Author: Johnny Lewis

After-sale, Used, or New Car Parts and Discounts?
Automotive Technician

After-sale, Used, or New Car Parts and Discounts?

- by Johnny Lewis

The situation when your car needs to be replaced is not as easy as people initially think. There is difficulty choosing between the two types of auto parts available: new ones and aftermarket goods. Besides, there is the trouble of having to spend much. When it comes to cars, most expenses are significant. People suddenly find their vehicles impossible to use and this means unplanned expenses. Unwanted bills can have a significant impact on one’s budget. The buyer must then strike a balance between the price and the type of goods needed.

It is human nature to want to solve car problems – or any problems – at the lowest possible cost and by getting the most compatible solution. Auto parts replacement is a problem that requires quick repair. How can customers who have problems go through choices available online or at local parts dealers? The market currently has three …

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Beware Of These Obnoxious And Rude Drivers
Automotive Technician

Beware Of These Obnoxious And Rude Drivers

- by Johnny Lewis

I used to have a grueling daily commute of 20 miles on one of the busiest interstates in the U.S; the infamous 405 freeway in Southern California. It was extremely tiring, emotionally draining and, traffic was customarily moving along at five miles per hour but the worst part was dealing with rude and obnoxious drivers on the road. Top obnoxious driving behaviors include; driving like a turtle in the far left lane, cutting people off at the last minute in order to merge onto the freeway, failing to use turn signals and drivers yapping away on their cell phones.

Mr I’m Too Cool For Turn Signals

For some reason this person feels they are above using turn signals unlike normal people. Perhaps they are too important or above the law. For some reason the rules don’t apply to them.   However they have no problem driving like a snake in and …

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Basic Parallel Parking Tips
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Basic Parallel Parking Tips

- by Johnny Lewis

Many new drivers have difficulty parking parallel. Some drivers make the mistake of trying to navigate into a tight spot with the front of their vehicle headfirst but this doesn’t ever work; the way to correctly parallel park is to reverse into space. It’s not just new drivers that have difficulty parallel parking; I am a very experienced driver with over 15 years of driving under my belt and I still have difficulty performing this maneuver. Parallel parking was just never covered during Drivers Classes which I took when I was a teenager. Below are some basic guidelines to help you get your car into that tight spot!

1. Finding a place that you want to park in

Make sure that the spot that you choose has sufficient room for you to maneuver into. If you are a novice you may want to pick a bigger space to start out …

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Job Prospects in the Canadian Automotive Sector Look Bright
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Job Prospects in the Canadian Automotive Sector Look Bright

- by Johnny Lewis

From dealers, rental and repair shop agents (and more), the Canadian automotive industry provides many satisfying and long-lasting career opportunities. In fact, Canada’s automotive industry is the sixth largest on the planet, accounting for 25% of the country’s merchandise exports. According to the Canadian Automotive Industry Association, direct employment in the aftermarket (relating to the manufacture, remade, distribution, wholesale and retail of replacement parts, accessories, tools, equipment, accessories, chemicals and services) totaled 410,700 jobs in 2009.

Despite these numbers, you would be perfectly reasonable to assume that the industry’s job prospects have taken a hit in the last few years. The economic downturn in 2008, along with accelerated automation and global warming posed tough challenges and led to a 21% drop in new car sales…which obviously had a trickle down effect in all areas of automotive manufacturing, sales and repairs.

However, the industry has bounced back in the last two …

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Situation About Key Parts of China's Automotive Industry
Automotive Technician

Situation About Key Parts of China’s Automotive Industry

- by Johnny Lewis

China’s automobile industry has gained a rapid development. In 2009, annual output reached 13.79 million. And China is one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world. However, some important parts such as bush bearings, axle guides, thrust washers, and auto mold parts mainly depend on imports which bring a golden opportunity and a big challenge for Chinese bearing manufacturers and the automotive mold manufacturing industry.

At present, China’s resource-efficient bearing manufacturing technology, which is an independent intellectual property, is more material-efficient and energy-efficient than conventional bi-metal bearing manufacturing technology. It requires less investment and less usage of equipments. Thus, it is an excellent opportunity for development. Until the end of the patent license of “Automotive mold self-lubricating composite metal embossing die V block” in 2009, China had completed the restructuring of the traditional and existing sintering bi-metal manufacturing technology of sliding bearing through twenty years’ accumulation and efforts. And …

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Understanding the Bad Credit Car Loan
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Understanding the Bad Credit Car Loan

- by Johnny Lewis

Do you know the difference between “good” credit and “bad” credit? Many people understand that it has to do with their overall credit score, and some even understand that they actually might have three different credit scores depending upon the agency making the report. Additionally, there are many other people who have discovered that bad credit also comes from a history of late or overdue payments, defaults on loans, and even bankruptcy. This is the reason that many consumers need a bad credit car loan when they are trying to buy a new vehicle.

Someone with good credit is going to have no indication of tardiness with their bills, and no signs of any inability to repay a loan. The credit report of someone with a “bad” history, however, is going to make the lender worry if they will get all of the money back without having to pursue some …

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