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How I Got My $800 Diesel Manual Chrysler Minivan Running And (Sorta) Driving
A miracle has happened. The 402,000 kilometre diesel, manual Chrysler Voyager that I bought sight-unseen in Germany for $US600 ($837) actually runs and drives. Here’s how I made that happen and what problems I discovered after getting the machine on the road.
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GM Clay Sculptor Buys The Shittiest Car In The Junkyard And Turns It Into His Son’s Bed
Neil Ottaviano, a clay sculptor at General Motors, bought an amazingly decrepit 1962 Austin Healey Sprite from a Pontiac, Michigan junkyard, and spent months turning it into a bed for his son. The transformation is incredible. Check it out.
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Easy Tips For Understanding An Auto Repair Manual
So you’ve been wanting to work on your own car more and heard “one of the best tools is a repair manual.” True, but they’re never as easy as Lego instructions. Today I’ve got some tips on getting the most out of a dense, boring car manual so you can use one more effectively.
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Here’s What Junkyard Shopping In America Is Like During The Pandemic
Auto services are generally considered “essential” to the operation of American society, so as of mid-May, many junkyards are still open during the coronavirus pandemic. Used-part yards are essential to those of us maintaining cars on a lean budget, so if you plan to go, here are some things to expect.