I’m a big fan of Chris Fix and his videos are an awesome resource for any car enthusiast. This one in particular had to be shared because it’s a really easy way to fix faded paint on an older vehicle for relatively cheap!
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What is the Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta?
Berlinetta? What? Does this guy mean the z28? IROC? No, you read that right, the Berlinetta. I had recently posted a Deal Find for one of these I stumbled upon in Canada and have since been receiving feedback on what the heck a Berlinetta is. For the third generation of the Chevrolet Camaro, GM offered…
How to store your motorcycle for winter
Every year around this time my local riding club is always buzzing with the best way to prep their motorcycles for winter. Unfortunately for you, this might be coming a little late as snow has fallen in parts of the country already. Timing is ticking, so let’s get down to business! Battery The first thing…
Deal Find: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta in Canada
Somebody buy this friggin’ thing before I do. I was alerted to this vehicle by a friend who knows I have had a long obsession with 3rd generation Camaros. This example is located in Wilmont, Ontario, Canada and is 1983 vintage listed for $3,500 Canadian dollars. It happens to be the Berlinetta edition, which if…
Find a local mechanic and support them
Whenever I hear someone bitching about their vehicle breaking down and how the dealer is quoting them an expensive repair, I cringe. Look there is nothing wrong with taking your vehicle to be serviced at your local dealer, but don’t expect it to be economical. With that said, also don’t expect a personal touch, such…
Is the Cobalt SS a future classic?
Back in 2004, General Motors was trying to break into the compact car world and replace the Cavalier which had been a modest success but could not compete with the Honda Civic SI, Acura Integra, or other compact legends. Under the Chevrolet brand, GM decided to launch the Cobalt with several sub models. I will…
Why a Ford Econoline Van might be the best used overland vehicle
Yeah that’s right, the Ford Econoline van… as an overland vehicle. Just hold for a minute while I explain. While the Econoline has done a fantastic job being the vehicle of choice for various trades people such as plumbers, delivery drivers, mobile mechanics, and moving/van rental companes, it has also serviced some “speciality” fields as…
Why a 4th gen Toyota 4Runner is the best used SUV for offroading
The Toyota 4Runner is a fine choice for anyone looking for a solid off-roading platform, however the best generation is most certainly the 4th. The codename for this generation is the N210 and it was manufactured from 2003-2009 model years. The vehicle is based on the Land Cruiser Prado 120 series retaining the same styling…
Why a used Dodge Challenger is great value
Specifically we are talking about the 3rd generation Dodge Challengers which went into production in 2008 and are continuing to roll off the line. The third generation Challenger is base off the 1970 Challenger and gets pretty much all of its styling from there. Depending on the model year, it is based on the Chrysler…
Deal Find: 1994 Toyota MR2 REV 3 GT-S
The Toyota MR2 is a two-seat, mid engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car that was built by Toyota in Japan from 1984 to 2007. Arguably the best generation of the MR2 was built from 1989 to 1999. Although it was larger than it’s predecessor, and weight about 400 pounds more, it came with a better interior, more…