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My little blue Toyota Corolla is about to turn 13 and will hit 100,000 miles sometime this summer!  I can’t wait.  We’ve had this car for as long as I can remember, through all the siblings learning to drive, sneaking out and getting in trouble.  It’s seen us all off to college and taken us home again.  It had to get it’s engine replaced (not because of any fault with the Toyota parts, be still my heart to think, but because I got an oil change at a certain establishment that I now consider disreputable and they drained the oil but never put any back in before charging me and sending me off on a road trip.  Fun times!), it’s been through a few set of tires, but looking at it you would never think it was a day over six.  It’s been to a few proms, carried the designated driver and a few more less than sober friends, carried the dog and just last week, my sister’s baby.  That was kind of amazing to see.  I have a picture of her at sixteen learning to drive in the car, and now I have a picture of her with Isabel, her baby daughter in it.  With any luck, maybe Isabel will learn to drive on it too!  Wouldn’t that be amazing?  If any car can do it, it’s our little Corolla.  She’s a part of the family!

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The reason for putting this post under the “Repair & Service” category has to do with why the local community college was hosting a massive hot rod and cool motorcycle show. Having read about some of the new offerings now available to learn about automotive repair, collision and paint and body classes, it came as no surprise when I saw the community college was going to open the parking lot this weekend to over 200 tricked out cars, trucks, and super high end motorcycles.

And it makes a lot of sense for a number of reasons. Even though they are not charging admission, the school organizers feel confident they’ll be able to raise money by offering interesting raffles and and other prize give aways as well as charging for the limited parking close to the event.

Perhaps more importantly, the administration hopes that such a focused event will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the potential student body. It tends to follow that if your interested in hot, fancy cars, you may be interested in learning more and attending classes.

And if you are in the marketplace for a new career or a change in your current job, then there will be plenty of opportunity to learn about the college’s upcoming offerings this summer and fall.

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When my husband and I went to Cancun, we decided to rent a car.  We were kind of nervous about it because we had no idea where we were going and what it would be like to drive in Mexico.  It did take a while to get use to it.  People in Cancun seemed to drive much more aggressively than in the United States.  This was especially true for the taxi drivers.  They would weave in and out of traffic and actually hang out the window and yell at people.  It made us glad that we checked out the Cancun airport car rentals as soon as we got off of the plane.  I would have been terrified riding in a cab from the airport to the hotel.

Cancun rental cars are a great option for a vacation.  It was very convenient and it was nice to be able to drive everywhere and be able to leave our stuff in the car.  We were also able to get around without having to worry about paying for cabs and waiting around for taxis and buses.  We got lost almost every day but even that was pretty fun.  Getting to spend time with my husband was worth getting lost!

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There are some truck accessories that make your truck look cooler and increase its resale value, and there are others you can add that help protect it while also making it look sharp. Bull bars are one of those accessories you can add that will keep your truck looking great for years by protecting your front grille from the major and minor collisions, bumps, and scrapes that are inflicted on vehicles in urban environments. Make no mistake, it’s a rough world out there for all vehicles, and it’s just common sense to get the most protection you can for your precious set of wheels, whether you’re driving a car, a truck, or one of the new hybrid or electric vehicles. In fact, it actually makes more sense to purchase a bull bar package for your car if it is one of those hybrids. They’re generally more lightweight than conventional cars, and more prone to body damage because of collisions. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that right now there are still a lot of hefty gas-guzzlers on the road that can really smash a smaller vehicle because of their greater gross vehicle weights. So, take care of your car or truck by adding extra front-end protection. I found an interesting article at this website on the value of adding bull bars: http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/213771/trucks/safety_and_cosmetic_features_of_truck_bull_bars.html.

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I have spent the past five hours searching all over for toyota oem parts and corolla parts for my cars and I am tired! For the rest of the day I think I will just relax and take it easy around the house. I hate running errands all day like this because it just totally and completely wears you out. I think what sounds good tonight is making some easy food and maybe playing some video games. I got this new game just this last week that I think is a whole lot of fun and I just want to play it and play it and play it.

 Other things I am considering doing for the rest of the night is watching a movie or reading a book. If I watch a movie I think that the movie that I will watch will just simply have to be of course the car classic called The Fast and the Furious, just because I am in a major car mood now because of my errands that I was doing all day. Then again, maybe instead of doing any of this, I will just go take a nice relaxing hot bath and go to bed early. I have to say, that option sounds pretty darned good too.

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The best place to get a first look at Mitsubishi cars is of course on the internet.  Here you will be able to not only get an initial feel of what the car will look like, but you can play around with various colors as well as options.  Simply going and looking at new cars Fort Worth will not satisfy your needs for creativity.  You will need to look and explore to see what looks best and what you think you may want in the vehicle.  It will also allow you to get a feel on pricing as well as availability of the vehicle that you are interested.   Of course if you are looking at getting a Mitsubishi, you will also need to consider where to get Mitsubishi parts for your vehicle.  It is inevitable that you will need to replace some parts on your car and you will want original parts.

So make sure that you are able to get the Mitsubishi that you want, but that you are also able to fix it as necessary without long delays for the parts or other items needed for the repairs.  Do your homework, so there will be no regrets later.

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I swung by my wife’s office today, told her to clear the rest of her schedule for the afternoon because I had a surprise for her.  Now, she’s a bit of a workaholic, so she protested at first, but she’s also a very curious wife, so she agreed eventually.  I got her in the car (I got an easy rent a car from the Miami car rental; Florida car hire is so cheap it was worth it!) which she loved, because it was a drop top, and she settled in the car and gave me a big sigh and a smile.  She didn’t know where we were going, and I wasn’t telling her, so she just leaned back in the seat and slept in the sun for a while. 

I drove two hours down the coast, and she only woke up once I pulled into the parking lot.  When she opened her eyes, she gasped and jumped out of the car.  “I thought they burned down!” she said, nearly squealing as she came over and kissed me.  It was the tiny little crab shack where we had our first date fifteen years ago.  I told her how I just read in the paper that they had reopened after more than five years of being closed because the father never sold the property and his kids finally took over the business.  We had the best lunch, walked on the beach, and stayed until sunset.  What a great day.

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What separates the men from the boys when it comes to having a really cool truck? Is it a big set of swamp tires? How about hood ornaments? Could it be the Mag Hytec drivetrain cover? Well regardless of how you personally answer the question, it will almost certainly boil down to the truck parts and accessories that have been added. After all, there is really only one word for a stock truck: Boring!

Of course bolting on some cool parts or accessories will clearly make a huge impact. But let’s think about this for a minute: What is so different about the trucks that win the trophies at auto shows? Yes, they do have all kinds of bolt on accessories. Many of then will even take it a step further with a piece, or several pieces that are custom fabricated. But there is something else too. Are you thinking of it yet?

That is correct! They all have fancy custom paint jobs. I’m a flames kind of guy myself. Nothing screams “look at me” better that contrasting flames with multiple colors burning down the side of a truck. Of course flames are not the only thing you see a lot of. Skulls are very popular too. The bottom line is simple though. The more you do to your truck, the more looks you will get.

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My best friend and I just got tickets to the big auto show next month. I have to admit-I’m stoked! It’s been several years since I last attended an auto show, and I’m excited to see what they have in store. The concept cars alone will be well worth the price of admission.

But a car show is so much more than that. I love the “pimped out” cars they have. I remember the last time I went they had added all these crazy Toyota accessories to a Camry. I never would have guessed that a few Camry parts could make that car look so cool. They also had a Toyota parts center where you could purchase accessories for your own Toyota or Scion.

I’m assuming they’ll have a bunch of the new 09 cars at the show next month. That’ll be cool because I haven’t had a chance to read about the new models yet. I’ll be sure to take my picture next to a bunch of expensive cars so I can pretend I’m cooler than I am!

So, do you like going to auto shows? If so, what’s your favorite part of them? I can’t wait to go!

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I am so happy with the current situation that I am in. I am looking for high quality Suzuki parts and I think I finally have found them.  There are many great reasons why I want to fix up my vehicle instead of purchasing a new one, but I have found that it may not be the most affordable route to take. That was until I started looking for the parts that I need online. I have done my homework and have found some of the best pricing available on these parts. For my Suzuki vehicle, this will work well to help me get it up and running while still keeping me within my budget.

When I was looking for used trucks Forth Worth, thinking that I would have to purchase a new vehicle instead of trying to get my own new one, I was getting frustrated. I knew that I did not want to spend too much money but I felt like I had no other option in the current market. I looked at various new trucks Weatherford and elsewhere without luck. This is one of the best ways to get frustrated. But, having done that search, I was able to find the type of parts I need so now I can definitely fix my vehicle up.

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