BMW needs no introduction; They have been around for a long time and are still one of the most popular cars. In today’s world of fashion and brand awareness, customers want the best of everything to be in the fashion league. Cars have also become a way to make a statement or express one’s lifestyle. …
Drop Coated Metallic Body Paint
Drip coating is an important skill that every auto body paint sprayer should aspire to master. Drop coats are delivered during the last phase of the spraying process when using metallic paints. When properly applied to a body panel, the reduced coats offer full color coverage, perfect distribution of metal content, and a better paint …
How to bulletproof your Nissan Patrol’s ZD30 engine
If you own a Nissan Patrol Y61 / GU with a 3.0-liter ZD30 turbo diesel, these are invaluable tips to help you increase the life of your engine … The ZD30 engine has suffered a bad reputation for premature failures, including melting / cracking and overshoot pistons, largely due to a few common problems. These …
The History of Automotive Repairs: Why We Need Trained Technicians in the Collision Repair Industry
Vehicle History Summary They don’t make them like they used to. The first cars The first cars were nothing more than a buggy and an engine (usually repaired by blacksmiths and carpenters. These cars were very expensive, that only the rich could afford). The Model T was the first mass production car on an assembly …
Tips for buying a used golf cart
Buying a used golf cart can be a very confusing task. There are many variations and types of cars available these days, from the most basic to the most modified. Buyers have many options, but care must be taken to ensure that you do not inherit someone’s albatross. Knowing what to look for can save …
Australian car culture: a national obsession, observed
Australia is crazy about cars. Always has been. For decades, the Holden-Ford debate has been a major topic of conversation, and if you scratch an Australian motorist on something having to do with their car, they will talk to you about your ears. Anything to do with car service is likely to spark a debate, …
Save money on gas: the octane factor
With the price of gas these days (over $ 3.00 per gallon at the time of this writing) most people they are feeling the financial hardship and wondering what they can do to cut their gas costs. This article presents one of several ways to earn as many miles per dollar as possible. When it …
How to check if your DC electric motor is gone "Bad"
Today, direct current (or DC) electric motors are used in a wide range of applications, such as moving windows and seats in your car. Due to the hidden nature of these motors, it can be very difficult to complete any repairs or maintenance on them without having to disassemble whatever it is that you are …
Pros and cons of Quick Lube tents
We’ve probably all used a Quick Lube tent at some point, after all, they are quick and convenient. We’ve all also heard horror stories about some of these places and the consequences of having your car repaired there. Today we’ll go over some of the pros and cons of visiting a Quick Lube, what services …
Divorce: First Steps to a New Beginning
After a marriage breaks down, the last thing most people want to do is sit down with one more attorney. But no matter how old you are or if you have children, it is important to consult financial and legal experts to ensure you have an up-to-date financial and estate plan for your new life …