It may be surprising to learn that many people believe that certain car colors can have an impact on insurance costs. In fact, some insurance companies say that they are asked often “do red cars have higher insurance?” In a study conducted by Insure.com, 46 percent of those asked said that insurance companies charge higher rates for
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When you buy a vehicle, the salesman often talks about horsepower. However, they rarely explain what horsepower actually is and why it is important for your car. Historically, horsepower means exactly what it sounds like it means. What is Horsepower? In 1781, James Watt needed to convince people to stop using horses and purchase his
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Torque, like horsepower, is a word that car manufacturers like to use when they promote the vehicles they manufacture. The fact is that torque is just as important as horsepower although it isn’t often given the credit it deserves. In the 1980s, torque was rarely mentioned, in fact. Today’s cars, however, have a significant amount
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Minor paint damage on your vehicle is not uncommon. Someone opens a car door into yours in the parking lot of the grocery store or a stone flies from the wheel of the truck in front of you causing a ding in the paint, for example. You can often repair these minor problems on your
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When it comes time to purchase a new car, there is always the age-old question of what to do with your old car. You have several options when it comes to your old car, the one that commuted with you to work each day, picked your children up from school and ran errands for your
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After an accident, you may be concerned that your vehicle will not be worth as much after it is repaired. Even a minor accident can require body work and other repairs, but that does not necessarily mean that the value of your vehicle will drop. There are many factors to take into consideration regarding car
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When something goes wrong with your car, a visit to the garage can be an expensive undertaking. Car parts are expensive and if there are several things that need to be replaced to get your car back on the road, the cost can seem almost as high as when you purchased your car. In an
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If you have noticed issues with your vehicle’s air conditioning system, you may be able to troubleshoot the problem on your own. Once you think you know what the problem is, you will be better able to explain it to your mechanic when you take it in for repair. Weak Airflow There can be many
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