Although the torque converter clutch is not part of the engine, it can make the car feel like the engine has a problem. The torque converter clutch is also known as a lockup converter. The lockup clutch serves many purposes and is part of the transmission. A regular converter on an automatic transmission is made […]
While anyone who owns a home or drives a properly insured vehicle has a good idea of what the respective liability insurance plans protect them for, many have no idea what personal liability policies are all about. and who should buy such protection. Also known as blanket insurance, such policies pay for costs that go […]
Efficient hybrid cars have engines that run on rechargeable batteries and gasoline, as opposed to gasoline or diesel. Hybrid cars can reduce smog by up to 90% and can get much better fuel economy than a normal engine. If it were possible for everyone to use this fuel-efficient transportation, they would hardly care about rising […]
Edgar Degas painted from photos: Degas became a painter right at the beginning of photography. He first had others take photos of him to use in his paintings. Later, he became an expert photographer. Degas’s paintings show the influence of photography on the cutout of figures. Before Degas, the whole person was inside the painting. […]
With the weather getting warmer, people everywhere are bringing out their favorite summer “toys,” including RVs, boats, motorcycles, and ATVs. Unfortunately, you cannot assume that your part-time vehicles are properly insured under an existing auto and/or home insurance policy. And rather than just adding these substantial investments to another policy, it’s better to look for […]
If you plan to visit the Kruger National Park, you should know a few things about this world-famous park before you arrive. The park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Africa and offers many opportunities for game viewing, learning, recreation and nature photography. Here is an overview of the Kruger National Park: […]
Australia is crazy about cars. Always has been. For decades, the Holden-Ford debate has been a major topic of conversation, and if you scratch an Australian motorist on anything to do with his car, you’ll be left speechless. Anything to do with car service is likely to spark a debate, or at least trigger some […]
Improved fuel economy saves you money every time you fill up! Fuel efficiency is a huge financial consideration when buying a car. In fact, buying a car that’s 10 miles per gallon more fuel efficient than another option you’re interested in can save you up to $10,000 over the life of the car. When shopping […]
When you buy a new car, it is always recommended to request car insurance quotes along with your car purchase, because car insurance is the only way to provide financial protection against any damage to your car. The terms and conditions of car insurance policies may vary from country to country. For example, the terms […]
The turn of the 20th century marked the advent of street cars. A new mode of transportation had emerged that was destined to revolutionize the world. Slowly but surely, the roads filled with four-wheeled beasts of different colors and sizes. They started with big, bulky engines, but later moved to sleeker, higher-efficiency models. Simply saying, […]