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How to maintain, fix and customize your ride, be it a sports car, pickup truck or jalopy.
Maximizing Your Car’s Resale Value
It’s time, you’re ready to part with your old vehicle. Maybe you’re trying to sell it to a new owner, or maybe you’re hoping to trade it in at the dealership as part of a deal for a newer ride. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for certain: you want your car to be worth as much as it possibly can be.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Wheel
3 Ways to Get a Car Loan in Canada After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy may seem like a light at the end of the tunnel, but you’re financial woes aren’t over until (1) you repair your credit and (2) you’re ready to manage the habits that got you into financial trouble in the first place.
By Maritime Car7 years ago in Wheel
7 Reasons Why Musicians Should Drive Rideshare
1. Make New Friends (And Fans, And Industry Contacts, Etc.) I got to meet Elizabeth while driving for Lyft one afternoon heading towards the downtown Nashville area. My phone lit up bright pink with a ride request from a nearby hotel, so I pulled off the highway and picked up one local and her two visitors, all bound for Broadway honkey tonks and hot chicken. After asking my usual questions such as “Y’all from around here” (in my best hybrid Wisconsin-Tennessee accent), and “First time in Nashville?” I discovered that Elizabeth, having moved to the city a year prior, started attending the same downtown church as my wife, Marci, and I do, and immediately we all felt like a car-full of friends. Having read my short bio I keep posted on my passenger-side dashboard, my new friends quickly learned a little about me (songwriter, producer, lived in four states, former dog person now cat-obsessed), and also about my duo folk/pop project, Suitcase Souls. As we sped down Church street dodging scooter riders and swarms of bachelorette parties, we cranked a new single that Marci and I had recently released, and of course at a red light had the idea of taking a quick selfie, the one you see at the top of this post. Not only did I get a few follows on the band’s Instagram account, but I got to hear a bit Elizabeth’s story, how she moved here for grad school and quickly felt right at home. All the while, her mother in the back seat tried to contain her excitement not only that Liz had met a couple of new church friends but also that they’d encountered a real-life Nashville starving-artist type about whom they could perhaps someday proudly say “I knew them when...!” Upon opening the doors of my tiny Toyota Corolla and exposing us to the sound of ten cover bands playing different eighties rock and country songs at the same time, over the noise Liz’s mother made a point to tell me how glad she was that we all got to meet and that she would be watching Suitcase Souls closely. She handed me a generous tip and the three drifted into a sea of tipsy tourists and boot-brandishing brides-to-be.
By Kyle Pruzina7 years ago in Wheel
How to Avoid a Window Tint Ticket
First of all I am writing this article based on another article I read over at a state specific Window Tint Blog. They make a great point that most people simply don't understand what the law actually is in their respective states. So we thought it would be a good idea to lay it all out here for you!
By John Hilton7 years ago in Wheel
The Importance of Wheel Alignment and Tyre Balancing
It’s safe to say wheel alignment and tyre balancing are some of the most common services offered by mechanics. The reason behind this is that the way your wheels are aligned, and the way your tyres are balanced has a direct impact on how long these things are going to last. Since every car owner dreams about spending as little as possible, and still enjoying their time on the road, doing everything you can to prolong the lifespan of your wheels and tyres makes a lot of sense. If you’re not convinced just yet, here’s why wheel alignment and tyre balancing are important.
By Marie Nieves7 years ago in Wheel
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Windshield?
It may have started as a ding or small crack in your windshield from a rock or other debris from the road, but now it’s splintering across the passenger side of your front window. While small cracks may be a small nuisance when they first happen, they can quickly spiral out of control if continual stress is placed on them. Because of the dangers associated with driving with an obstructed view, it’s always best to solve windshield cracks right when you notice them. Many people put them off because they’re trying to save money, but the cost of replacing a windshield may not be as expensive as you think it is.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Wheel
Tips & Tricks to Strap Stuff to Your Car's Roof
Whether you’re packing some extra stuff for your vacation, or you're moving house, strapping stuff to your car’s roof is a great idea. Doing so can save you plenty of space inside of your car, and make the time you spend on the road more enjoyable. However, the last thing you want to do is cause a car accident by not strapping these things carefully enough. That said, let’s take a closer look at a couple of tips and tricks to strap stuff to your car’s roof.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Wheel
When, Where and How to Buy a New Car
When you are looking to buy a new car, it will be important to make sure that you are getting one for the right reasons. It is important that you consider a number of things such as the price, vehicle features and the current condition of your car. Considering these things will enable you to make sure that you are in good position to buy a new car now.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Wheel
5 of the Best Ways to Trick Out Your Car
Cars and trucks are not usually personalized from factory to garage. In other words, there aren't as many unique options to add that are specific to your liking. For the most part, any options you can add from the factory are either unnoticeable, too expensive, or poor in design. This is one of the main reasons why many car owners are turning towards aftermarket ways to trick out their vehicles. As a matter of fact, there are even car competitions for people who have the best or most extravagant aftermarket additions on their cars. Known as "tricking out" your car, people can get quite overwhelmed with the many options there are to add. From shiny new rims, tinted windows, and everything else in between, people are willing to do whatever they can to make their vehicle as unique and personal to them as possible. So, with that in mind, here are five of the best ways to trick out your car.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Wheel
How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident?
Car accidents are never convenient, but unfortunately, dealing properly with the aftermath may take time. This is particularly true if the accident involves more than one party, and serious damage or injuries. Some people who are able to drive away from their accidents immediately, later discover problems they didn’t notice before. For example, you might start suffering from neck pain a month later that your doctor decides is a direct result of your accident. Or you might later experience mental anguish that you didn’t realize was a problem. It’s also possible that you just don’t have time to report the incident right away, and just need to know your rights. In any case, here’s all you need to know.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Wheel
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Learning to Drive
Learning to drive is an important part of any teenager’s life but before you opt to join some driving course, there are a few things that you would want to consider before doing so. Getting that driving license constitutes an important threshold in your life—essentially, it means that you are licensed by the local government as being responsible enough to drive a vehicle. But that still requires for you to join a driving course, learn how to drive as well as handle various situations and pass the same successfully. But before you learn how to drive, there are a few important points that you would have to consider. Do check out below.
By Lauren Williamson7 years ago in Wheel
