The easiest way to think of overdrive is to associate the word “overdrive” with the phrase “real big gear.” Once you establish that mental image, any confusion disappears. Overdrive means that you are using the largest gear in your transmission to spin the wheels at high speed. Because a large gear has more metal teeth…

NordicTrack is a popular brand of exercise bikes. They’re popular because they come with one of the best consoles on any bike, certainly for a sub-$1,000 machine. But are they a good machine overall, what type of user do they appeal to, and how do customers rate NordicTrack exercise bikes? The answers you get will…

One of the most popular types of RVs is the fifth wheel camper. A fifth wheel camper allows a free-standing camper or trailer to be towed by almost any pickup truck or sport utility vehicle. The fifth wheel camper is attached to the truck via what is known as a fifth wheel coupling. This type…

Contrary to what many people might think, the concept of the electric car is not a recent modern idea, but has existed since the early years of the automobile industry itself. During those days, early car designs were based on gas, electric, and steam engines. It wasn’t until the introduction of the 1912 Cadillac that…

Believe it or not, a little stress can be good for you! There are two types of stress: good stress and bad stress. Good stress is any stress that is positive and motivating, but not life threatening. Think of the birth of your first child, buying your first home, a new car, or even winning…

There have been many reports of a tow truck operator being injured in the process of removing a driveshaft, also known as an RV driveline, but in theory, injury could occur with any vehicle. Our very own California towing association was contacted by a motorist who witnessed the tow truck operator being struck by the…

Jeffrey Archer’s “Old Love” is a singular love story between two brilliant Oxford English Literature students. Archer explores the theme of love from a completely unusual point of view. The performance is fiercely honest as it portrays a chronic sense of envy and rivalry between two sworn arch-rivals at Oxford University: William Hatchard and Philippa…

There is a lot of information about car care, car details, and the right (or wrong) products for each step of the process. This list of helpful car cleaning tips will help you get the job done right the first time and save you from wasting time, money, and water. Do you know what is…

The micro mini scooter – (Kick Scooter), this great toy received the first prize in the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Awards and also the Platinum Award Seals for Best Toy the previous year in 2009. Being the first scooter on the market with the two front wheels to stabilize the ride made this toy a resounding…

She exploded with excitement when Bailey pulled up in an ice blue Honda Civic with chrome swivel wheels. The car’s handles were shaved and it had geometric shape designs on both sides of the car in silver and black decals. The sound coming from the speakers filled the air with a rhythmic beat of throbbing…