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A Brief View of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry

February 22, 2019 by Joe

Since the old days of Henry Ford, the automotive industry has only grown. Like the home computer, innovations have been able to bring the automotive vehicles to the average person. Also like the home computer, came the opportunity to customize your own automotive vehicle with various performance parts and see the rise of car enthusiasts of varying skill. The option to customize your vehicle has had a positive impact on the aftermarket industry.

If you are looking for something specific like Hyundai performance parts or Subaru upgrades or Mazda replacement parts, or Acura performance parts, regardless of your style and make, look no further than the automotive aftermarket. The global automotive aftermarket industry is a lucrative business, expecting to reach a new height of $722.8 billion by 2020. In fact, the U.S. alone raked in $287 billion in the automotive aftermarket industry during the year of 2017. That growth is not expecting to slow with an expected compound growth rate of

Distracted Driving Remains One Of Today’s Biggest Road Hazards Driving Safety Courses

February 20, 2019 by Joe

Whether you’ve just graduated high school or are getting your diploma, drivers training is essential to becoming a safe driver.

It doesn’t matter how much you think you know, nor how safe you live your life. The function of drivers training is to give you the basics required to keep everyone on the road as safe as possible. This means updated tests, hard practice, and a professional eye to oversee it all. If you’re considering buying a car soon, look below to learn about the benefits of driving lessons. They could mean the difference between life or death.

Here are some recent statistics on dangerous driving in the country and how better drivers training can change things for the better.

Weather Is A Major Road Hazard To Keep In Mind

Nowhere is this more true than winter. With the roads icy and slushy, extra practice will go a long way in helping you get home safely. A recent study found Americans will drive, on averag

Why Are Regular Oil Changes So Important?

February 19, 2019 by Joe

Taking care of your vehicle usually doesn’t involve a ton of work. But if you fail to do some basic maintenance, a simple concern could accelerate into a major problem. This is especially true with a recent survey finding that about 77% of cars on the road today are in need of repairs or maintenance. … Read moreWhy Are Regular Oil Changes So Important?

Driving in Winter: 3 Vital Trucking Safety Tips All Drivers Should Know

February 19, 2019 by Joe

In 2013, trucking transported nearly 15 billion tons of cargo. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that by 2040, that number is expected to increase to 18.79 billion tons. With these numbers in mind, it’s clear that the number of trucks on America’s roads and highways continues to increase on a day to day basis. … Read moreDriving in Winter: 3 Vital Trucking Safety Tips All Drivers Should Know

Car Communication: What Your Check Engine Light Is Telling You

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Joe

Anyone who has ever owned a car knows the dread that accompanies the check engine light. Whether your car was made six months ago or is a third-generation hand-me-down, the glowing light carries with it a foreboding sense of doom and uncertainty: is it a simple air conditioning problem, or does your transmission need to … Read moreCar Communication: What Your Check Engine Light Is Telling You

What to Know Before Buying a Pre Owned Car

December 30, 2020February 18, 2019 by Joe

The past seven years have seen a rise in used vehicle sales. The average used vehicle has had at least three previous owners. Pre owned vehicles can be a great choice for first time car buyers, students, or people who want to lower their monthly bills. But not all pre owned vehicles were well-cared for by the previous owner. Here are a few tips on finding and choosing a great used car.

Why Buy a Pre Owned Car? Because It Fits Perfectly In Your Current Lifestyle.

Living within one’s means is a main component of fiscal responsibility. Most people want to be free of debt and liabilities. One major way to practice this is to cut down on monthly bills.

What’s Your Monthly Payment?

Some people are comfortable making a large monthly payment on their car. New cars generally have a higher monthly payment than pre owned cars. The exact amount depends on the type of car, of course.

What You Should Know To Keep Your DIesel Engine Functioning Properly

February 17, 2019 by Joe

The technology used in diesel trucks and diesel engines has advanced quite a bit in recent years as diesel trucks have transitioned from ultra-low sulfur diesel to biodiesel.

While changes such as DPF filters and common rail injection systems have helped improve the mpg in diesel trucks while cutting down on emissions, it’s still important for diesel truck owners to keep their vehicles in peak shape. In fact, up to 90% of turbocharger failures are due to dirt in the oil, high exhaust gas temperatures, inadequate oil supply, or penetration of foreign bodies in the turbine.

With that in mind, here are some tips for upkeep of diesel trucks:

For diesel turbochargers, it’s important to let a truck idle for a few minutes upon startup. Turbochargers play an important role in helping a diesel truck run efficiently and hitting the gas immediately upon startup is a bad idea. Leave some time for the oil to find the various crannies and nooks of the engine first.
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Driver Education for Teenagers Today

February 15, 2019 by Joe

The United States is a nation of automobiles, and tens of millions of Americans have a valid driver’s license and own their own motor vehicle, such as sedans, pickup trucks, SUVs, or jeeps, but driving a vehicle is major responsibility. Not just anyone should get behind the wheel; only a person who completed their driving lessons at drivers ed, and has a driver’s permit or license, should operate a car. But most people want to or need to drive now or when they are older, so driving classes for beginners are widely available for American teenagers today at a beginner driving school. Thus, driving classes for beginners can help teenagers learn to correctly operate a car, read road signs, and learn the rules and etiquette of the road. All of this and more can be taught at driving classes for beginners, and a driving school will soon make a responsible driver out of any student. How to kids today first learn how to drive, and

Purchasing Used Japanese Engine Parts

January 27, 2019 by Joe

Having a vehicle is expensive enough without any serious problems occurring. Between oil changes, refueling, needing new tires, and other regular maintenance, you are constantly investing time and money into your car. The last thing you would ever want to hear is that your car needs its whole engine replaced. That is definitely not something that you can stop at your local parts place for, so how in the world are you supposed to determine the best replacement engine for your vehicle? If you drive a Japanese car, you may be able to find high quality engines or Japanese transmissions for sale at an authorized used Japanese engines dealer. Japanese engines are durable and high quality, and can be refurbished from one car to another. Here is a quick guide to buying used Japanese engines.

Firstly, you are going to want to make certain that it is, in fact, your engine that needs t

What To Keep In Mind When Buying Japanese Cars And Japanese Car Parts

September 16, 2024January 27, 2019 by Joe

Whether you love the look of Japanese vehicles or you’ve moved from Japan to the U.S. and need to service your car, cultivating a general knowledge base around Japanese car parts and Japanese car purchases before you find yourself in ill-equipped auto repair shops can help protect your vehicle and your wallet from further damage. … Read moreWhat To Keep In Mind When Buying Japanese Cars And Japanese Car Parts