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Women How To Stay Safe When Driving Alone

  » Cars & Transportation


Female drivers must be vigilant to avoid becoming victims of crimes...especially when driving alone. Women drivers are the target of carjacking, sexual assault, robbery and more. Discover CAR SAFETY TIPS for driving alone at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 02:13:17 pm    

Top 10 Tips For Buying The Best Classic Car

  » Cars & Transportation


Buying your first Classic Car is exciting. If you don't know what to look out for, your "cherry" ride can quickly become a "lemon." Learn 10 critical points to consider before and during your Classic Car purchase at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 02:09:53 pm    

Top 10 Things To Do When Your Car’s Check Engine Light Goes On

  » Cars & Transportation


The most confusing warning light on the dashboard reads "check engine.” Many problems, from a loose gas cap to a misfiring engine, turn a car’s “check engine” light on. Learn how to diagnose why it's on & turn it off at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 02:07:01 pm    

Safety Tips For The DIY Car Mechanic

  » Cars & Transportation


Replacing some car components requires heavy lifting, crawling under the vehicle, awkward positions, bending, twisting, straining, jerking and other motions you are not used to doing. Learn all my SAFETY TIPS for the DIY MECHANIC at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:57:00 pm    

8 Tips for Maximizing your Work Space in a Small Garage

  » Cars & Transportation


1. Host the Blow-out Sale of the Year 2. Paint A Concrete Garage Floor 3. Wall-mounted, Adjustable Shelving 4. Maximize Vertical and Ceiling Space Find all 8 TIPS on how to maximize your work space, and how to apply them, at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:54:07 pm    

How To Test Your Car Battery For A Parasitic Battery Drain Leak

  » Cars & Transportation


When a car battery goes “dead” overnight, there are typically 2 reasons: the battery is very old and needs to be replaced, or you left something in your car on, like a light. Learn how to test a car battery for a parasitic leak at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:50:44 pm    

How To Reupholster Car Seats and Covers

  » Cars & Transportation


To maintain the value of your vehicle, you’ll need to replace the fabric on the seats, AKA reupholster them. One option is to pay a professional a lot of cash to do it for you. Learn how to reupholster car seats yourself at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:48:36 pm    

How to Repair Paint Damage to Your Car

  » Cars & Transportation


There are varying types of car paint damage, and each requires a different repair method. A car scratch might go through 1, or all 4, of it’s paint layers: clear coat, paint, primer, and metal. Learn how to repair a scratch paint at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:45:38 pm    

How to Restore Paint & Chrome Damaged Car Logo Emblems

  » Cars & Transportation


Most car enthusiasts want to restore their car’s original, logo emblems for their beauty and value. You can save money by painting the emblem you already have. Learn how to repair, paint & chrome a damaged car emblem at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:39:02 pm    

How To Repair A Chipped, Cracked or Broken Car Windshield

  » Cars & Transportation


It's best to repair a damaged windshield as soon as possible. Take a close look at the windshield chip to determine if you can repair, rather than replace it. Learn how to do several types of windshield repairs successfully at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:37:25 pm    

How To Remove Rusted Screws, Nuts & Bolts In 10 Easy Steps

  » Cars & Transportation


If one of your hobbies is restoring classic cars, enemy, thy name is R U S T. It can turn a “simple project,” into a very long “a work in progress.” Learn how to easily remove rusted screws, nuts & bolts from your car at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:35:25 pm    

How To Remove Bird Poop Droppings..Without Damaging Your Car’s Paint Job

  » Cars & Transportation


Bird droppings can cause permanent damage to a car's paint job. Paint damage from bird poop is an expensive problem for car owners Internationally. Learn how to easily remove bird feces without damaging your car's finish at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:34:01 pm    

How To Remove Bad Odors From Your Car

  » Cars & Transportation


Odors in the car can come from countless sources, from a buildup of dust in the air vents to a dead animal in your tailpipe, but which car odor eliminator techniques, tricks and tips really work? Learn how to remove car odors at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:32:04 pm    

How To Remove A Stripped Screw That Has Worn Flat

  » Cars & Transportation


A “stripped screw” is one whose head has become worn down, making it difficult to remove because the screwdriver bit keeps slipping out of the screw head. Learn many different ways of how to easily remove a stripped screw at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:17:55 pm    

How To Protect & Care For Your Car’s Paint Job

  » Cars & Transportation


The most important car care lesson is maintenance of your car’s paint job. The time and money you invest NOW, will save you money LATER...when you don’t have to pay for an expensive new paint job. Learn what products to use at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:14:55 pm    

How To Pound Out, Or Pop Out, A Car Dent, DIY Auto Body Dent Repair

  » Cars & Transportation


Auto body dents come in all shapes and sizes, from a large crease, to a shallow depression, to a small ding. Yet, they all distort the original shape of the sheet metal. Learn how to easily pop out or pound out a car dent at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:11:26 pm    

How To Get More Gas Mileage From Your Car For Less Money From Your Wallet

  » Cars & Transportation


As inflation increases the price of gasoline, but US wages do not increase, car enthusiasts are finding more creative ways to save money on gas. Discover the most popular gas saving tips to help you get better gas mileage at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:06:44 pm    

How To Fix A Car’s Hood Release Cable & Latch

  » Cars & Transportation


You check your engine, but can’t pop open the hood. Pulling as hard as you can, you don't hear the usual “click” of your car’s hood popping up. The car’s hood release is stuck. Learn how to fix this common car problem at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 01:04:46 pm    

How To Determine The Correct Tire Size For Your Car

  » Cars & Transportation


Checking a car’s tires, and buying new car tires, is a vital auto maintenance task. The correct tire for any vehicle is a unique combination of tire width, height, diameter, load capacity & speed ability. Discover your tire code at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 12:59:19 pm    

How To Clean Your Car’s Tire Rims...Remove Brake Dust, Rust & Corrosion From Rims

  » Cars & Transportation


Tire rims are coated with road dirt and brake dust, which is composed of metal shavings, carbon fibers and the car's brake pad material. This results in corrosion, pitting and rust. Learn to clean a car's tire rims correctly at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 12:55:26 pm    

How To Choose The Right Kind of Paint For Your Classic Car Project

  » Cars & Transportation


The most important factors in choosing the right car paint are the final appearance, usability, cost and duration. The first step to a quality paint job that lasts is choosing a primer. Discover how to choose the right one at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 12:50:58 pm    

How To Choose The Correct Car Tire Rims For Your Custom Car Tires

  » Cars & Transportation


Choosing the right rims for your custom or classic car is based on many factors beyond budget, style & car type. Rims come in many styles: chrome, aluminum, lightweight, steel, 1-3 piece. Discover how to choose the best ones at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 12:49:24 pm    

How To Choose Custom Car Paint: Urethane vs. Acrylic Automotive Paint

  » Cars & Transportation


There are many factors to consider when choosing the best automotive paint. These include look, color, cost, application difficulty, drying time, health hazards, and base-coat & finishing options. Discover how to choose correctly at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 12:43:40 pm    

How To Choose The Correct Aftermarket Exhaust System For Your Car

  » Cars & Transportation


Many people get aftermarket exhaust systems to improve the sound of a vehicle, but it will also improve its' performance with increased horsepower, better torque and reduction of turbo lag. Discover how to choose the best one at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 12:36:58 pm    

How To Choose An Aftermarket Car Audio System

  » Cars & Transportation


Even though stock stereo systems are much better now, for the very latest features and best sound quality, an aftermarket car stereo system is still a necessary upgrade. How do you know which one to get? Discover how to choose at GearheadDIVA.com!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by GearheadDiva 2012-01-25 12:32:08 pm    
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