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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 | Automotive |
Parts Train's radiator support restores the original look and
contour of your car's radiator. Rusted, dented or cracked parts
are primer painted and bolt on easily with original mounting
hardware. It has die-formed steel with all correct bodylines,
light holes, cutouts, mounting holes, etc. If you have repeated
heater core or aluminum radiator failures, consider one possible
source to be coolant breakdown and electrolysis due to
combustion gases from head gasket leaks. The two most ...
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 | Automotive |
Parts Train continues to position itself as the leading source
of high quality auto parts for almost all makes, domestic or
import. Parts Train is the nation's leading internet direct
marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts
and accessories. It has provided excellent auto parts to repair
shops, auto mechanics, and installation outlets, even to
do-it-yourself consumers. Parts Train maintains a very
comprehensive catalogue of parts and accessories in its modern
and complete ...
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011 | Automotive |
Modern vehicles make a lot of demands upon their batteries. We
expect our batteries to be reliable, have a large reserve
capacity and a long life span, and be maintenance-free. In
short, once a battery has been installed, we no longer want to
think about it. Here's some tips on how to choose a battery that
will serve you well.
For automotive applications, there are basically three types of
batteries: conventional, maintenance-free, and recombination.
Conventional Batteries
A 12-volt automotive ...
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Thursday, November 17th, 2011 | Business |
Renowned across the globe for its elite designs, when a world-renowned luxury auto manufacturer puts noise control at the forefront of its endeavors, the world stands up and takes notice. The vehicle engineering firm's recent collaboration with an infotainment system supplier that "designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of high fidelity audio system and electronic components for consumer, professional and OEM automotive markets" marks just the latest event in a long string to put noise ...
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Sunday, November 13th, 2011 | Automotive |
"Gas-Saving" Products: Fact or Fuelishness? By Pierre
Schexneider M. Ed.
Gas prices are up, and so is the volume of advertising for
"gas-saving" products. When gasoline prices rise, consumers
often look for ways to improve fuel efficiency. Although there
are practical steps you can take to increase gas mileage, the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns you to be wary of any
gas-saving claims for automotive devices or oil and gas
additives. Even for the few gas-saving products that have ...
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Friday, November 11th, 2011 | Automotive |
Just like human body needs a heart to work, automobiles also depend on their indispensable part- batteries which make them run. There are many other parts in a human body and a heart, which can make both these bodies work but incompletely as they are the requisites. A minor problem can become a major problem in just no time putting you at a lifetime risk, in both the cases whether it's a car or a human being. In literal words, the foremost function of an Automobile Battery is to supply ...
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 | Automotive |
Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a
factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports
the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration
product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile
phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is also
offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in
the car.
The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat
is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter ...
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Saturday, November 5th, 2011 | Automotive |
A standard Vortec 5300 5.3-liter V8 engine powers the Sierra
Hybrid and a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission coupled
with the full-size truck segment's first hybrid propulsion
technology for improved fuel economy.
The Sierra hybrid uses electric power even less frequently. Its
gasoline engine can shut down when the car is stopped (actually,
when it's braking to a stop, below 13 mph or so) and-that's it.
The batteries (three 14-volt units plus the standard 12-volt)
cannot power the ...
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 | Finance |
TaxAssist Accountants has been short listed for the 2008 British Franchisor of the Year Award by the British Franchise Association (BFA).
The awards, which take place in May, set out to acknowledge the high calibre of BFA members and honour the outstanding performers among them.
The theme for this year's BFA awards is "Then and Now ... Five Years On", with candidates required to demonstrate how they have successfully grown and adapted to changing markets, new technology and increased ...
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 | Business |
In recent times, Xenon HID headlamps for cars have become extremely popular among car owners, who appreciate the added safety that having brighter headlamps gives them on the roads. Many a car owner who has purchased a HID kit online, however, has found that they have wasted their money on a fake or inferior product. Of course, this is to be expected with any product that grows past a certain level of popularity, and Xenon HID headlamps are long past that minimum level of popularity. Thus ...
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