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Modifications & Maintenance
A cars life cycle is planned by the manufacturer from the point of delivery to every recommended service interval in the owners manual. Some companies, such as BMW, have a strict service schedule, while others, like Toyota, expect their owners to be a little loose or even forgetful about those same intervals. Companies know their…
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Merry Christmas, Happy Honda days, and have a Lexus December to Remember.
As I write this blog post it’s early in the morning on Christmas Eve. I’m looking forward to spending time with family and friends these next few days, eating too much, and enjoying a few good drinks. I’m very fortunate and my most precious gifts are never material. The year is coming to a close…
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Elusive Cars
I’m typing this from Ohio where I live and have spent most of my life. Whenever I travel to a western state I’m amazed at the older cars I see because the same car would have rusted into memory before my birth in Ohio. The rustbelt is not kind to cars. Seeing a classic driving…
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Reliable Transportation
Reliable transportation is more than just a field to select on a job application. It is the reason we’re able to leave the house to get to our jobs, the grocery store, visit our families, and meet up with friends. My car allows me to get to work, class, church, and back home all within…
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What’s The Deal With Headlights?
The first electric headlights were seen in 1898 and became standard in 1912. High beams followed only a couple years later. Headlights are an integral part of cars that go far beyond safety and deep into design identity. From 1940 to 1956, two 7″ round sealed beam lights were required. In 1957, the law was…
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A Car Enthusiast’s hobbies
I’m going to write a lot about a car enthusiast’s hobbies. This is merely a jumping point. Every car enthusiast has a hobby. It’s never just cars. Lots of things pair very well with cars… Watches, photography, 3D printing, vintage parts collecting, fashion, and even literature. Some of my favorite books are car related but…
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What makes a dream car?
Every year, new cars are announced, pre-ordered, and delivered to showrooms and driveways all around us. I have the same thought frequently… If I were to buy a new car right now, what would it be? I definitely have strong preferences when it comes to what kind of car I will own. In fact, when…