The Concours d’LeMons: Odd & Awful Car Show
September 3, 2015
If you’re a car guy and you’re in Pebble Beach, Calif., in August, you’re probably there for one thing, and one thing only: the Concours d’Elegance. It’s truly one of the automotive world’s premier events, and something every classic car lover should see at least once in their lifetime. On the flip side, a car ...
Driverless Car Technology is Closer than You Think
September 2, 2015
By Holly Reich / Originally Published June 22, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Driverless car technology, otherwise known as the self-driving car, autonomous car or robotic car, is capable of navigating the environment without a human at the helm — and it’s nothing new. Most major car companies have been hard at work on this technology for ...
Finding Car Parts Online to Save Time and Money
August 28, 2015
With nearly two months until the next Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, where can you go right now to find the parts you need for your project? Online, of course! The internet has made our lives so much more convenient, and it has changed the way the world does business. Instead of waiting ...
Keep Your Car Clean Without Using Water
August 27, 2015
By Toni Avery / Originally Published August 22, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / The summer months wreak havoc on your utility bills, and these hot months can lead to water shortages in many regions. If water consumption is regulated in your area, it doesn’t mean that washing your car has to be tossed to the wayside. ...
Zelectric Motors: Classic Volkswagens Go Electric
August 26, 2015
One of the main challenges of driving classic vehicles on a regular basis is compromising fuel efficiency on the road. While modern hybrid and fully electric cars are increasing their market share on a daily basis, there’s no denying our love for the classics… especially Volkswagens. Fortunately, Zelectric Motors of San Diego has taken up the gauntlet ...
How to Cool an Overheated Engine: Staying Safe When Things Get Hot
August 21, 2015
By Erich Reichert / Originally Published August 10, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / When summer comes and drivers crank their air conditioning (AC), vehicles can overheat, even if they’re serviced regularly and running well. If you look down and notice your temperature gauge climbing, don’t panic. Here’s a quick rundown of how to cool an overheated ...
Risky Business: Buying a Car on Craigslist
August 19, 2015
Doing a Google search for ‘craigslist horror stories’ illustrates, over a quarter of a million times in fact, why people should be wary of buying or selling anything on craigslist. Of course, there are plenty of honest ads, and good people behind many of them… but, the scary flip side of the coin has fraud, abduction, ...
Mind the Gap: How to Replace Spark Plugs
August 14, 2015
By Erich Reichert / Originally Published July 31, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / While every part of your vehicle’s engine is important, spark plugs are often underestimated. They are critical components that can significantly impact performance and efficiency. Critical functions, such as power output, fuel economy and even engine temperature are affected by the condition of ...
Auction Recap: Mecum Denver 2015
August 10, 2015
By Andrew Newton / Originally Published June 30, 2015 / Hagerty / Mecum concluded its first ever two-day sale in Denver, Colo., on June 27 with a sales total of $11,761,200. Out of the 638 offered for sale, 389 lots sold for a sell-through rate of 61 percent, and the average sale price was $30,234. Denver didn’t ...
Classic Pickups Are the Fastest Growing Collector Vehicle Segment
August 4, 2015
By Hagerty / Originally Published July 6, 2015 / Hagerty / Significant Shift from Utility to Collectability As the collector vehicle lifestyle continues to evolve, classic pickups have become the fastest growing segment among collectors. Analysis conducted by the Hagerty Valuation Team confirms the number of pickups purchased by collectors has grown more than any other collector ...
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: $10,000 sports cars that won’t be cheap forever
July 31, 2015
By Hagerty / Originally Published June 29, 2015 / Hagerty / Everyone knows that the classic car market is on an upswing at the moment. The pessimists are fond of saying that there’s nothing left that’s cheap and worth owning or that has any chance of appreciating in the future. We say: BS. Here are five that ...
Phaet Will Find a Way: The Volkswagen Phaeton
July 29, 2015
In Greek mythology, Phaeton was the son of Helios, the sun god. One day Phaeton begged his father to let him drive the chariot of the sun. Helios reluctantly agreed and handed over the reins. But, the inexperienced Phaeton was unable to control the horses, and the earth was set ablaze. Zeus, appalled by the destruction, ...
