Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

High Mileage Cars Make Sense in 2012 According to NYTimes and Craigslist

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Late last week, the NY Times ran a story highlighting a growing trend of car owners pushing their vehicles well past what used to be the accepted lifespan. “But today, as more owners drive their vehicles farther, some are learning … Continue reading

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Nickel and Dime-ing Your Way to Better Fuel Mileage – Pt. 2

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Welcome back to the conclusion of AutoShepherd’s “Nickel and Dime-ing Your Way to Better Fuel Mileage”. For those of you who missed part one, we’ve been kind enough to include the link to it here. Now, the conclusion of the … Continue reading

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Nickel and Dime-ing Your Way to Better Fuel Mileage – Pt. 1

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As gas prices rise, many people are wondering how to bring their miles-per-gallon up, and AutoShepherd is here to help. While there is no one magic, end-all be all cure that doubles your fuel mileage, you can nickel and dime … Continue reading

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The (Not So) Brief Used Car Buyer’s Guide – Pt. 2

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Welcome back to AutoShepherd’s guide to buying a used car. If you’re just joining us, be sure to check out “The (Not So) Brief Used Car Buyer’s Guide – Pt. 1″ for what kind of research to do and what … Continue reading

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Fuel Pumps and Your Vehicle

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Hi Everyone! This week we’ve got a bit of an educational video for you.  We’re going to be explaining the different types of fuel pumps, how they work, and how they fail. Stephen and Eddie are happy to share their … Continue reading

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The (Not So) Brief Used Car Buyer’s Guide – Pt. 1

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Despite the popular myth of used cars being sinkholes for money, sites like Craigslist are filled with quality secondhand autos that are capable of earning the role as your daily driver. Unfortunately, most people don’t broadcast which cars are reliable … Continue reading

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Pre-Snow Season Vehicle Checklist

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Ready to hit the lifts? Prepared to shred down distant purple mountain majesties covered in snow? Dude, me too. But, before getting pumped up to go down those bunny slopes, you’re going to need to get to the mountains first.

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Lights Lead the way!

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Vehicle lighting is a unique part the car enthusiast culture. Vehicle lighting has evolved from being purely utilitarian into another way to customize a vehicle with style. Occasionally, like other aspects of vehicle customization, we see trends come and go. … Continue reading

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Failing Fuel Pumps?!

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Have you ever noticed that your fuel tank is usually in the back of your car while your engine is in the front? Have you ever asked yourself, how does my fuel travel all that way and power my motor? … Continue reading

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Why Buy EBC Brakes?

Most automotive enthusiasts are familiar with EBC brake parts, and for good reason. EBC is a leading force in Truck, Car and SUV brake pads and rotors. Whether you need high performance brake pads for your track car, or heavy … Continue reading

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