How to Modernize Old Cars

Pontiac

The average age of cars and light trucks on American roads is around 12 years. This is most likely because the average transaction price for a new vehicle exceeds $44,000. Fortunately, cars are now built to last much longer than they were just a few years ago. However, this means that most cars on the…

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Powerful Modern Muscle

Dodge-Challenger-Hellcat

Since Léon Le Vavasseur built the Antoinette in 1904, the V8 engine has been around. Many automakers experimented with engine configurations, but the 1910 De Dion-Bouton was the first V8-engined car to be mass-produced. Cadillac was the first to mass-produce the V8 engine in its Type-51 L-Head configuration. The V8 engine has been used in…

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DeSoto History (the short version)

DeSoto

Many automobile manufacturers with long and illustrious histories have not survived to the present day. In this category, one company stands out: DeSoto, which was previously a Chrysler division that specialized in the kinds of large family cars that were common among 1950’s American autos. The Hernando de Soto brand, named after the Spanish conquistador…

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How to Prepare for an Auction

Auction Cars

Although you can technically attend the auction with no prior experience, doing some essential research can save you a lot of money. Given the current economic climate, not everyone can afford to walk into a car dealership and drive away in the brand new, zero-mileage ride of their dreams. Nonetheless, with errands to run and…

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Stage It Well and Sell It Online

Cars for Sale

Because my friends know I have a lot of shopping experience, they all assume I know how to sell a car online. But here’s the thing: I’ve never done that. After all, I’m an appraiser, and as such, I don’t make enough money to buy any car I want. Those who can afford to do…

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The Best Classy Custom Mats

Lux Mats

A gorgeous car isn’t only about how it appears on the outside. Its inside matters more than you might believe, as it not only complements it aesthetically but also provides a higher level of comfort. Why not combine flair and utility by getting customized automobile floor mats? There is a plethora of options for personalizing…

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Simple “Mods” Anyone Can Do

Custom Car

Cheap DIY Car Modifications   Steering Wheel Cover – A matching or elegant steering wheel cover is an easy mod. They come in a variety of colors, materials, and even heated ones. [wpadcenter_ad id=1900 align=’none’]   Getting a customized grille for your automobile is one of my favorite ways to bling out your car without…

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Modifications Influence Resale Value

Gray-Hot-Rods

  Because cars are built to spec for a reason, modifications can significantly alter resale value depending on the car.   The original parts fit perfectly because they were designed to do so. Engines, brakes, suspension, frame, and tires are all selected, manufactured, and tuned for specific characteristics that the manufacturer determined years in advance.…

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Save Some of The Car’s Value

Used Car Lot

The Resale Value of Your Car Car values continue to fall, and there is no way to stop them. On average, a car loses around 20% of its value as soon as it is driven off the lot. Granted, depreciation slows as time passes, but it remains an unstoppable force. There are, however, steps you…

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