Reprinted from CarCare.org The stalled car syndrome, more noticeable on our roadways than in our driveways, has been with us for generations. But it becomes more critical with increased population. Beyond missed appointments or being late for work it also results in the condition known as road rage. Not only can a disabled vehicle have an annoying "ripple effect" that goes beyond the immediate scene, it can be ...
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No, seriously. Let's play a little game for a moment. If you had a check for $50,000 to spend on any vehicle, what would you buy? My pick would be either the new Toyota FJ Cruiser so I could pilot my pups around in style and keep them out of my Acura... or perhaps a MINI Cooper S with the Harmon Kardon audio system and a little supercharger. Guess what? With $50,000 I could get both! Yay! Ask Patty and our Female ...
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I am now one of twenty who have had the distinguished honor of driving the 2007 Camaro convertible concept unveiled earlier this year. Who says my job is all work and no play? Sangyup Lee, one of the Design Managers at Chevrolet for the 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept , took a spin with me at the wheel, during a ride and drive put on by GM at Tejon Ranch, just north of Los Angeles. A picture perfect spring day, wild flowers ...
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In Second Life you can visit Motorati Island and race on the many virtual race tracks or if you own the NASCAR Play Station game you can get the feel of speed. I love to race these games...but I had a need for speed that virtual reality could no longer satisfy! Donning my helmet, I slipped in through the window, got strapped into the five-point harness, steeled all my courage and took the ride of my life on a twisting ...
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We’ve kept you up to date on everything going on in our Second Life venue… like free auto advice, the $50,000 shopping spree, MyCarPage, the dream car search, etc. But now we have even more cool stuff for you, made especially for SL players! At our launch party tomorrow we will be giving away Pontiac Solstice skins to as many people as possible! That’s right. We have three different colors to ...
Girl Scouts in your local market can now earn a "Ms. Fix-It" badge by learning about "Car Care" which includes, checking fluids, filling tires to the proper pressure, and performing safety checks. There are currently 2.7 million Girl Scouts in the who can earn this merit badge. By holding a Girl Scout Car Care merit badge event at an AskPatty.com certified female friendly certified ...
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by Tanya Lupian Arrendar o comprar? Esta va ser una pregunta que vas a enfrentar cuando decidiendo cuales carros y modelos te ofrecen la mejor oferta que satisface tus necesidades. Arrendar un carro no es igual que comprando un carro. Cuando compras, eres dueño del carro. En un arrendamiento, técnicamente el carro que estas manejando es del banco. Arrendar un carro puede resultar en pagos más bajos que una ...
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Mother's Day is THIS SUNDAY! If you need any great last minute gifts, Ask Patty's gift garage is to the rescue! We promised you some safety items last week and here they are! We have some great roadside safety kits and emergency tools, as well as a little tool that can save your paint job should you well, get into a little doozie on the road. Oops! It seems like everyday we are hearing about roadside hazards and ...
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Reprinted from CarCare.org Automobile accidents happen every day. When they do, most people are not prepared for them. Choosing a collision repair facility before you are faced with this situation however, can save you time and aggravation. Here are some things to look for when you enter a collision repair facility: 1) Is the facility clean and well lit? 2) Do they have modern equipment and current technical references? ...
GM invited me out to Willow Springs International Raceway today for a great lunch along with the opportunity to talk with various subject matter experts and drive the following GM concept and specialty vehicles, who says girls don't love to drive fast! Here is the vehicle line up for the two day event...day one out in the HOT Mojave Desert: · 2007 Camaro Convertible ...
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