Archive for the ‘Cars’ Category
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
Protecting your credit rating isn't easy. Credit cards, auto loans, home equity loans and our suspect health insurance system can ruin your credit score. From easiest to hardest, here are the dangers you need to look out for:
1. Closing a credit card account:
Closing your credit card as soon ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
Legend has it that after claiming victory over the Pharnaces in 47 BC, Julius Caesar addressed the Roman Senate, claiming, "Veni, vidi, vici", or, "I came, I saw, I conquered." Millennia later, the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) could very well say the same thing of every racing venue ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
These days, keeping a good credit rating requires navigating a dangerous maze of credit cards, home equity loans, auto loans, and an uncertain health insurance system. Here's a list of the top dangers to your credit score, from easiest to hardest:
1. Credit card closure:
Many people close credit card ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
If you're looking at a diesel engine, you're probably impressed with their combination of power and fuel efficiency. Modern diesel engines are environmentally friendly and fairly low maintenance. Europeans have enjoyed diesel powered vehicles for years, which are finally starting to catch on in the United States. Considering ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
People often wonder if they should be using synthetic oil in their new vehicles. Synthetic oil is better than regular oil for many different reasons: it's a better lubricant; maintains integrity at high temperatures; is fairly pure; and rarely turns into sludge, even when it's abused. ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Brian Hanson
Need a replacement engine for your ride?
If your car has broken down and needs more than a little care, if your head or cylinder is shot, requiring extensive engine work, you can probably take advantage of an international imbalance in how cars are bought and sold to get ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
Here's a quick look at the numbers for the new Toyota Tundra supercharger from TRD: it adds 504 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque; sells as a complete kit for $5 875; and costs about $6 800 total when installation is figured in, based on a labor rate ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
People often wonder if they should be using synthetic oil in their new vehicles. Synthetic oil is better than regular oil for many different reasons: it's a better lubricant; maintains integrity at high temperatures; is fairly pure; and rarely turns into sludge, even when it's abused. ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
When it comes to vehicle safety, automakers are a little puzzled. How can it be that vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. have been steady at 40,000 deaths a year even as vehicle safety measures continue to improve? Is all this vehicle safety technology really making us safer? One ...
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
by Jason Lancaster
These days, keeping a good credit rating requires navigating a dangerous maze of credit cards, home equity loans, auto loans, and an uncertain health insurance system. Here's a list of the top dangers to your credit score, from easiest to hardest:
1. Credit card closure:
Many people close credit card ...
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