A Quick Fix Tip

A chipped window can be annoying. First off, it's an eye-sore for sure. Secondly, gasses and air pockets can build up in these cracks resulting in windshield fractures or breaks, so it's crucial to fix the issue quickly.

Can't afford to fix it right away? That's okay because there's a simple solution from the guys at HowStuffWorks!


What Types of Windshield Damage Can be Repaired?

Any chip in the glass as large as one inch in diameter as well as a small star crack with no more than 2 small arms extending less than a half inch in length are good candidates for a store purchased repair kit. Longer cracks can sometimes be repaired by a professional depending on the severity of the crack, the tools used, and the repairers skill level.

The window for any successful windshield repair is usually within the first month the damage occurs. Older chips can be repaired, but in general the sooner you get to it the better your results will be. You also have to keep in mind that a chip or crack left on a vehicle for any given period, may spread quickly and become unrepairable during a spout of one cold evening, rainstorm, or jarring bump on the road.

Read more: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/repair-crack-windsheild.htm

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Do gas-saving devices really work?

A new study has revealed that certain "Gadgets" that are designed to stretch out your mpg may not be as reliable as consumers think... which ones can you really trust?

Garage mechanics and auto enthusiasts are likely to be familiar with a certain type of advertisement. Appearing in car magazines and throughout car-focused Internet pages, these ads offer a range of products with a similar claim: that by bolting on, plugging in or pouring Product X into your vehicle, you'll experience an amazing boost in mileage efficiency.

Mileage-boosting gadgets have been around for years, and they seem to make a comeback every time gas prices spike. While the packaging may change to fit the times, one large question hangs over these products: Do any of them actually work?

Read more:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-saving-devices/gas-saving-devices-work.htm

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Win 1 of 2 Dodge Darts!

What's better than owning a new Dodge Dart? Having Gotten it FREE!

Courtesy of Dodge and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, here’s your chance to attend UFC 152 in Toronto on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Not only can you watch a great fighting match, but moving on you can qualify to win one of two brand new 2013 Dodge Darts customized by ultimate fighting stars Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson. They’ll be battling in Toronto for the first-ever UFC Flyweight title.

Johnson’s Dart will be built by Kelderman Air Suspension Systems, while TS Designs will be tricking out Benavidez’s Dart. Vote for your favorite fighter and maybe you can be the proud new owner of a custom Dodge Dart!

You can get more info at the official contest Facebook page.

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Parenting Intuition Over Technology

The NHTSA is now finding that devices that remind you your child is in the car (such as beepers and alarms that sound when the car is off) are unreliable.

The New York Times wrote the following article:


A study released Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that certain devices sold to consumers to alert them that a child had been left in a car seat were not reliable on their own as measures to prevent heatstroke.

Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash-related deaths in vehicles for children under the age of 14, according to N.H.T.S.A. On average, 38 children die of heatstroke each year because they have been left in hot cars.

The safety agency commissioned the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to evaluate aftermarket products that promised to warn caregivers of a child left in a car seat.

Read more: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/31/products-designed-to-alert-parents-of-a-child-left-in-a-car-seat-found-to-be-unreliable/?smid=fb-share

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Total Recall [Brought To You By Dodge]

If you're planning on hitting the big screen in the next few days to catch the much anticipated remake of Arnold's film Total Recall, there's something awesome to look out for... Dodge.

Chrysler Corp is a major sponsor for the new film, and as such the bulk of cars are branded Chrysler or Dodge. Particularly the police cruisers are Dodge brand and even share some similarity in characteristics with the current lineup of the Charger.

Check out Chrysler's future here: http://www.insideline.com/chrysler/200/2012/2084-chrysler-and-dodge-hovercrafts-previewed-in-total-recall.html and while we can't guarantee that hovercars are a definite part of future lineups, we think that you'll still be impressed with the styling.

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