No two ways about it, we Americans love our cars. And a lot of us love to customize them, soup them up, hop them up, rod them out, or otherwise modify them so that they stand out in a crowd (or so they’re faster and louder). We turn them into hot rods, rat rods, street rods and ...

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A classic car in your driveway is a beautiful sight. It’s almost as beautiful as a classic car on the road. After watching hours of reality garage shows on the Discovery Channel and seeing the veteran gear-heads from your neighborhood rolling down the road in their sweet rides, maybe you’ve decided that it’s your turn. Now you just need to know how ...

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Bringing out the absolute best from the paint on your classic car can take some real effort, especially the first time around. But, once these steps have been completed, future efforts to wax your car should be easier, and more straightforward. For a picture perfect gloss shine on your car, try this: Wash & Dry – Using ...

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You never know what you’ll find at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. At the last show, one of my employees bought a 2.5” lift kit from another vendor, who was located just a few spaces away from us (we’re on Road 22, Spaces 22, 24, and 26). We ordered our employee some tires ...

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Rat Rods are the adult version of those pinewood derby cars you raced as a kid. Think of a Rat Rod as a homemade Hot Rod. There are lots of reasons to DIY a custom Rod, including: it can be way less expensive, you can learn a lot in the process, and you get a ridiculous sense of ...

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It sounds like common sense. But, honestly, how many of us consider our driving techniques when it comes to saving gasoline? We look for the cheapest gas station, maybe turn off the a/c (because Dad said to), and that’s pretty much it. What more can we do to drive more efficiently and save money? These ...

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If you find your classic car’s paint marred by a scratch, we have some suggestions for you. Here are five products that may help restore your car’s shine without a costly trip to a paint and body shop. Before beginning with any of these products, wash your car. Make sure it’s dry, and out of the sun. You’ll ...

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We all want our classic car to look its best, but that can get expensive. Not to mention the fact that many store-bought cleaners have chemicals that may be harmful to you, the environment, and sometimes even to the car they’re supposed to preserve. Here are a few eco-friendly and inexpensive ideas to help keep your treasure looking (and ...

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By Benjamin Preston / Originally Published March 3, 2015 / Hagerty The automotive industry has come a long way when it comes to protecting its new vehicles from the ravages of rust. Better galvanizing and preventative coatings have, said Mike Quincy, an automotive content specialist at Consumer Reports, caused rust to nearly disappear from the list of ...

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There are a few reasons why you would want or need a new master cylinder cover. Some reasons are strictly aesthetic, and some are to overcome issues – like leaks. In our case, we’re creating a new cover for both aesthetics and practicality.  Our original cover (shown above), which came with an otherwise quality master cylinder, is a ...

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Classic car enthusiasts know that there is much more to our hobby than just having a garage queen… a car that might only be driven a couple of times a year. Many of us are into restoration: starting with a classic that has fallen into disrepair, fixing it, and then enjoying it, or maybe even selling ...

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In the wake of the recent Pegasus Advanta SUV tire flap, consumers across the country are being urged to lookout for counterfeit tires. Just in case you missed it, in September 2014 Consumer Reports came into possession of supposed “grey market” Pegasus Advantage SUV tires during some routine tire testing. American Pacific Industries, the owner of the Pegasus brand in the United States, claimed ...

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