How To Know If a Certified Pre-Owned Car is Right For You By:CertifiedCars.com 2014-02-01
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Shopping for a car is a process that differs from person to person. Factors such as, family size, daily commute, or weekend activities all play an important role in the vehicle we purchase.&n...
How To Replace Spark Plugs in a Chevy Silverado By:Wendy Coleman 2013-12-31
Spark plugs are among the cheapest engine parts, although they are important in making sure your engine runs properly. A spark plug delivers a charge to cause the fuel and air mixture in the engine’s cylinders to ...
How To Replace the Alternator in a Chevy Camaro By: Yael Woods 2013-12-31
Engines don’t only run on gasoline (or other fuel), but with modern engines, the electrical system also contributes a big part. In petroleum-fed engines, a charge is required for the spark plugs to ignite the fuel-air ...
How To Test a Car's Blower Motor By: Yael Woods 2013-12-31
Owning a car entails responsibility in maintaining all parts of your car and keeping it in good running condition. Among the important parts under the hood is the blower motor, which helps circulate air throughout the pa...
How To Spray Paint your Car Door By: Norman Bailey 2013-12-31
Usually, the entire car body is painted over; however, there are instances when only a portion of a car needs to be painted. Whatever the reason for this, spray painting just a portion of the car is definitely ...
How To Polish Aluminum Car Parts By:Norman Bailey 2013-12-31
Your hot car will not be turning any heads the right way if the aluminum parts are all muddy and in desperate need of a wash. Aluminum unfortunately is one of those metals that needs constant maintenance and ca...
How To Polish Aluminum on a Buffer Wheel By:Norman Bailey 2013-12-31
Most people pride themselves in being able to polish the aluminum parts of their car by hand. But being able to use a buffer wheel and skillfully direct it to bring a shiny polish to your car’s parts is ...
How To Polish Yellowed Headlights By:Matthew Bennett 2013-12-31
Yellowing headlights afflict millions of cars. You see them every day in parking lots and on roads. If your car suffers from the same affliction, you better address it immediately. Cloudy and yellowed headlights are not ...
How To Do a Torque Converter Pre-Fill By:Katherine Watson 2013-12-31
A torque converter, or the clutch replacement in most electric motors today, requires a certain level of fluid for the machine to function properly. It replaces the reduction gear, which transforms a smaller force into much&n...
How To Change Engine Oil By:Jake Doucet 2013-12-31
A few things to become familiar with: The Owner's Manual or Service Manual: Most cars come with an Owner's Manual, which is a small manual that is usually kept in the glove box. It has certain key pieces of informat...
How To Negotiate with Car Dealers By: Staff Writer 2013-12-31
Various media, like television shows, movies and even commercial advertisements portray car dealers as sinister, profiteering individuals, who are out to make a quick buck. They are portrayed to be very aggressive in trying to&nbs...
How To Find Car Seat Safety Ratings By:Victoria Miller 2013-11-17
Your child's car seat is one of the most important purchases you will ever make. Most states require car seats for children under the age of 4 years old -- and booster or other safety seats are often required&n...
How To Remove Car Stereo Systems: Speakers and Wiring Harness By:Joshua Murphy 2013-11-17
Many people have found that it's easy and relatively inexpensive to upgrade sound components in their cars. Head units, or stereos, are the most common component to be replaced. It's a job that should take a full af...
How To Finance a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle By:Ashtyn Evans 2013-11-15
For people in wheelchairs, attaining a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be much harder than it is to attain a non-accessible vehicle. People in wheelchairs need special seating options. Even people with partial mobility will have...
How To Repair Flat Tires: Car Repair By: Joshua Murphy 2013-11-15
Nobody likes to get a flat tire, but the reality is that flats happen. When they do, there's no need to panic, though, because you have several options for fixing them. Here's how to change a flat tire: What n...
How To Make a Balloon Arch - Materials and Assembly By:Carrie Grosvenor 2013-11-15
Balloon arches are a beautiful addition to any party decor. You can use one as a wedding arch, for bridal showers, or any other type of celebration. They're fairly simple to make, but look like they took ages....
How To Remove Cigarette Odor: Car & Home Smoke Removal By:Staff Writer 2013-11-15
Cigarette odor... unmistakable, pervasive and - to non-smokers and even many smokers - unpleasant to say the least. In cars, homes and businesses, an ongoing battle rages to keep allergies under control, create a more hospita...
