California Approves Extremely Aggressive Vehicle Emission Regulations
February 15, 2012 | 
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved new California regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by mandating that automakers put more hybrid and electric cars on CA's roads by 2025. Read the rest of this entry »
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How to Destroy Your Car in 5 Easy Steps
What are some tried and true ways to destroy your car and its components and eat a hole through your wallet or pocketbook? Read the rest of this entry »
Cash for Junk Cars: Is This for Real? What are the Benefits?
Your car is toast. Too bad. Now what? Consider the “cash for junk cars” option. Read the rest of this entry »
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Auto Maintenance Mistakes Guaranteed to Cost You – Big Time
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But try telling that to anyone who drives a car.
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Winter Auto Maintenance Tips for the Lazy Man (or Woman)
Believe it or not, it’s already December. Yikes. The cold, chilly, brisk, sleety, and otherwise skuzzy weather is here with more on its way, so now is the time to engage in proactive auto maintenance to protect your vehicle and your family on the road. Here are some tips. Read the rest of this entry »
How Do You Know When Your Used Auto Parts Are Safe?
-As the old Michelin ad goes, “So much is riding on your tires.”
The same thing could be said of your brakes, chassis, engine, and practically every other automotive component. If an auto part malfunctions, misfires, breaks down, corrodes, or otherwise fails to perform according to spec, the price you pay could be enormous. But how do you know which auto parts provide effective protection against road hazards? Read the rest of this entry »
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What to Look For When Buying Wheels/Rims
When most San Francisco Bay Area drivers and hobbyists discuss wheels and rims, they focus on the aesthetic benefits (or lack thereof). However, the right components can dramatically enhance the performance of your automobile. Conversely, the wrong parts, wrongly installed can drag on your performance and even increase your chances of getting into an accident. Read the rest of this entry »
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Live in Hawaii? Buy Our New/Used Auto Parts!
Our company is based in Northern California (Pleasanton, to be specific), so we may not be kama'aina. But we do significant business out of state, and we can ship quality recycled auto parts through UPS Air or DHX Ocean daily to you, wherever you reside in Hawaii. Read the rest of this entry »
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How to Detect Wear in Your Suspension/Shocks
Replacing your suspension and/or shocks can be a costly, annoying, time- intensive affair. Moreover, if you operate your vehicle with poor performing (or even nonperforming) suspension or shocks, you put yourself and other drivers on the road at risk and risk damaging other sensitive components of your automobile. Read the rest of this entry »
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Pros and Cons of Different Tire Treads
Which tire tread is right for you? It’s a simple question without an easy answer because it’s dependent on context.
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