Kevin Schappell maintains http://www.carbuyersclub.com where he gives advice on car maintenance, buying, selling, insurance, and financing. A mechanical engineer and car guy, Kevin has decided to spend his online time helping others learn about automobiles. kevin@schappell.com
After The Sale Enjoy your car... that's simple huh? Well it's not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale. Notify your insurance agent about the new car. Read the entire owner...... Similar Editorial : For Sale by Tom Bailey. | Source : Automobile Guides
Closing The Deal Congratulations !!!! You got the deal you were looking for. Now is the perfect time to mention to the dealer that you are looking to trade in that car you are currently driving. This way they can...... Similar Editorial : Fha Closing Costs by Aubrey Clark. | Source : Automobile Guides
Making The Dealer An Offer Before you make an offer you need to find a dealer with the car you want. You have three options in doing this. Drive around all day and night searching for a dealer who has the car you want. Spe...... Similar Editorial : Coin Dealer by lynter. | Source : SD New Car Buying Guide
The Rules Of The Road With road rage being so common these days, we should all take a step back and review a few rules of the road. While not taught in most driver education classes or state driver's manuals, these rules ...... Similar Editorial : Against the Rules by Adam Nowak. | Source : Car Reviews
An Automobiles Fuel System The fuel system feed your engine the gasoline/diesel it needs to run. If anyone of the parts in the system break down your engine will not run. Let's look at the major parts of the fuel system, Fuel tank: Basically a holding tank for your fuel. When you fill up at a gas station the gas travels down the filler tube and into the tank. In the tank there is a sending unit, which tells the gas gauge...... Similar Editorial : Fuel Index by Ramakrishna Pochiraju. | Source : Alternative For Fuel
Winter Car Care As the weather turns colder, it is time to think about your car for a second. A little preparation can go a long way to making your winter travels a lot safer. Here is a checklist to get you started. 1.Check the antifreeze. The freezing point can be checked with a simple tool available at any auto parts store. Make sure you check the antifreeze when it's cool. Opening a hot radiator can be a...... Similar Editorial : Indoor Winter Fun by Deborah Shelton. | Source : Driving in Winter
Researching A Car That Is Right For You Researching a Car That is Right For You Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world. Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle and write down pros and cons for each one. Also on each sheet of paper list the attributes which are most important to you. This list might include: MPG - if you...... Similar Editorial : Why Researching Is Good by Brian Holte. | Source : Car Buying Secrets
The Exhaust System Your car's exhaust system carries away the gases created when the fuel and air are burned in the combustion chamber. These gases are harmful to humans and our environment. A frequent check of your exhaust system is a must to provide for you and your family's safety. Make sure there are no holes in the exhaust system or in the passenger compartment where exhaust fumes could enter. Let's begin by...... Similar Editorial : Exhaust X by Pat Stevens. | Source : Citi Auto Finance
Auto Tools For The DIYer If you are a car owner who occasionally works on his or her own car, please don't go out and spend thousands of dollars on high priced tools. Professional mechanics make a living with their tools and need the best. If you are doing minor repairs on your own vehicles a lower cost tool set will do just fine. We have teamed up with AutoBarn.com to bring you the best price on tools for the DIYer. Keep...... Similar Editorial : Auto Escape Tools by Lauren Woods. | Source : Citi Auto Finance
The Cooling System The purpose of the engine's cooling system is to remove excess heat from the engine, to keep the engine operating at its most efficient temperature, and to get the engine up to the correct temperature as soon as possible after starting. Ideally, the cooling system keeps the engine running at its most efficient temperature no matter what the operating conditions are. As fuel is burned in the engine...... Similar Editorial : Electric Cooling Fan Switches by Darren Dunner. | Source : Citi Auto Finance
Your Drive Train Explained The drive train serves two functions: it transmits power from the engine to the drive wheels, and it varies the amount of torque. "Power" is the rate or speed at which work is performed. "Torque" is turning or twisting force. Multiple ratio gearboxes are necessary because the engine delivers its maximum power at certain speeds, or RPM (Rotations Per Minute). In order to use the same engine RPM's...... Similar Editorial : Train Your Brain by Richard Vegas. | Source : Citi Auto Finance
A Cars HVAC System Not only do we depend on our cars to get us where we want to go, we also depend on them to get us there without discomfort. We expect the heater to keep us warm when it's cold outside, and the air conditioning system to keep us cool when it's hot. We get heat from the heater core, sort of a secondary radiator, which is part of the car's cooling system. We get air conditioning from the car's...... Similar Editorial : RC Cars by lakeshost. | Source : Citi Auto Finance
Your Cars Electrical System When the automotive industry was in its infancy, it used electricity only to ignite the fuel inside the engine. By the late 1920's, the electric starter replaced the hand crank, electric headlights made acetylene lamps obsolete and the braying of the electric horn drowned out the squeak of the hand-squeezed air horn. Today, an automobile requires an elaborate electrical system of circuits just to...... Similar Editorial : Electrical Vs Hybrid Automobiles by Mervyn Rees. | Source : Citi Auto Finance
