Vehicle buyers who are planning to purchase a pickup truck should be aware that they are expensive because of multiple factors like greater demand, improved design and higher profit margins. While the prices of all vehicles including cars has increased in the last few decades, it is observed that the increase in the price of …
Leaf Springs: Why do pickups have them?
Leaf springs are a simple and effective form of a vehicle suspension system. Essentially a long curved piece of metal with much smaller “leaves” attached to it. The first appearance of the leaf spring can be dated back to the horsedrawn carriages of the early 17th century. Leaf springs stuck around with the invention of …
Used Trucks: Are they worth it, and should you buy one?
Individuals as well as companies planning to purchase used trucks should be aware that it will be worthwhile only if they are careful while choosing the used truck, get it at a good price and use it properly. Many truck buyers are considering purchasing a used truck, because it is often significantly cheaper than a …
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Diesel vs Gas Pickup Trucks: What is the difference?
Motor vehicles are classified and named according to their body type, purpose, engine type, wheel formula, technical parameters, vehicle type, and fuel consumption. According to the fuel consumed, trucks are classified as diesel, gas, and electrical. Gasoline pickup trucks and diesel trucks have their pros and cons. They both have similarities and differences ranging from …
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Truck Fenders: Why do they rust so much?
In this article we’ll take a look at why truck fenders rust. Rust is the most common and significant type of metal corrosion. It is also one of the oldest forms of metal corrosion so it’s not surprising that some fenders rust out and start falling off as people drive around. So let’s take a …
Power Shifting: What is it, and is it okay to do in your car?
When you do a power shift, you shift without lifting your foot off the accelerator pedal. It’s necessary so your engine can maintain speed. You might not be familiar with the term power shifting, but if you own a car that has a manual transmission, it’s likely you’ve been doing it for years. It’s a …
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Pickup Truck vs Ute: Which is best for you?
A Ute is what the Australians call their utility vehicle Utes are big in Australia and New Zealand. So, a Ute makes you like an El Camino more of the truck because a Ute is much smaller, looking much like a van with the top from behind the two front seats cut off to make …
Roll-Up vs Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover: Which is better for you?
Do you own a truck and looking for a Tonneau Cover, needing one that is affordable and reliable. Which will keep your tools and your precious cargo locked securely in the bed of your truck. The one that will keep your load locked away tight because your Hard-Fold Tonneau Cover did its job as the …
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