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  • Gear reduction starter

    Automotive starter variations (Photos)

    Generally, automotive starters look similar.  They have an armature housing, pinion gear housing, and a solenoid.  However, internally, differences do exist based on how the starter is intended to be used.  The most common variations in the...

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  • Clogged catalytic converter

    Why does my car smell like rotten eggs?

    One of the most common things that cause a car to smell like rotten eggs that is the catalytic converter. Many people will tell you that you have a bad converter, but it is actually a symptom of another problem...

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  • 2013 FIAT 500L

    2013 FIAT 500L (Photos)

    2013 Fiat 500L is a new five-door variant of the 500 city car. As reported by the world renowned automotive magazine, this new model was formally introduced to the public in the event the Geneva Motor Show which took...

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  • Starter

    Buying a starter for your car

    Buying a starter for your car is a relatively straight forward process.  In order to ensure the correct starter is purchased, the year, make, model, engine size, and possibly date of manufacture will need to be given to the...

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  • Auto repair rip-offs

    It happens to someone every day; you’re driving to work listening to your favorite morning show when your car breaks down on the side of the road – or maybe you hear a noise and want to have...

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  • Bugatti Veyron

    BuGaTTi, The Most Prominent Racing Car (Photos)

    Founder Ettore Bugatti was born in Milan, Italy, and the automobile company that bears his name was founded in 1909 in the town of Molsheim located in the Alsace region which was part of the German Empire until 1919. The...

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  • Lamborghini, The Sixth Element (Photos)

    Lamborghini Sesto ElementoInnovated TechnologyAn extreme light weight and sensational performance Lamborghini is redefining the future of the super sports car with a unique technology demonstrator in the use of carbon fiber technology.  Boasting an extremely lightweight construction, the Lamborghini...

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  • Car tire

    Importance of proper tire pressure

    Most people don’t think about their tires until there is a problem. But, your tires are one of the most – if not the most – important pieces of equipment on your car. Well maintained tires have good...

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  • Ferrari 458

    FERRARI (Photos)

    The Italian Spyder CarsA town in Northern Italy, near Bologna, Maranello has been home to Ferrari since the 1940s. At more than 250,000 sq metres, the factory's 45 buildings house more than 3,000 workers. It is...

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  • Wrecked GM truck

    What to do when your classic gets wrecked

    With a classic or special interest vehicle one of the biggest fears has to be a severe accident. With a vehicle that may be older or less common the concern will be that the person making the financial decision on...

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