Friday, September 3, 2010

Trusted Auto Mechanics

Posted by Michael On April - 28 - 2010 8 COMMENTS

There are mechanics who work on cars because it is a job and they are paid to do so. Then again, there are mechanics and garages that take care of cars because it is in their blood. Hopefully we all know a least one or two of these folk. They are the kind of people that even when they aren’t at work they are still talking cars. They are the kinds of mechanics who do the job right because it is the right way to do it, not necessarily because it will make them the most money.

These people are all over, but sometimes they are actually easier to find in small towns than in large. They seem to get lost in all the commercialism of really big cities. If you know some of these people, I would love to hear about them. One such place is in the upper North West of the US and serves Seattle auto repair.

You can read more about Jeff’s Auto online, but suffice it to say that one does not open numerous shops, have certified mechanics, and offer everything for regular repair and serve to auto detail services just for the fun of it. Especially for over twenty years. Most people who are into just for the money get out long before that. Heck, even those who are in it for the real love of the cars often can’t make it that long.

So if you know some people like this, mechanics of the old school who you can recommend, please pass the information along. We would like to let the motoring world know more about them.

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New Mini Owner’s Site

Posted by Michael On July - 22 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

MiniMania, the supplier of parts for both classic and new Minis, has launched a new social networking site for Mini owners. MiniOwners aims to be for Mini enthusiasts what FaceBook is to … well, to the rest of the world.
Mini Owners
According to the site, “MiniOwners.com connects you with other people who share a common love for the Mini! Keep in touch with your Mini friends, and make new ones! MiniOwners.com is an expansion of the Mini Mania’s already popular forum. We’ve added new features to take it to the next level of Social Networking. Amoung the many features of MiniOwners is the ability to create your own profile page, upload images to galleries you create as well as create profiles of your cars! Create a network of friends to share your latest projects with. Post status updates to let your friends know what you’re up to. Join Groups, post to the forum, and the list goes on!”

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A Brief Look At MG

Posted by Michael On December - 16 - 2008 1 COMMENT

The MG sports car is now back on sale in Britain. The company’s story is an amazing one of survival since the birth of the marque in the 1920s. It survived ownership by BMC, British Leyland, BMW and is now in Chinese hands. Yet, this nifty little sports car is still there bearing its badge with pride. So with the rebirth of the brand in Britain, it is perhaps appropriate to look at the model which drove MG into modern times.

MG TDThe MG TD was arguably the most popular of all the T series cars. It followed the success of the TC Midget which made inroads into the United States market. Underpinned by the success of the TC, the TD answered calls for a bigger and better equipped car.

MG was then owned by the Nuffield Group and as the 1950s were about to dawn, major changes were taking place at the MG Abingdon factory, with Riley models also being produced there. The development of the TD was done on a shoestring because there was a shortage of investment in the brand. But what appeared was inspirational in the cash-strapped circumstances.
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Deal On Classic Motorsports Magazine

Posted by Michael On December - 10 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS

Still looking for a great holiday present? Give a gift subscription to Classic Motorsports magazine! From now until December 25, they’re offering a special discounted price of $17 when you subscribe online. That’s almost a third off the normal subscription price.

This is a great deal on one of my favorite magazines. Be sure to check them out.

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