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Why on Earth Would You Go to an Auto Salvage Yard?

Auto salvage yards can be gold mines for auto parts. We have earned stellar credentials in our industry, and have parts for vehicles from 2001 onwards.

Time for a new exhaust?

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, a...

10 most reliable car brands

These are the car makers least likely to give you problems down the road.

What Car Is More Reliable Than We Think?

Some cars have a reputation for absolutely draining the bank account of their owners, but ask people who love them and they’ll tell you “It’s just a bad reputation! If you change the engine and transmission out at the suggested intervals, they’re not really that unreliable!” Stereotypes abound: Fiats fall apart at the dealership. Land Rovers will bankrupt you. Modern diesels are all garbage. Unreliability even…

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

5 Ways to Extend the Life of your Transmission

Anything you can do to keep your transmission working properly and working for longer will save you money and headaches. Here are five ways to extend the life of your transmission.

Does the 7-day GM diet work? Benefits, risks, and meal plans

The GM, or General Motors, weight-loss diet plan involves eating only specific food groups each day for a total of 7 days. In this article, we look at how the diet works, its benefits and risks, and possible meal plans.

GM is About to Avoid a Major Disaster

Hey Internet! GM Wants You To Name Their eBike For Cash

Not a particularly exciting story out of Detroit, but one that the Internet needs to be aware for one reason and one reason only, Boaty McBoatface. GM has created an electric bike and would like the Internet’s help naming it because they’re apparently masochists. The winner will receive $10,000 and nine runner-ups will each receive …

The Ultimate GM Quiz

General Motors has released countless models, weathered a Great Depression, and survived two World Wars (and supplied tanks for them). Think you know one of the world's most recognizable car manufacturers? Find out in this Ultimate GM Quiz.

OnStar may start selling data collected from cars

OnStar Corp., the General Motors communication service for drivers, may soon start selling customer data to other companiesIn emails sent to customers, OnStar detailed changes to its privacy statement that go into effect in December. Under the revised policy, the company may start collecting data from any vehicle equipped with an OnStar device and could share that information with credit card processors, law enforcement and…

Raytheon and GM help train U.S soldiers for civilian jobs as auto technicians

Developed through a partnership between Raytheon, the U.S. Army and General Motors, the Shifting Gears program trains soldiers who are headed for civilian life to become GM-certified automotive technicians.