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Vote for: What is the best automobile battery tester?

battery | Jul 21st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
spx 3181 otc 130 amp heavy duty battery
SPX 3181 OTC 130-Amp Heavy-Duty Battery Load Tester
spx 3180 otc 100 amp battery load tester
SPX 3180 OTC 100-Amp Battery Load Tester
auto meter bva 300 battery tester car truck
Auto Meter BVA-300 Battery Tester - Car/Truck/SUV Parts
car battery chargers schumacher 65amp 10 20 amp
Car Battery Chargers : Schumacher 65amp 10-20 amp 2 Amp Hybrid
granite 1295 6v 12v battery tester alarm monitor
Granite 1295 6V-12V Battery Tester Alarm Monitor

Your automobile has a battery under the hood which provides the starter motor with the electricity it needs to start the engine from a dead stop. If you don't have enough charge in the battery, your starter motor can't function, and your engine won't start. This will prevent you from getting where you're going. With a car battery tester, you can ensure that your battery is up to snuff by checking its available voltage and amperage daily. Which car battery tester do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best heated steering wheel cover?

heated steering | Aug 28th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
type sw12750 6 black heated steering wheel cover
Type S SW12750-6 Black Heated Steering Wheel Cover
winplus type s heated steering wheel cover
Winplus Type-S Heated Steering Wheel Cover
heated steering wheel cover 12v gas 36v electric
Heated Steering Wheel Cover for 12V Gas and 36V Electric Golf Carts
04 nissan maxima heated leather steering wheel infiniti
04 NISSAN MAXIMA HEATED LEATHER STEERING WHEEL infiniti
bmw e38 e39 heated steering wheel 528i 540i
Bmw E38 E39 Heated Steering Wheel 528i 540i 740il 750il

If you've ever driven in the winter, you know that cold weather can make the steering wheel of your automobile almost unbearably cold. This can make gripping it hard and may lead to lack of control over the vehicle during the very season when control is most important. Which of these heated steering wheel covers would you most likely use to prevent his from being a problem in future?

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What is the best thing to paint on your van (part 2)

Vote for: What is the best thing to paint on your van (part 2)

painting | May 17th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
surf
Surf
acid freakout
Acid freakout
food
Food
ponies
Ponies
vikings
Vikings

The side of a van is a great place to paint a nice mural. It's a large expanse of sheet metal that you bring about with you when you drive; why not use it as a canvas upon which to display the cultural icons with which you identify. There are many different classic van-mural motifs. Which among them do you consider the most compelling?

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Vote for: What is the best steering wheel knob (part 1)

steering wheel knob | Aug 2nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
type ac50092 60 6 steering wheel spinner knob
Type S AC50092-60/6 Steering Wheel Spinner Knob
custom accessories folding steering wheel spinner
Custom Accessories Folding Steering Wheel Spinner
deluxe steering wheel spinner model kh9181
Deluxe Steering Wheel Spinner, Model# KH9181
chrome skull steering wheel spinner knob
Chrome Skull Steering Wheel Spinner Knob
triangle design car steering wheel spinner knob suicide
Triangle Design Car Steering Wheel Spinner Knob Suicide Knob (YI-81)

A good steering wheel knob will make it much easier for you to make wide, sweeping turns with delicate control while only using one hand. Long the favored accessory of buss drivers, the steering wheel knob is an easy and removable upgrade you can simply install yourself. Which of these steering wheel knobs would you most like to mount on your wheel?

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Vote for: What is the best boy-racer car for modding (part 8)

boy racer | Sep 20th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
audi a3
Audi A3
citro n saxo
Citroën Saxo
alfa romeo 156
Alfa Romeo 156
fiat seicento
Fiat Seicento
ford focus
Ford Focus

Modding an automobile gives you lots of opportunity to express your unique personality and get in tough with your inner creativity. Turning a stock ride into something worthy of the runway is a great achievement, and provides a good family project for parents interested in teaching automobile mechanic skills to their children. Which of these rides would you most like to customize with your kids?

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What is the best automobile jack?

Vote for: What is the best automobile jack?

diy | Jun 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
12v electric scissor car auto jack 1 2
12v Electric Scissor Car Auto Jack + 1/2" Impact Wrench
big red chrome 2 ton jack combo t82000w
Big Red Chrome 2 Ton Jack Combo, T82000W
gm performance parts 2 ton hydraulic trolley jack
GM Performance Parts 2 Ton Hydraulic Trolley Jack - GM7002
upg 86025 12v automotive tire jack
UPG 86025 12V Automotive Tire Jack
classic 2 ton floor jack buffalo tools
Classic 2-ton Floor Jack by Buffalo Tools

A good car jack is one of the most important tools in you garage. A good jack lets you get at the bottom of the car, which is where most of the real issues in need of fixing are going to occur. If you don't have a jack, it's virtually impossible to fix a broken fuel line or replace your car's brakes. Which of these great automotive jacks do you like the best?

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Vote for: What are the best automotive jack stands?

diy | Aug 13th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
omega hw93503 3 ton jack stands
Omega HW93503 - 3 Ton Jack Stands
shinn fu america t6902 pr 2ton iron jack
Shinn Fu Of America T6902 Pr 2Ton Iron Jack Stand
neiko 20855 pair 3 ton automotive truck jack
Neiko #20855 Pair 3 Ton Automotive - Truck Jack Stands
torin jacks 3 ton jack stand pair
Torin Jacks 3 Ton Jack Stand Pair
3 ton capacity vehicle jack stands w safety
3 Ton Capacity Vehicle Jack Stands w Safety Ratchets

If you're going to be doing work on the underside of your vehicle, it's important that you have some jack stands that you can use to keep the axles raised and the wheels off the ground. These jack stands can be locked into place to keep your car secure while you work on it. Which of these great automobile jack stands do you prefer for keeping your automobile elevated?

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Vote for: What is the best bolt-on truck accessory?

truck accessories | Jul 25th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
airaid intake systems
Airaid Intake Systems
airbagit
Airbagit
amp research power step
Amp Research Power Step
grant revolution airbag steering wheel
Grant Revolution Airbag Steering Wheel
banks techni cooler system
Banks Techni-Cooler System

Customizing your truck can be a lot of fun, especially if you stick to the simple devices that make the operation seamless. If you want to easily upgrade your truck, you can look to any of these great devices. The cost of these devices varies from dozens to hundreds of dollars, and they can provide everything from performance upgrades to expansions of your truck's utility. Which of these great accessories do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best brake bleeding kit?

diy | Jul 21st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
mityvac brake bleeding kit
Mityvac Brake Bleeding Kit
actron 7840 brake bleed kit
Actron 7840 Brake Bleed Kit
craftsman brake bleeder vacuum test kit 20930
Craftsman Brake Bleeder Vacuum Test Kit - 20930
actron cp7835 vacuum pump brake bleed kit
Actron CP7835 Vacuum Pump/Brake Bleed Kit
formula brake bleed kit
Formula Brake Bleed Kit

If you're going to be working on your car's brakes yourself, chances are you will need to bleed the brake fluid out of the brake lines before servicing. This can be a messy and time consuming process if you don't have a proper brake bleeding kit. Luckily many manufacturers now produce kits that allow a single person to quickly and easily drain a standard set of automobile brake lines. Which of these brake bleeding kits would you most like to use to work on your car?

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Vote for: What is the best car brake lathe?

diy | Aug 28th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
bendpak ranger rl 18c caliper mount car brake
BendPak Ranger RL-18C Caliper Mount On The Car Brake Lathe
ammco amm800 car brake lathe amm 800 otv
Ammco AMM800 On the Car Brake Lathe AMM 800 OTV
kwik way kww108 0004 02 power drive 108
Kwik-way (KWW108-0004-02) Power Drive for 108 Kwik-lathe on-Car
9 2 pfm pro cut car brake lathe
9.2 Pfm Pro-cut On Car Brake Lathe Procut
rti technologies brc35 car brake lathe
RTI Technologies BRC35 On Car Brake Lathe

If you are serious about doing car repairs yourself, you will require a number of different tools that are extremely specialized. One of these is the brake lathe, a device designed to grind down brake components until they are the desired dimension and smoothness. This helps make for a better, more fuel efficient ride and fewer stopping problems. Which of these brake lathes would you most likely use in your own home shop?

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