How to Maintain and Store Your Classic Car
On today’s Gearhead Guru Guide, we’ve got a checklist of service points and maintenance tasks to help you care properly for your classic car. We’re focusing on some maintenance tasks and tips for keeping your collector cars and vintage cars in their best condition. These basic maintenance tips and checks will save you a lot of hassle and large ticket repairs down the road. Let’s learn how to care for your classic car and keep those vehicles pristine for years to come!
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Essential Tools for Every Beginning Mechanic
Welcome back to another edition of our Gearhead Guru Guide series. Today’s edition is focusing on the must-have basics that every automotive enthusiast should stock in their at home garage, so you can set yourself up for success on road and off! We’re here to help you become a fully fledged car enthusiast by giving you the knowledge and tips you need to succeed. By the end of today’s post, you’ll have a great shopping list to complete your must-have mechanics tool-kit!
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Incredible Walking Tours of Chicago
After a long, cold winter, we’re all hankering to get out there in the sunshine and enjoy some fresh air. What better way to do so than experiencing the beautiful cityscape with a walking tour! Whether you’re in the city regularly for work, or perhaps there frequently to catch a game, concert, or show, we can still bet you’ll find something new and intriguing to experience. Browse the cities tantalizing local eateries and food trucks, take a tour down memory lane by visiting classic family friendly destinations, travel back in time to days gone by as you learn about local art and culture, the city’s beautiful architecture, and local history!
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It’s never too early to start planning your Spring Vacation and Mothers’ Day Weekend getaways! Today on the blog, we’re sharing three fantastic destinations to check out for spring road trips in the Midwest. Each of these areas offers a truly unique perspective and energy, and celebrates the changing of the season from winter to spring in their own way. From fields of tulips to fun on the lake to lush green forests, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect destination for you and your loved ones to enjoy. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on in your new car from Classic and let’s hit the road for some fun in the spring sun.
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It’s National Cleaning Week! We’ve gone over plenty of ways to clean and organize your garage, and prep your work area for projects, but what about focusing on that car you worked so hard on? Keeping your ride pristine, crisp, and looking fresh as the day you got it is the name of the game, today! We’re going to share a checklist of basic spring cleaning tasks, as well as some great reasons why detailing and cleaning your car regularly is a great idea!
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It’s National Cleaning Week! We’ve gone over plenty of ways to clean and organize your garage, and prep your work area for projects, but what about focusing on that car you worked so hard on? Keeping your ride pristine, crisp, and looking fresh as the day you got it is the name of the game, today! We’re going to help you out even further with some top tier recommendations for products to get the job done right and looking professional.
Read the rest of this entry »It’s National Read a Road Map Day! In the age of smartphones and infotainment navigation we’re hedging our bets that reading a map is a skill that most of us could use a refresher on. We love the convenience and reliability of modern technology for navigation, but it never hurts to know how to “read an offline map” so to speak.
Understanding the symbols, layout, and terms surrounding road maps can help get you back on the road in the event you are driving in an area with low reception, are enjoying an off-roading adventure, or perhaps even have a technological malfunction while on an adventure.
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Planning your summer vacation destinations? We’ve got a great list for you! These amazing automotive museums are sure to be a hit with your whole family. From classic cars to showroom stars, you’ll find a big mix of historic vehicles on display. Taking your family to an automotive exhibit is an incredible way to appreciate the artistry and engineering behind some of the world’s most iconic vehicles.
Not only will you learn about the design and function of these vehicles, but the museums will also elaborate on the cultural and social impact of the rise of modern cars. It’s really fascinating to see how far we’ve come from the early days of horseless carriages all the way to modern vehicle designs like hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles. You’ll learn how these vehicles shaped society from industry and business to daily home life! A perfect blend for the history buff, science geek, and engineering enthusiast. Take a look at how these groundbreaking technologies shaped our past and continue to grow our futures at these wonderful automotive museums across the country.
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We’re celebrating International Forest Day and on today’s blog, we’re covering four beautiful forests in the US that you simply must see on your next road trip! The International Day of Forests is also an opportunity to raise awareness for the devastating effects of industrial agriculture, logging, and mining efforts, and inform the general public about the importance of restoring forests, protecting the environment, and increasing our conservation efforts.
In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly instituted the International Day of Forests as a way to honor and raise awareness globally for the importance of all varieties and types of forests. The forests of our planet help to filter the air and water we breathe, provide vital food, shelter, and resources to both humans and wildlife, and also protect us from UV rays. Visiting forests has also shown proven benefits to improve your physical and mental health, as well as a sustainable source of energy and resources.
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