Replacing Shocks: When is it Time?
October 28, 2015
By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published October 18, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Replacing shocks on your car can dramatically improve your vehicle’s performance. These crucial components play a pivotal role in your suspension system, as they not only help smooth out rough roads by absorbing potholes and broken pavement, but they also affect braking, handling ...
Can the New Beetle Save Volkswagen’s U.S. Sales?
October 26, 2015
With Volkswagen’s emissions scandal still making headlines, nobody knows how long it will take the German automaker to turn things around. VW’s credibility is shot, that’s for sure. The company has been known as an innovator for years, earning them what seemed to be a die-hard fan base. We’ll see just how die-hard VW customers truly are in ...
Pack a Car Emergency Kit for the Long Road Ahead
October 22, 2015
By Matthew C. Keegan / Originally Published October 10, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / If you’re planning a long drive, especially one where you’ll be on the road for at least six hours, you need to ensure that your car emergency kit is well stocked. The farther you go, the more likely it is that something ...
Four Tips for Finding the Correct Car Part
October 15, 2015
Finding the right car parts at a swap meet can be a tricky business. Simply showing up and looking for an alternator, a starter, a water pump, or a fuel pump is going to leave a wide margin for error. A lot of times it’s not enough to simply know your vehicle’s year, make, and model when ...
Timing Chain Versus Timing Belt: A Primer
October 11, 2015
By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published October 6, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Knowing if there’s a timing chain versus a timing belt in your car, and what exactly they both do, can help you save on expensive maintenance, costly repairs or both. Although it might seem like an overly technical subject, understanding a timing belt ...
Classic Classified: 1978 Porsche 924
October 9, 2015
By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 11, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $6,000 ($11,500 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Nissan Versa today) Price now: $3,000 – $14,400 Approximate dollar difference: $3,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: .08% PORSCHE: ...
Suburbans & Panels – Featured Car Club Follow Up
October 6, 2015
Thank you to all of the Suburban & Panel owners who made the trip to the August 9, 2015 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show! (With a special thank you to Sheila Lucero for organizing everyone!) What fun to see such a variety of years, models, and styles, along with the different touches that each ...
Southern California Triumph Owners Assoc. – Featured Car Club – October 18, 2015
October 5, 2015
It’s always a pleasure to see all of our “Regulars” at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. We’re honored to have them, whether they’re spectators, vendors, or participants in the car corral. A few Import Car Corral “Regulars” have decided to get their club involved at our October 18, 2015 event by accepting an invitation to ...
Gustavo Portillo: Owner of Xtreme Shine and Green Plus Waterless
October 2, 2015
There may be water on Mars, but there’s not a lot to go around in California… which is one of the reasons we’re happy to introduce you to this month’s Featured Vendor: Gustavo Portillo, owner of Xtreme Shine and Green Plus Waterless. You can find Gustavo on Road 27, Spaces 70 and 72 at every Pomona Swap Meet ...
Classic Classified: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
October 1, 2015
By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 6, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $17,500 (33,700 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Chevrolet Impala today) Price now: $23,500 – $74,500 Approximate dollar difference: $41,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: 3% IMPALA: ...
The Rat Rod: Just an Unfinished Hot Rod?
September 28, 2015
A little while ago I decided to ask a few car enthusiasts at a local rod run what, exactly, is a rat rod. What makes them so different from traditional hot rods? I was shocked and amused by some of the answers that I received so I thought I’d share them with our readers (people who ...
Six Car Myths Debunked: Don’t be Duped!
September 27, 2015
By Benjamin Jerew / Originally Published September 25, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / We’ve all heard legends and old wives’ tales that defy logical explanation, yet Uncle Buck and Cousin Vinny absolutely swear by them. Like the majestic Jackalope, many car myths are just begging to be busted. Here are six car myths debunked: Car Myths ...
