By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published August 4, 2015 / Hagerty / Here is some good news for car enthusiasts everywhere: You don’t need an overflowing wallet to enjoy life with a classic car. There are a wide variety of vehicles to be found for under 5 grand that could tickle anyone’s fancy, including —but by no ...

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By Hagerty / Originally Published July 28, 2015 / Hagerty / There’s nothing quite like driving a convertible. They force you to slow down and enjoy your surroundings rather than just drive to a destination. In fact, they were designed and built with pleasure driving in mind. Now that summer is here with a vengeance, check out ...

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It’s the year 2015. If you’re a child of the 80s and have had your expectations set by a certain blockbuster film, you’ve got just one question for the motor industry: where are all the flying cars? Though we don’t have flying cars just yet, that doesn’t mean we haven’t had car designers who have looked ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published September 10, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Understanding car paint can go a long way toward helping you out the next time you find yourself in a body shop with your vehicle. Even if your insurance company is paying for everything, it’s always a good idea to arm yourself with ...

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We all love looking at classic cars, but unless you’re a professional photographer, taking a picture never seems to convey just how cool your car is. Art worthy shots of your classic car should be easy to take, though. With these quick tips, you can go from boring everyday snaps to awesome posters in the making ...

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By Brian Rabold / Originally Published August 20, 2015 / Hagerty / Mecum Auctions returned to Monterey in 2015 for its seventh sale there and ended up recording the highest total of the event’s history. In all, 380 of 657 vehicles sold (a 58 percent sell-through rate) for $44.6 million. The overall figure was a third higher than ...

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If you’re a car guy and you’re in Pebble Beach, Calif., in August, you’re probably there for one thing, and one thing only: the Concours d’Elegance. It’s truly one of the automotive world’s premier events, and something every classic car lover should see at least once in their lifetime. On the flip side, a car ...

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By Holly Reich / Originally Published June 22, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Driverless car technology, otherwise known as the self-driving car, autonomous car or robotic car, is capable of navigating the environment without a human at the helm — and it’s nothing new. Most major car companies have been hard at work on this technology for ...

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With nearly two months until the next Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, where can you go right now to find the parts you need for your project? Online, of course! The internet has made our lives so much more convenient, and it has changed the way the world does business. Instead of waiting ...

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By Toni Avery / Originally Published August 22, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / The summer months wreak havoc on your utility bills, and these hot months can lead to water shortages in many regions. If water consumption is regulated in your area, it doesn’t mean that washing your car has to be tossed to the wayside. ...

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One of the main challenges of driving classic vehicles on a regular basis is compromising fuel efficiency on the road. While modern hybrid and fully electric cars are increasing their market share on a daily basis, there’s no denying our love for the classics… especially Volkswagens. Fortunately, Zelectric Motors of San Diego has taken up the gauntlet ...

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By Erich Reichert / Originally Published August 10, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / When summer comes and drivers crank their air conditioning (AC), vehicles can overheat, even if they’re serviced regularly and running well. If you look down and notice your temperature gauge climbing, don’t panic. Here’s a quick rundown of how to cool an overheated ...

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