If you’re buying a new car, there is one thing you absolutely must NOT do: do not, under any circumstances, agree to purchase any dealer installed options. Let me quickly point out that I’m not referring to items like spoilers or audio equipment, although you ought to be careful there as well. I’m referring to [...]
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Ever wonder what auto detailers use to clean glass - or interiors - or wheels? Or how they get that spectacular show-car shine? A few years ago I became moderately obsessed with detailing and began frequenting detailing forums and experimenting with products the pros recommended. In this post I’ll cover some of the favorite tips [...]
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Years ago I was driving from Albany to Oswego NY late at night when I realized the rear end of my car was acting oddly - it felt loose, particularly when I went around turns. I pulled over and discovered that my left rear tire was almost completely flat. The good news: I had a [...]
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Do you want to avoid having the power cord for your GPS or radar detector cluttering up the interior of your vehicle but DON’T want to tap into your car’s electrical system?
My company car is a lease vehicle, and I wanted a cleaner look for powering my Garmin GPS but didn’t want to tap into [...]
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“Show Car” Finish & Superior Protection with LESS EFFORT!
If you care about your car’s finish and appearance, want to give it an outstanding shine and superior protection from the elements, and would like to do so with minimal effort, read this post!
When I bought my Harley a few years ago I became [...]
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If you wash your car yourself & haven’t discovered waffle weave microfiber towels, you need to check them out. A single large (usually between 24″ x 30″ and 25″ x 36″) towel is enough to dry a small to midsize car. Two of them - one per hand - will easily dry an SUV. Plus… [...]