leaves it in a rather poor condition for too long a time, which you simply want to avoid.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Wheel
How To Protect Your Car from Road Salt
Though road salt is certainly our friend when it comes to melting snow and ice, it is also something that can cause rust and corrosion in our vehicles.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Wheel
How to Get the Best Rate on an Auto Loan
Once in a while, you'll see someone who drives a car that makes you think that they couldn't possibly afford that machine. Sometimes, it's true; they couldn't afford to pay the bills on it. However, in many cases, the reason why they can drive that car is that they know the art of getting the best rate on an auto loan.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
Tips for a Successful Car-Buying Experience on Craigslist
Buying a car on Craigslist is generally something that you want to avoid—at least, if you aren't sure of the person. There have been many people who have tried to buy cars on Craigslist, only to find themselves on the wrong end of a gun and robbed of the money they brought for the transaction.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Wheel
How to Make Your Car Last Longer
Ideally, There's plenty of ways to make your car last longer than normal (which can be anywhere from 90,000–200,000 miles). It all comes down to responsibility of your ride and keeping a strict basis of monthly to yearly maintenance checks. Even newer cars don't last as long to begin with, no matter what the dealer may boast, or how rugged the vehicle might be. Fact is, car manufactures need their lines of various models to breakdown in the long run, so their sales don't plummet. It's not as indepth as the whole iPhone battery issue, but it's still an understandable concept that should be used as foresight.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Wheel
Common Mistakes People Make at the Car Dealership
From neglecting to test drive the car, to having expectations that are ultimately too high, these mistakes are very common for those who are new the car buying process. However, they are easily fixed, and purchasing a car shouldn't be as intimidating as it seems.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Wheel
How To Change a Tire
This is one of the most essential car maintenance tips every driver should know, for flat tires are nobody's idea of fun. Before you even start the beginning phase in this tutorial, you'll want to be beyond prepared and that starts with the proper attire. It really comes down to what you're wearing when the incident or discovery takes place, which is why having a few throwaway items in your trunk is recommended. A sweatshirt, poncho, or dirty coat is ideal if you're in colder temperatures, but utmost are gloves. Not only do they protect you from the extreme buildup of grime and dirt, but they can also keep you safe from serious injury.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Wheel
5 Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
As we're about to celebrate the weekend, let's think more responsibly when it comes to driving. According to "Road Crash Statistics," there are "nearly 1.3 million people who die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a day. An additional 20-50 million are injured or disabled. More than half of all road traffic deaths occur among young adults ages 15-44." (Asirt, 2018)
By Michael Reynoso8 years ago in Wheel
Things You Should Know Before Buying a Ferrari. Top Story - January 2018.
Saying that you drive a Ferrari automatically sounds like a brag, even if you are trying to sound humble about it. Then again, if you're driving a Ferrari, you're probably choosing to do so at least partially, for bragging rights.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Wheel
Things You Should Know Before Buying a Lamborghini
It's safe to say that Lamborghinis have a seriously good reputation. They are regularly referenced in pop culture and are one of the most common exotic cars mentioned in rap music.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Wheel
Easy Ways to Get Rid of Odors in Cars
Everyone has that one friend whose car smells like death. Maybe it's because they spilled fish from a fancy restaurant on the floor, or maybe it's because their other buddy puked in the backseat—but whatever the reason is, it reeks in their car.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Wheel