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Strange Traffic Laws from Around the World

posted on 1/10/2019 10:23:24 AM
If you’ve ever driven in a foreign country, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of strange traffic laws. Did you know you’ll be fined for driving a dirty car in Russia or for driving without a breathalyzer in your car in France? Some of these laws are hard to believe!   1. In Russia, you will be fined for driving a dirty vehicle.   2. In Germany, it is illegal to run out of fuel on the Autobahn.   3. In Alabama it is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street, but only if yo...
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Where Is My Battery Located?

posted on 10/8/2018 8:55:52 AM
Way back when the earliest automotive designs didn’t even have batteries, with a hand-cranked starter and gas flames for headlights, the electrical system was pretty minimal; all that was needed was a simple magneto to generate electricity for the ignition, not unlike a lawnmower engine. It wasn’t until Hudson Motor Car Company’s 1918 models that a standardized automotive battery was even developed...and that was a small six-volt battery to power a few secondary systems. For many decades, g...
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Valve Cover Gasket Replacement – Explained

posted on 4/24/2018 8:11:41 AM
Oil leaks can originate from many different places around the engine, but one of the most common spots for an oil leak is at the valve cover.
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What is That Noise?

posted on 11/8/2017 2:06:59 PM
  Most of us enjoy a joy ride in our vehicle, whether its a quiet ride down a lonely highway or a late night cruise. When you think of these things I am sure engine noise doesn’t come to mind. There are many components in your vehicles’ design that make it quiet. One of the most important components is your muffler. The muffler on your vehicle does exactly what it’s named for, it muffles noise.  It does this by dampening the vibrations your engine creates. Inside the muffler, there ar...
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Top 10 Things to Check When Buying a Used Car

posted on 9/5/2017 2:58:46 PM
Buying a used car can be a great experience or a complete nightmare, depending on what you know when you sign on the bottom line or hand over your hard-earned cash to the seller.  While most used car establishments are reputable, there are still some that will be happy to sell you a little less car than you bargain for.  As a matter of fact, some dealers and individual sellers simply don't know the history or the problems with a car when they offer it to you. Check these ten important things be...
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Cool Summer Car Gadgets and Gizmos

posted on 9/5/2017 2:12:12 PM
The automotive aftermarket offers thousands of cool gadgets and gizmos to make your summer driving experience safer, more comfortable and way more entertaining. Here are the top ten coolest of the cool gadgets for 2017: 1. Dash-cam - It seems like there are cameras everywhere today, and there is no better place to put one than on your dash. If something exciting or dangerous happens while you are driving, the dash cam will catch all the action. You can use this as evidence in case of a crash, t...
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Get Your Car Really, Really, REALLY Clean!

posted on 9/1/2017 11:23:35 AM
It can be a lot of work and attention to detail to get your car really clean…especially if it’s pretty dirty to start with…but here are some ideas for truly thorough cleaning that you may not have thought of! --A cheap foam paintbrush can get into crevices (like A/C vents) that might be impossible otherwise. As you loosen up dust from these spots, keep a vacuum cleaner nozzle at work in your other hand to suck up the dust and prevent it from settling other places. --A soft-bristled brush is ...
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Uh Oh…My Check Engine Light Is On

posted on 9/1/2017 11:19:47 AM
So you come out to start your car one morning and the Check Engine light on the dashboard comes on…and doesn’t go back off again. You can’t really notice any difference in the way the car runs and drives, but it’s on anyway. What does it mean? Since the late 80s, most engine functions have been controlled by a central drivetrain computer. This includes emissions controls, fuel metering and delivery, ignition timing, shift points and many other elements of drivability and performance. The dr...
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Preventive Maintenance For Road Trips

posted on 9/1/2017 11:13:31 AM
Summer’s on its way and that means road trips with your family! Make sure your car’s ready before you load it up and get going. Here are some things you will definitely want to check out: Tires: Nothing’s more important to your safety on the road than your tires, but at the same time nothing is easier to take for granted. Get a good look at all the tires and check for uneven wear, cracks, bulges or damage. Check the tread depth as well, using a penny…stick the penny into the tread grooves, ...
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We Are Part of Independent Tire Dealers!

posted on 9/1/2017 11:12:54 AM
At Master Auto and Tire, we’re part of the Independent Tire Dealers network of dealerships. But what’s that mean to you, the customer? Independent Tire Dealers is a group that was founded back in 1995, originally established as a small group of tire dealers in the greater St Louis area. Over the course of the last two decades, the Independent Tire Dealers network has grown to include over 150 locations across Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and even Kentucky.  When Master ...
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