By Matthew C. Keegan / Originally Published October 10, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / If you’re planning a long drive, especially one where you’ll be on the road for at least six hours, you need to ensure that your car emergency kit is well stocked. The farther you go, the more likely it is that something ...

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Finding the right car parts at a swap meet can be a tricky business. Simply showing up and looking for an alternator, a starter, a water pump, or a fuel pump is going to leave a wide margin for error. A lot of times it’s not enough to simply know your vehicle’s year, make, and model when ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published October 6, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Knowing if there’s a timing chain versus a timing belt in your car, and what exactly they both do, can help you save on expensive maintenance, costly repairs or both. Although it might seem like an overly technical subject, understanding a timing belt ...

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By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 11, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $6,000 ($11,500 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Nissan Versa today) Price now: $3,000 – $14,400 Approximate dollar difference: $3,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: .08% PORSCHE: ...

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Thank you to all of the Suburban & Panel owners who made the trip to the August 9, 2015 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show! (With a special thank you to Sheila Lucero for organizing everyone!) What fun to see such a variety of years, models, and styles, along with the different touches that each ...

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It’s always a pleasure to see all of our “Regulars” at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. We’re honored to have them, whether they’re spectators, vendors, or participants in the car corral. A few Import Car Corral “Regulars” have decided to get their club involved at our October 18, 2015 event by accepting an invitation to ...

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There may be water on Mars, but there’s not a lot to go around in California… which is one of the reasons we’re happy to introduce you to this month’s Featured Vendor: Gustavo Portillo, owner of Xtreme Shine and Green Plus Waterless. You can find Gustavo on Road 27, Spaces 70 and 72 at every Pomona Swap Meet ...

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By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 6, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $17,500 (33,700 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Chevrolet Impala today) Price now: $23,500 – $74,500 Approximate dollar difference: $41,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: 3% IMPALA: ...

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A little while ago I decided to ask a few car enthusiasts at a local rod run what, exactly, is a rat rod. What makes them so different from traditional hot rods? I was shocked and amused by some of the answers that I received so I thought I’d share them with our readers (people who ...

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By Benjamin Jerew / Originally Published September 25, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / We’ve all heard legends and old wives’ tales that defy logical explanation, yet Uncle Buck and Cousin Vinny absolutely swear by them. Like the majestic Jackalope, many car myths are just begging to be busted. Here are six car myths debunked: Car Myths ...

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By Hagerty / Originally Published August 5, 2015 / Hagerty / Some short-sighted prognosticators in the classic car world have gone on record as saying that nothing built post-1972 will ever be collectible, but the unmistakable popularity of 1980s and 1990s cars in the market has illustrated the fallacy of that statement. Here are five up-and-comers to ...

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When you’ve worked hard on restoring your classic car, quality insurance is a must have. But before you call up the first insurance company you find for a quote, there are a few things you need to be aware of. Here are some facts about specialized classic car coverage that will help you determine if your car qualifies ...

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