Restoring Classic Cars

Replacing parts on your heavy duty truck can come at a great expense. When something breaks, you might consider purchasing used parts to make the repairs, but is that always the best choice for you to make? Here, you will learn a few tips that can help you decide whether the parts you buy can be used or if they should be new. Rubber Fails Parts that are made up of rubber or have rubber parts should be purchased new.

If you own a truck that has a manual transmission, chances are that you pay close attention to how you drive so you don't cause any damage to the transmission or the clutch. If your truck has a transmission that is automatic, it's easy to ignore the issues that could be causing damage to this critical truck component. Even though the transmission is shifting the gears for you, you can cause damage to an automatic transmission with bad habits.

Class B motorhomes are small enough for just about anyone to navigate affordably and provide many of the amenities offered in larger motorhomes, but they are quite restrictive in the amount of storage space you have inside. Before you pass up your chance to buy a class B motorhome because it doesn't offer the storage space you would like in your RV, take a minute and look through the following tips for optimizing storage in such a small space.

You don't have to be a mechanic to understand simple signs that your vehicle needs some repair. Here are common things you should watch out for that can indicate that a repair is needed for your vehicle. Noises under the hood There are a few belts under the hood of your vehicle that give you audible signs that they are failing. A 'chirping' sound that begins when you start your vehicle and continues as you accelerate could mean that your serpentine belt is failing.

If you're in the process of buying a fifth wheel, a pickup for towing, and a hitch, don't overlook security. Running off with someone else's fifth wheel is very easy, and the last thing you need is to lose what essentially serves as your home. Here's a look at security measures that you need to take to ensure your fifth wheel doesn't leave without you. Hitch Lock One of the problems fifth-wheel owners face is someone literally driving off with the fifth wheel.

If you're an Alabama resident who is still learning to drive, you may be wondering about the quickest and least expensive way for you to become a licensed driver. Unfortunately, recent legislative budget cuts have led to closure of at least 31 license-issuing agencies in 28 counties across the state, particularly in rural areas. If you live in an affected county, what can you do to minimize the impact of these closures on your ability to receive a driver's license?

If you want to avoid spending money, there are some ways you can cut costs and prevent further costs. Consider the following tips for saving as much money as you can while still getting the repairs that your vehicle needs. Trade Services Do you have a skill that your mechanic does not have? For example, you might run a concrete company and your mechanic has a shop that is in need of obvious concrete work.