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Carley's Car Blog
Automotive technical editor and writer Larry Carley comments on cars, auto repair and service issues, energy issues and other automotive related topics
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This Car Blog page will be updated from time to time as I feel the need to comment on various automotive related topics or issues.
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Op-Ed Pieces:
 Should You Buy a Hybrid or Electric Car?
 Got Your New Muscle Car Stamps Yet?
 Moon Rocks May Be Best Solution to U.S. Debt Ceiling Crisis
 Self-Driving Cars & Driverless Autonomous Vehicles: The Next Big Thing?
 Cars Are a Cash Cow for Taxes
 Speeding is NOT a Crime!!
 My Advice for Selling, Trading or Getting Rid of Your Old Car or Truck
 How To Buy A Good Used Car (and NOT a Lemon!)
 Does Your Sex Appeal Really Depend On What Car You Drive?
 Preventing Auto Theft
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Distracted Driving Poses Safety Risk. So?
12 Defensive Driving Tips
CO2 Emissions (global warming issues)
New Automotive Technology:
Clean Diesel Technology
Who Killed GM's EV1 Electric Car?
Future Automotive Technology (Future Predictions from the Past)
Fuel Related Topics:
Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2011
Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2009
Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2008
Are High Gas Prices Giving You Gas Pains?
Ending Our Dependance on Foreign Oil
My Advice On Gas-Saving Gadgets
Fuel Pump Mfrs. Tackle Fuel Pump Warranty Issues
Recalls, Car Problems & Fixes:
Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Car Interiors
Ford Windstar Rear Axle Failure Recall
Ford Spark Plug Breakage Problem (Motorcraft plugs in 2004 - 2008 Ford Trucks w/5.4L V8, & 2005 - 2008 Mustang GT with 4.6L V8)
Toyota Prius Brake Recall
Toyota Unintended Acceleration: Possible Causes
Toyota Recalls 2005 to 2008 Corolla & Matrix for Defective Engine Computer
Toyota Steering Recall
Auto Repair Related Topics:
5 Car Noises You Should Not Ignore
5 Things Your Car May Need Now!
5 Things Your Car May Not Need
5 Warning Lights You Should Never Ignore!
5 Ways To Save Money on Auto Repairs
Don't Get Overcharged for Auto Repairs
How To Avoid Auto Repair Fraud, Scams and Rip-offs
How Much Should It Cost To Fix Your Car?
Repairophobia (Why People Fear Auto Repairs)
Are Cars becoming Unrepairable?
Car Repair Advice
Automotive Tools:
Tools for Repairing & Maintaining Your Car
Confessions of a Tool Junkie (Editorial I wrote for TechShop magazine)
Tool Resources
What Does the Future Hold for Automotive Service Tools?
Keeping Scan Tools Up-To-Date: It Never Ends
Tuner High Performance Scan Tools
Scan Tool Help
How to Buy a Scan Tool
Aluminum Racing Jacks: Let the Buyer Beware!
Auto Parts:
Most Often Replaced Auto Parts
What Goes Wrong With Cars (and When)
Where To Buy Auto Parts?
List of Auto Parts Suppliers
Car Reviews:
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
MAMA Spring Collection 2007
Highlights 2007 Chicago Auto Show
My Favorite Cars
Crappy Cars I Have Owned
So Long Saturn
2003 Jaguar S-Type
Other Automotive Blogs:
Automoblog
Autowriters.com Blog
Car Domain Blog
JustaCarGuy
The Truth About Cars
Be sure to visit our other websites:
AA1Car Automotive Diagnostic Help Center
Auto Repair Yourself
Carley Automotive Software
OBD2HELP
Random-Misfire
ScanToolCompanion
ScanToolHelp
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