Make Your Tailgate Tail-Great!

Spring is here! And what comes with spring? Baseball! That’s right, baseball season is almost here and with these five tips, you can have the perfect tailgate! 1. Plan Ahead. Make sure you’re not rushing around in the morning trying to gather up what you’ll need. The day before a tailgate is the day you should go out and buy your burgers, drinks, snacks, plates and any other necessities you might need. Additionally, make sure you know where your grill and cooler are... those are sort of essentials. 2. Show Up Early. You’re going to want to show up 3-4 hours before the game starts. This gives you enough time to find the perfect parking spot...

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10 Coolest Car Facts

  The history of the automobile is lengthy in America! Cars have been on the road for over 100 years across the country. Wondering what the weirdest things about cars are? Check out these fun car facts from eHow! The Early Days The first speeding tickets were given out in 1902, when the top speed of most cars was around 45 miles per hour. Some of the first cars ever made used a pair of levers to steer. Steering wheels weren't introduced for several years. Even before the Model T, the first popular American car was the Curved Dash Oldsmobile, which sold new for $650. The first car ever produced in America for...

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Car Care: Spring Maintenance Check List

It’s officially the Ides of March, so beware! You and your car may be excited to hit the road again in the nice weather, but over 9 million people break down and have to call AAA each summer. What can you do to help your car recover from the winter, and get ready for the nicer weather? “If, like most Americans, you're not driving a fresh-from-the-showroom ride - the average age of passenger vehicles in the U.S. is just over 10 years old - it's time to give your car a little springtime TLC."Drivers often overlook their cars when it is spring cleaning time," says Shawn Hoelzer, master technician for CarMax, the largest U.S. chain of used car...

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Car Confessions Data Chart

We all have little bits of interesting information and odd behaviors somewhere in our relationship with our cars. Some people don’t mind if you smoke in their car, others don’t always wear a seat belt (though they should), and most people have even named their car! This infographic presents the results of a poll where more than 1000 people were asked a variety of questions about their cars, so check out this infographic for the results. More here:http://blogs.automotive.com/car-confessions-data-chart-120407.html#axzz2M7Lpm...

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20 Most Interesting Facts About Cars

“All of you guys have read certain interesting facts about animals, technology, or people at least once in [your] life. Right? And since [a] car is something you use every day, this time it’ll be facts about cars. These infotaining car facts might surprise everybody, from car enthusiast[s] to simply car owner[s]. So in the name of entertainment and because car[s] [are] the most popular type of transport, [here is a] list of great facts about automobiles and things regarding autos. Accompanied with pictures that will help you get a visual description, these great facts can change your attitude towards routine work or usual stuff. Get to know [these]...

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