Pontiac first introduced the GTO “Judge in 1969. The GTO “Judge” option was only produced from 1969-1971. The GTO Judge was available with a 400 cubic-inch V-8 that produced 350 brake horsepower. The GTO was also available with a Ram Air option that that added another 25 horsepower bringing the total output to 370 brake horsepower. In 1971, the GTO was available with a 455 cubic-inch V-8 engine that produced 370 brake horsepower.

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Today, satellite television providers allow car passengers to view cable TV while driving. Including popular channels such as ESPN and CNN, passengers can enjoy all the channels that they can enjoy at home. The GPS technology on this device can also allow those to view local channels as well. Installing a satellite system on a car isn’t that hard, but it will involve a few steps.

The Parts Needed

- The satellite receiving kit with the antenna and receiver.
- A viewing card.
- A wrench and screwdriver.

Step One

Locate the mounting brackets and attach them to the bottom of the antenna. Use a wrench so that they are fastened tightly. Since these brackets will have to be attached to the rack on the roof of a vehicle, make sure that the roof is free and clear of any ski or any other accessory. If these are present, remove them. Take the mount and attach to the rack of the roof. Make sure that the mount doesn’t touch the metal of the roof. Secure tightly with a wrench.

Step Two

Take the cable of the antennae and bring it around the hatch of the car and bring it to the passenger compartment. When routing, be sure to avoid running it through a window since this can cause damage when the window opens and closes. Always try to route through the passenger side.

Step Three

Once routed, connect the cables to the equipment within the vehicle. Be sure to note where the audio out and video out cables go. Each piece of equipment will vary, but most of the times, the manufacturer will label these on the back. After the cables have been plugged in, plug the antennae cable in that was routed from the roof. Next, connect the black power cord to the vehicle’s ground and the red power cord to the fuse box. Run these cables around the doors so that they don’t loosen up over time.

Step Four

Run the TV satellite system and follow the installation prompts. When the system boots up, look for the status light to ensure that the system in functioning properly. If working, you should be able to view cable channels right away as long as the system was installed and set up the right way.

It’s always nice to have a car that sparkles and shines, but keeping up that new paint look can be hard. Your car can look new again if you take a few steps to make it happen!

First, you should always protect your car by keeping it covered or in an area that is not directly in sunlight. Keeping it in the carport or garage is always best, but if you don’t have one of those, covering your car will help protect the paint. Even when washing or waxing your car it is best to do that in the shade as the sun will dry out the water too quickly and leave spotting on the car from washing and it dries out the wax too quickly which will ruin the shine.

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Taking good care of your vehicle is extremely important because it prolongs the life of your vehicle. Maintaining all your car parts from the auto parts down to the wheels is worth all the time and energy. Making sure your car runs properly will make you feel confident that you won’t be stranded somewhere and your car can last many years. Keeping your vehicle maintained should help you to feel safer knowing that you vehicle is running properly and safely.

Buying the right car parts is important to the effectiveness and longevity of your vehicle. You can find good quality car parts at your local auto parts stores.

K&n filters are a good quality choice when buying an air filter for your vehicle. K&n filters are washable and reusable which can save you money in the long run. Once you find the best quality auto parts for your vehicle you can be confident that you are maintaining a proper maintenance routine for the your vehicle.
When it comes to wheels that is a very important matter. Having the best tires can save you money when it comes to your gas mileage. You can ensure you get the best mileage possible by using a good quality tire like bf goodrich tires. Bf goodrich has been a leading tire company for many years and produces good quality tires.

Once you have a routine schedule for maintaining your vehicle you can be at ease knowing that you have done everything possible to keep it running effectively. Your vehicle should last many years and provide you and your family with a comfortable and safe mode of transportation.

You should be familiar with reading your car insurance policy before you ever need to use it. Otherwise you may find that you don’t have the coverage that you need. With this in mind, here is what you need to know about reading your car insurance policy.

Liability

This section tells you how much your policy will pay if your vehicle injures someone or something else. The first number is in regard to bodily injuries; the second number for all injuries; and the third is the most that will be paid for property damage. Most states do require you to carry a certain amount of liability coverage.

Uninsured / Underinsured Motorists

Here is where you will find out how much your policy pays if someone causes an accident but doesn’t have enough coverage to fix your vehicle.

PIP (Personal Injury Protection)

This is where you find out just how much your policy pays if you get in an accident. Included herein are medical expenses and lost wages.

Collision Coverage

This is the maximum amount that your insurance will pay for damage to your car. It doesn’t matter who is at fault.

Comprehensive Coverage

In this section you will find out how much your insurance will pay if it is damaged by something other than an accident. For instance, if your vehicle is damaged by fire, a flood, theft or vandalism, this is how much your insurance company will pay for it.

In the current economic climate, we’re all trying to save pennies where we can. Unfortunately, for some people, that means scrimping on auto insurance, even though it’s not only an important form of financial protection, but also required by law throughout the country. The good news is that there are many ways you can find affordable car insurance. Here are just a few:

Shop Online and Compare: Studies have shown that people who shop for their car insurance online save 25% more than people who use the telephone and/or face-to-face interviews with agents as their sole method of collecting quotes and comparing companies. For that matter, while you are shopping online, be certain that you request quotes from three to five different companies and compare them line-by-line. Every insurance company has slightly different pricing even for products that seem the same, so comparison shopping is key.

Bundle Home and Auto Coverage: If you own a house or condo, or even if you carry renters insurance on the contents of your apartment, you can save money on your car insurance by bundling it with your homeowner’s coverage. Not only will you receive a discount on your car insurance for doing so, but you’ll also get the added benefit of having only one company to deal with if something goes wrong. You can save even more if you also add a life insurance policy, something most people need anyway, with the same insurer.

Multi-Car Discounts: If you and your spouse or partner each have a car, be sure to consider putting them on one policy. You’ll save money on the second car, and if you ever add a motorcycle or have a teenager who needs their own car, you can add those vehicles to the same policy as well.

Low-Mileage Discount: If you work from home, or not far from your office you should ask about a low mileage discount. Even without adding a pay-as-you-drive program (which often requires a tracking device being added to your car) you’ll save money if you typically drive fewer than 14,000 miles a year.

Defensive Driving Classes: These are the discounts that keep on giving. If you take a hands-on defensive driving class from a certified instructor, you can get a car insurance discount of up to five percent for up to three years. That’s pretty good in and of itself, but here’s what’s even better: when that initial three year period is over, you can take another class and get a new discount!

Raise Your Deductible: This is actually the easiest way to make your car insurance affordable, because the higher your deductible, the lower your premium. The catch is that you need to be able to pay the higher deductible if you ever file a claim, so only raise your deductible to a point you can afford, or make an effort to put the money you save on insurance into a savings account.

As you can see, there are many ways to find affordable car insurance. The methods above only scratch the surface of the discounts and savings methods that are available. When you get a quote that you like and are ready to speak to an agent and finalize the purchase of a policy, be sure to ask if there are any other ways you can save. You might be pleasantly surprised.

Ever since vehicles became the main means of transporting a bride and groom to the local city hall or other establishment where the ceremony will take place, decorating cars for a wedding has become a norm. It started off with some balloons and flowers but soon enough manufacturers and wedding vendors began supplying elaborate wedding accessories for cars and limos. What other grand way for the bride and groom to make an exit from the wedding can you think of rather than get into a shiny limo with a fancy floral structure on the front?

However some decorations can cause damage to a car’s paint finish, and these should be avoided. It is better to decorate with items that are safe both for the car and the driver. Do not put things on the windows that would block the driver’s view and cause a dangerous situation on the road. Safety should be considered when choosing any decorations. Also make sure the decorative pieces are firmly attached to the car and won’t come off once the car hits the highway and starts speeding up.

As you shop for various accessories for your wedding, make sure to look at wedding car decorating kits as well. Wedding cars can be decorated with many things such as balloons, ribbons, flowers and accessories such as gold-coated rings or hearts that can be attached to the front of the bumper. You can also attach a custom-made silk ribbon that has the couple’s names printed on it. A special banner placed in the rear of the car can announce to the world that this couple just got married. You can also some organza with artificial flowers attached to it on the sides of the car to add more elegance to the decoration.

Hanging multiple strands of cans from the back of the wedding car is an old style decoration that can still be seen today. The car will leave with the noisy cans dragging behind it to alert people that there’s a newly married couple on the road.

Talk to your wedding planner about wedding accessories for the automobiles that will be part of the wedding ceremony. You can also order a few floral arrangements designed specifically for cars from your florist. With a little imagination you can have a festive-looking car to provide a special ride on a special day.

Kia is recalling 2006-08 Optimas and 2007-08 Rondos following a concern with the driver’s side airbag. A total of 145,755 vehicles are being recalled to fix the issue. Kia Motors America has cited the problem with the Optimas and Rondos as a potential failure of the clock spring assembly.

For those of you who own either of these models, you don’t have to worry just yet.The recall is just to prevent future accidents. Over time, damage puts high pressure on the system, which could stop the airbag from deploying. However, no accidents have happened so far, so there’s no immediate danger. Although, I wouldn’t recommend skipping this recall. Also, when the recalls start in March, dealers are going to be replacing the springs free of charge with a lifetime warranty. A pretty good deal for the time it’ll take to fix!

For those of you who missed the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus stole the show with its new concept. The Lexus LF-LC won the Eyes on Design award for top concept. It beat out Chevrolet’s Tru 140S and Lincoln MKZ for the spot. Here’s a quick look at one of the most anticipated cars.

The Lexus LF-LC was selected for the Eyes on Design award by a panel of judges made up of some of the world’s leading designers. So if you’re wondering if it measures up to the hype, you can be sure this car is something to look forward to. Everything about the LF-LC just screams bold. From the new spindle grill to the sharp curves to the flashy LED headlamps. That’s not all, though. The roof is all glass, inspired by modern architecture.

The LF-LC didn’t win Eyes on Design just based on its exterior. It’s interior boasts some of the most advanced technology. Lexus offers a a remote touch screen device along with a control board. The driver can control audio, temperature, and the navigation system. Windows, mirrors, and seats are also fully controlled by touch screen surfaces. The rest of the interior is a combination of leather and suede with brushed metal trim and wood accents.

For now, it’s unknown if the Lexus LF-LC will ever go into production. However, you can definitely expect to see a lot of these features on future Lexus cars.

Are you in the market to take out an auto insurance policy for your vehicle? If you’re a resident of the US and you’re driving on the roads of America, getting an auto insurance policy is a necessity as you need to make sure that you’re not subject to sudden financial losses that may arise from an accident. There are many ways in which you can cover your car through an auto insurance policy but you need to determine both your needs and the needs of the vehicle before choosing the type of coverage for it. Buying a smart automobile insurance policy means saving money on the premiums so that you’re able to use that money in paying off all your other debt obligations. Here are some ways in which you can smartly grab a covetable  auto insurance policy.

 
• Repair your credit score: The very first step that you need to take is to repair your credit score so as to prove yourself to be extremely creditworthy to the insurer. Your credit score implies the kind of financial person you are, whether you’re good at managing your personal finances too. If you have a poor credit score, it’s most obvious that the insurer will deem you to be a creditworthy person who is good at managing his finances on his own.
• Maintain a clean driving record: You should maintain a clean driving record so as to prove that you’re a safe driver on road. If the driving record shows a number of red tickets, and road accidents and traffic violations, you can’t grab an auto insurance policy at an affordable rate. You need to maintain a driving record that is clean enough so that you can save your dollars on your auto insurance policy.
• Raise your deductible: You should raise your deductible amount so as to grab low rates on your auto insurance policy. The borrowers of the policies usually have to decide on a deductible that they have to pay when they file a claim. If you choose to pay a high deductible, it is most likely that the insurance company will consider you to be a creditworthy person and thereby lower the premium rates on the policy.
• Reduce the risk of the vehicle: If you can lower the risk of the car by installing certain safety features in the vehicle, it is most likely that the lender will lower the insurance premiums as they will sense low risk in lending you an auto insurance policy. You can install safety alarms, anti-lock brakes to reduce the possibility of an accident and thefts. Make sure you speak to the lender and make the required changes in the auto insurance premiums.
• Complete a driving course from a reputable institution: Whenever you think of buying yourself a vehicle, you should start a driving course from a reputable driving institution in your state. Once you complete it and you show them the certificate, you can easily grab an auto policy at an affordable rate as you’ll be deemed to be a good and safe driver.
Therefore, when you want to take out an automobile insurance policy for protecting yourself and your vehicle, make sure you take the required steps to lower the premium rates so as to save money in the long run.

This is a guest post from Alfred Smith, a finance writer from New Jersey who contributes to finance community sites as a guest author and forum member.