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Signs It Is Time to Replace Your Exhaust System
When something goes wrong with your car, you can usually tell right away by the way something sounds or feels. Just like going to the doctor, if you treat or fix something before it gets worse, it'll save you a lot more money. Replacing a muffler or exhaust system is not an easy job and can be expensive depending on what kind of car you have. And if you ignore the warning signs, you could be spending a lot of money at the auto parts store. So here are the signs it is time to replace your exhaust system.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in Wheel
Rideshare Etiquette
These are the days where rideshare companies are owning the market. Although there are no doubt many rideshare websites and apps around the world right now, two top contenders are the infamous Lyft and Uber apps. Both apps are free to download on your mobile device so long as you use a debit or credit card once you are ready to request a ride. In the early stages of both apps (Uber debuting in 2009 whereas Lyft wasn't founded until 2012), you were able to get a first free ride of up to 20 dollars. I'm not sure if that still stands now, but I do know if someone lets you use their code, then you do get some sort of promotion. Since I am an avid user of both apps, I will happily input my codes at the bottom of this post for anyone who is new to the apps and has not requested a first ride. The code does not expire until you use it the first time, then no more promotions are usable from that code unless a new account from a different phone and phone number is made.
By Rosilind Wilson8 years ago in Wheel
10 Important Car Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
Car seats are an incredible responsibility to learn about, and just strapping in a seat to your passenger seats in the back does not cut it. With all of the new rules about car seats, you think the rest would be easy, wouldn't you?
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Wheel
How To Gift A Car
There are many different types of gifts you can give. You can give stoner gifts to your favorite pothead. You can give Rick and Morty gifts to your favorite squancher. You can even give gifts to your pets for Christmas. As awesome as those gifts are, few will ever be as memorable (or useful) as a car.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Wheel
Weirdest Concept Cars in History
Concept cars are, in many ways, the Wild West of car design. They're what happen when car designers are given complete and total free reign over what they can design, often without executive brass having much say in the matter.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
'Stop! We're Going to Crash'
It’s been four days and I still can’t believe I crashed my car. Literally, I just whammed that car’s rear end as if I had intentionally done it; as if it was Fast and Furious and I was Vin Diesel trying to rough up some bad guys. You ever wonder whether he stops before he crashes his car and worries about his insurance? Probably not.
By Charlotte So8 years ago in Wheel
10 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car
Spring is just around the corner, which means it's time to get rid of all the winter clothing and clean everywhere in preparation for spring! Since the warmer season is coming shortly, our house needs to be prepped for the season. But aside from our wardrobe and house, our cars are certainly the ones that need deep cleaning. While many of us don't bother cleaning our cars in the winter, because it's too cold out or it just keeps snowing whenever we clean the exterior, there's no point in doing so.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Wheel
Ode to the Road. Top Story - April 2018.
In 2017 I took a road trip around the American west with my girlfriend. The car that took us on the month-long journey was a red Mazda 3 that we affectionately named “Peppa.” Last month, Peppa’s lease ran out and we had to say goodbye. I wanted to take a moment and recognize Peppa’s contribution to our eventful travels by recapping five of the more memorable drives of 2017.
By Jordan Long8 years ago in Wheel
Car Salesman Secrets to Know Before You Buy Your Next Car
It's a pretty well-known fact that car dealerships are where some of the most high-pressure sales tactics happen. People generally expect a car dealership to be an arena of rip-offs, with many assuming that every little aspect of dealerships are designed to fleece people a little more.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
Don't Text and Drive
We have all heard the the slogan, "Don't Drink and Drive." The same idea should also apply to those who have the urge to send a text message while driving on the open road as well. Operating a cellular phone whilst driving has only been banned in a few states across America. In 2015, states like California New Jersey and Hawaii has all seen this ban come into effect. This ban has also been in effect across various cities in North America as well. This ban came into effect due to a significant increase in the number of motor vehicle fatalities that were directly caused due to texting while driving. Studies have shown that being distracted while texting and driving is actually more dangerous than getting behind the wheel after you have been drinking. That being said, there should be a ban on texting while driving in all states across America and every city in North America as well. Next time you get behind the wheel, do yourself and others on the road a favor. Leaving your phone in the back seat in case you need to pull over to make a call in case of an emergency. If you do have the urge to send someone an email or text while you're out and about cruising, leave your cellphone at home. Taking this into consideration, will save you and others a lot of grief and misery. Above all else, refraining from using your cellphone while you're behind the wheel can save lives. Including your own. Please don't text and drive.
By Janelle Ouellet8 years ago in Wheel
