Cars

6 Ways to Make Extra Money From Your Car

May 4, 2012
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6 Ways to Make Extra Money From Your Car

Every day we use car, and we look at our car just as transportation mean. Or some of us think it as a symbol of status or just a convenience providing machine.  your car is not just a simple machine which will take you from one place to other or will provide you comfort. It can help you in earning money too. There are many available options by which your car will generate pittance for you. I was thinking about car as an asset/investment. How could we use a belonging which we barely use (at least for me, with 6 mins. commute). The answer is making it work for you when you have no use for it. Generating passive income. I was dejected to find out that my idea of renting out perosnal cars had already been taken out by others a few years back. Those ways are very simple and you will not need to take too much effort to earn money from your car.  So your car will start helping your budget and it will surely help you to maintain your economic condition in spite of rising inflation. Following is a list of five ways by which you can

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8 Winter Car Care Secrets to Save You Money

February 16, 2012
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8 Winter Car Care Secrets to Save You Money

The following is a guest post from Micah Moon, who talks about winter car care in this article. There’s no doubt the same principles that apply to car care in the summer do not apply in the colder winter months. While your car zipped through summer with only the sound of the air conditioning buzzing in your ear, now that the winter chill is upon us, you may notice a few differences in the way your car handles and sounds. Follow these eight winter car care secrets to save you money and extend the life of your car. 1. Tune it up. A tune-up at the beginning of the season is possibly the best thing you can do for your car before winter begins. In colder temperatures, the metal on your car expands and contracts causing belts to squeak, gears to stick and a lag in transmission shifting. A seasonal tune-up will help prevent squeaking, scraping and sticking, and prevent additional damage that often costs a lot of money to repair. 2. Oil it up. Make sure to get an oil change at the beginning of the winter season. This is important because there is a special grade of engine oil to use during the winter that offers a

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What You Need to Know about Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

February 2, 2012
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This is a guest post from Cameron Sloane, who writes about Technical Service Bulletins issued by your car manufacturers in this article, enjoy the article. What is a TSB? Technical service bulletins (TSBs) are repair instructions that car manufacturers release when there is a recurring problem with a vehicle. TSBs often identify issues that were overlooked when a car was made, and they are typically released the year after it goes on the market or the year after it has been redesigned. TSBs are used to address a broad range of problems – from mechanical to cosmetic – and are intended for use by dealership service departments. Because TSBs provide standardized repair procedures, they save mechanics time when troubleshooting and fixing problems. For consumers, this can mean a car will spend less time in the shop and receive better quality repairs. How are service bulletins different from recalls? Service bulletins are often confused with recalls. Unlike a recall, a technical service bulletin does not address a safety or emissions issue. Manufacturers are not required to inform owners when they release a TSB; however, if an issue is widespread, the manufacturer may opt to notify customers. A TSB also differs from a recall

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What to Do When Automobile Repairs Go Wrong

January 19, 2012
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This is a guest post from Dale Cooper, here he talks about what a consumer should do when auto repairs go wrong,  enjoy the article. Many car repairs are worth making when they go smoothly. But what if you drive your car away from the mechanic and find the repair hasn’t been done correctly—or hasn’t been done all? Thankfully, most mechanics are thorough and professional, and unpleasant instances are the exception rather than the norm. But it’s important to know what steps to take if you find yourself in a bad situation. Read on to learn what to do if your automobile repair goes wrong. Talk to your mechanic. Sometimes a simple oversight or honest mistake can lead to a faulty repair. If you’re unsatisfied with the work your mechanic has done, it’s important not to rush to conclusions. Return to the car repair shop, ask to speak with the mechanic and explain the situation. Tell him what the initial issue was, what you expected from the transaction and why you’re not satisfied. Most issues can be resolved by reasoning with the mechanic and working toward a solution. Ideally, an understanding will be reached and the automobile repair will be done

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