Posted by Century3Chevy on 7:51 AM
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 and set up the perfect tailgate. It will also give you a head start on all the fun!
3. Bring A Tent. It might seem a little drastic to have a tent with you, but you won’t regret it. Not only do tents provide a great place to hangout in the shade, but they also provide a great dry area when it rains!
4. Bring Chairs. This one may be obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people forget chairs! Chairs are perfect for a tailgate in that they provide a place for people to hangout, congregate and easily eat their food.
5. Clean Up. No one likes the person who leaves all of his or her garbage behind after the tailgate. Trashing a parking lot can lead to both a bad reputation and tickets and fines! Respect the area, clean up after yourself and have fun.
Posted by Century3Chevy on 7:03 AM
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 sale was known as the Duryea. Only one model is known to still exist.
- Before the 1920s, cars didn't have gas gauges. Drivers had to estimate how much fuel was left, or risk running out.
For Drivers
- Cleveland was the first city in the United States to get a traffic light in 1914.
- In 1972 the average speed of cars on Los Angeles freeways was 60 miles per hour. Ten years later, the growing traffic problem dropped that number to 17 miles per hour.
- The average American will spend two weeks of her life stopped at red lights.
- To drive on all of the paved roads in the United States, you would have to drive nonstop at 100 miles per hour for over four years.
- The first car insurance policy was issued in Westfield, Massachusetts, in 1897.
Read the original article here: http://www.ehow.com/about_5280598_funny-cars.html#ixzz2OHBzl0H0
Posted by Century3Chevy on 7:03 AM
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 dealerships. "Following a few easy steps to spruce up your vehicle helps avoid costly repairs."
So take your car to a dealership to get checked out. Use this spring maintenance checklist to make sure your car is reliable and running efficiently.
Check the battery: You can't get where you are going if the car won't start. "Winter is tough on all the starting components like the starter and alternator. The battery works harder and can get drained," says Jimmie Swims, a specialist at the auto parts chain Auto Zone. Signs of a weak battery: dimming headlights or interior lights; power windows that take longer than usual to go up and down.”
“Check the brakes: Winter conditions and salt on the roads can lead to corrosion of brake parts; Auto Zone's Swims also points out that anti-lock braking systems get an especially hard workout in winter's slick conditions. Nothing is more crucial to your safety than your brakes, so get them checked. Trouble signs: pulling to one side when you hit the brakes, squeaking or grinding noises and a brake pedal that feels too soft.
Tire photo courtesy of Flickr user Bryan Alexander Battery photo courtesy of Flickr user Robert Hruzek”
Full article here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-40542866/car-care-spring-maintenance-check-list/
Posted by Century3Chevy on 3:00 AM
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#axzz2M7LpmIqL
Posted by Century3Chevy on 3:00 AM
