1954 Cadillac Sixty Two In the early part of the 1900s, cars all had 6 volt systems. Back then a 6 volt system was perfectly capable of powering the starter, lights and other accessories that the cars and trucks of the time had in them. Things changed in the 1950s,…
If you’ve never towed a trailer before then this guide is for you. First, don’t be afraid of towing. You’ve probably heard some horror stories about trailer accidents but, honestly, they are rare. Furthermore, if you do some homework (such as reading this guide), you will probably never have an…
When Scotsman Robert Thomson invented the pneumatic tire a century and a half ago, a rubber doughnut inflated with air was only one of several ideas he proposed. It seemed like a good idea but he was concerned about how one would keep the air contained within this new type…
Most of the time when an old car needs repair, you just bring it to your local dealer and simply have it done. However, there are times when perhaps it’s best to part with your old friend. Sure, a good mechanic can repair just about anything but sometimes it’s not…
Driving a little fast? You know the drill, the second you see those ominous lights in the rearview mirror, you know there's a good chance you'll be handed a ticket. Or, maybe not? For minor speeding (typically less than 20mph over), an officer will use his discretion as to whether…
Last year, Carlos Tavares turned French manufacturer Peugeot around from a firm that was losing money, into a once again profitable enterprise. Now Peugeot is firmly back in the picture. This was probably one of the biggest crisis situations to affect the brand since the company was founded in eastern France by…
If you own your own dealership, then finding the correct cars to sell is essential. If you pick the correct cars to buy and sell, you’ll get a high turnover, increasing your profits and hopefully resulting in happy customers. However, if you don’t buy well, you may end up with…
See the full infographic here Car technology has come a long way in the past century, with reinvention after reinvention leading to the finely tuned vehicles we drive around in today. It all started in the early twentieth century, when our ancestors presumably got bored of crashing every couple of…
Leasing is really popular today. About 25% of new car buyers lease their cars and the number goes higher for owners of luxury vehicles. In fact, a full half of customers driving high end model cars like BMWs, Mercedes and Jaguars lease their cars. Today, leasing is a very popular…
Like any specialized marketplace, car dealerships have their own lingo. Perhaps you are going to work for dealership soon or you are just interested in what goes on. Here is a quick guide to some of the more common phrases you will encounter. Annual Percentage Rate (APR): Also called a…
Buying a new car? You have two main options to get rid of your old one. The first is to trade it into the dealer that is selling you’re your old car. The second is to sell it yourself. Which is best? For many people it’s just easier to let…
It’s February and if you’re like most people, you’re looking for ways to boost your bank balance. One way you may not have considered is your car. After all, a car seems to be a one-way system when it comes to money: there’s the cost of the vehicle, the tax,…
Everything but the Kitchen Sink. Irish research into what people keep in their car. Over a quarter of people surveyed don’t have a spare tyre in their car, yet over two thirds of us have a shopping bag. Meaning Irish drivers are more prepared to bag their shopping than deal…
You can See the Full Infographic here, and check out the Motorparks website to find out more information about the range of vehicles available, including the Renault ZOE and Nissan Leaf.
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